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Jason Armstrong

Why Kata Is Important
By Jason Armstrong

Too many karate-ka today relegate kata to a secondary status behind practice of free fighting. In my view this is a mistake because it represents a profound misunderstanding of kata?s role and purpose.

Sun Tzu?s ?Art of War? Interpreted For Business: Applying Budo Lessons To Your Martial Arts Business
By Jason Armstrong

Since many equate business to war the strategies of this famous Chinese general may be a useful guide to those who are running their own martal arts school.

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