Paul A. Walker
Paul A. Walker, is a 4th degree black belt karate instructor with over 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In June 2003 he attained his 4th degree black belt, after studying with the legendary Karate Master, Hirokazu Kanazawa at his Headquarters Dojo in Tokyo for three years. <a href="http://www.freekarateinformation.com" title="http://www.freekarateinformation.com" target="_blank">http://www.freekarateinformation.com</a>
Articles by this Author
The Importance Of Effective Discipline In A Martial Arts Class
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/6/2008
- Mental Training
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One of the main reasons parents enroll their children in martial arts is discipline You have seen it before
How Karate Instructors Can Motivate Students In Three Easy Steps
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/6/2008
- Physical Conditioning
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If you’ve been a karate instructor for any length of time you will no doubt know that your success in retaining your students comes down to one key factor – keeping your students highly motivated to continue training How do you do this while still maintaining your focus on delivering a high quality program
How To Chunk Your Karate Instruction Curriculum So You Don’t Overwhelm Students
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/6/2008
- Physical Conditioning
- Unrated
In order to ensure the success of your students in their quest for the Black Belt it is important to give them everything that they need one piece at a time If you have been teaching for any length of time you have probably figured out that all of the required material in your martial art can often be overwhelming to the best of students
Is Your Cup Empty Or Full? Why Bruce Lee Emptied His Cup On A Regular Basis
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/4/2008
- Physical Conditioning
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One of the core tenets of the martial arts is humility, but unfortunately some practitioners don’t seem to embrace these values and instead insist on being aggressive, arrogant and boastful If you know someone like this you might want to show them this short story about a wise Zen Master that is told in ‘The Warrior Within’ by John Little
Why Are Basics So Important In Karate?
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/4/2008
- Karate
- Unrated
“Do I have to practice this again I know how to do it already
Your Journey To A Black Belt In Karate: Top 10 Training Tips For Reaching Your Goal
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/4/2008
- Karate
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The primary goal of any beginner or intermediate student of karate is usually to attain the coveted black belt The black belt represents technical excellence, high ethical standards and the ability of a student to endure a strict and rigorous training regimen
The Most Common Reasons Why People Quit Karate
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/4/2008
- Karate
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"Hey Wait a minute
Kihon, Kata And Kumite: The Three KS Of Karate
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/4/2008
- Karate
- Unrated
The educational system often talks about the ‘Three Rs’ of Reading Writing and Arithmetic To a casual observer, one might say that the education system was flawed from the very beginning by the fact that it can’t spell
The Real Secret To Developing An Effective Personal Training Plan For Karate
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/4/2008
- Karate
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If you are a member of any serious martial arts school with a reputable instructor then you will have no doubt heard in class the words “Be sure to practice at home Martial arts training goes beyond the dojo
How Do I Make The Most Out Of Each And Every Training Session?
- By Paul A. Walker
- Published 01/4/2008
- Physical Conditioning
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If you’re reading this article then you have probably already begun your study of the martial arts and in all likelihood have progressed through the first few belts You now understand what karate is about and you are fully familiar with your weekly training schedule