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Why No Student of Mine Has Ever Failed a Grading — And Never Will - By Sensei Liam Musiak
At Voracious Karate, no student has ever failed a grading — and none ever will. That isn’t about ego or leniency. It’s about...
Liam Musiak
14 hours ago3 min read
No Scheduled Dates, Only Readiness: Why We Only Grade When a Student Is Truly Ready - By Sensei Liam Musiak
At Voracious Karate, there are no scheduled grading dates, no fixed timetables, and no automatic promotions. Every belt — from white...
Liam Musiak
14 hours ago4 min read
Criminology in the Dojo: How Understanding Offenders Shapes Self Defence - By Sensei Liam Musiak
Martial arts without context is only movement. Real self defence is movement coupled with understanding — understanding of people, places...
Liam Musiak
14 hours ago3 min read
Why 100% Matters: The Voracious Karate Pass Standard - By Sensei Liam Musiak
At Voracious Karate, a Black Belt isn’t something you earn by effort alone — it’s something you earn through flawless execution. When I...
Liam Musiak
15 hours ago2 min read
Why Awareness Is the Real Superpower - By Sensei Liam Musiak
When people think of strength, they imagine muscle, speed, or aggression. But in every real-world situation — from a confrontation to an...
Liam Musiak
2 days ago2 min read
From Fear to Focus: How Karate Rewires the Nervous System - By Sensei Liam Musiak
Fear is part of being human. It’s our oldest survival instinct — the sudden rush of adrenaline, the racing heartbeat, the dry mouth, the...
Liam Musiak
2 days ago3 min read


The Lessons of Anne Frank: Strength in the Face of Darkness - By Sensei Liam Musiak
When most people hear the name Anne Frank, they think of tragedy — a young girl hiding from persecution, writing in her diary while the...
Liam Musiak
2 days ago3 min read
Why I Study and Write about Dark Subjects — And What They Teach Me About Self Defence
People often ask me why I spend so much time studying things like criminology, serial killers, the Nazi regime, and the psychology of...
Liam Musiak
2 days ago3 min read
The Psychology of Obedience: What It Teaches Us About Self Defence and Control - By Sensei Liam Musiak
The Nazi regime revealed one of the most disturbing truths about human behaviour — that most people are not naturally violent, but they...
Liam Musiak
3 days ago3 min read


The Nazi Regime: What It Teaches Us About Self Defence and Responsibility - By Sensei Liam Musiak
The Nazi regime was the dictatorship that ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers’...
Liam Musiak
3 days ago3 min read
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”Very highly recommended, my daughter loves it, she always looks forward to her next lesson.”
Liam Musiak
3 days ago1 min read
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“Highly recommend, the classes are very fun, informative and very practical unlike any other karate class I’ve been to. Liam is very...
Liam Musiak
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Lawrence Medcalf ( Facebook )
“Very highly recommend Voracious Karate. Had great first lesson, led by the very knowledgeable and passionate Sensei Liam. Already...
Liam Musiak
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Andy Mifflin ( Facebook )
“Had great first lesson. A true spirited club run by a Sensei with passion for his art. A club where hard work is rewarded but no short...
Liam Musiak
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Alan Freeman ( Facebook )
“Awesome karate club I highly recommend it”
Liam Musiak
3 days ago1 min read
Andy Mifflin ( Google review )
“I have been attending the club now for some years after returning to martial arts after a 20 year break. I have practiced wado ryu in...
Liam Musiak
3 days ago1 min read
⚖️ The Law of Self Defence: How UK Law Protects Those Who Do the Right Thing - By Sensei Liam Musiak
There’s a dangerous myth repeated far too often: “If you defend yourself, you’ll be the one in trouble.” People say it casually — in...
Liam Musiak
5 days ago5 min read
The B.D.A. Code – Before, During, After Sextortion - Developed By Sensei Liam Musiak
1️⃣ BEFORE – Protect Yourself The best defence is prevention. Sextortion starts long before the threat appears. You make yourself...
Liam Musiak
Oct 52 min read


SEXTORTION: What it is and how to protect yourself - By Sensei Liam Musiak
Sextortion is one of the fastest-growing online crimes, and it’s catching good people off guard every single day. It’s when someone...
Liam Musiak
Oct 52 min read
The True Meaning and Purpose of Karate - By Sensei Liam Musiak
Karate is often mistaken as just a collection of punches, kicks, and kata. Some see it only as a sport, others as a method of...
Liam Musiak
Oct 43 min read
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