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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
Oct 113 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
Oct 113 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
Oct 103 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
Oct 103 min read
Amy Gibson ( Facebook )
”Very highly recommended, my daughter loves it, she always looks forward to her next lesson.”
Liam Musiak
Oct 101 min read
Adam Curzon ( Facebook )
“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
Oct 101 min read
Lawrence Medcalf ( Facebook )
“Very highly recommend Voracious Karate. Had great first lesson, led by the very knowledgeable and passionate Sensei Liam. Already...
Liam Musiak
Oct 101 min read
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
Oct 101 min read
Alan Freeman ( Facebook )
“Awesome karate club I highly recommend it”
Liam Musiak
Oct 101 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
Oct 101 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
Oct 85 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
How to Spot When a Self Defence Technique Is Overcomplicated - By Sensei Liam Musiak
Self defence must be simple, fast and reliable. In a real conflict your brain narrows, your hands shake, your breathing shortens, and...
Liam Musiak
Oct 44 min read


🥋🔥 Voracious Karate Announcement 🔥🥋
At Voracious Karate, we believe training goes beyond the dojo. That’s why every single student training under me gets access to Jiyū...
Liam Musiak
Oct 41 min read


Defending Against a Head-Butt: Expect It, Control It, Stop It - By Sensei Liam Musiak
Head-butts are ugly, fast, and come from strange angles. The worst thing you can do is try to guess exactly when or how they’ll happen....
Liam Musiak
Oct 13 min read


Nightclub Safety: Why Real Self-Defence Starts Before a Fight - By Sensei Liam Musiak
When most people think of self-defence, they picture blocks, punches, or kicks. But real self-defence doesn’t start with fighting — it...
Liam Musiak
Sep 276 min read


Knife and firearm defence: a professional perspective - By Sensei Liam Musiak
As an instructor who trains regularly and develops practical self-defence curricula, I take a clear, evidence-based view on weapons-based...
Liam Musiak
Sep 264 min read


Why I Teach the Sprawl at Voracious Karate - By Sensei Liam Musiak
At Voracious Karate, everything I teach has one central purpose: realism. Karate has an incredibly deep heritage, built on strikes,...
Liam Musiak
Sep 252 min read
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