As part of my drive to make martial arts and self-defence practical for the real world, I have developed the P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Code  — a...

In martial arts, as in life, one phrase gets repeated endlessly: “Slow down. Wait your turn. Be patient and you’ll be rewarded.” On the...

In earlier parts, we explored why time usually equals growth but also why outliers — the one-in-millions — cannot be ignored. To close,...

In Part 1 , we dismantled the myth that time automatically equals skill or knowledge. In Part 2 , we acknowledged the rare outliers who...

In Part 1 , we discussed why time alone does not equal skill or knowledge. In Part 2 , we explored the existence of outliers who compress...

In Part 1 , we dismantled the myth that time automatically equals skill or knowledge. In Part 2 , we explored the rare but undeniable...

In Part 1 , we broke down the myth that time alone equals skill or knowledge. Simply existing within an art for decades does not...

In Part 1, we explored how time and experience alone do not guarantee true skill or knowledge, and how outliers — those rare...

“Experience” is one of the most overused words in martial arts. Too often, decades on the mat are assumed to mean superior skill and...

Karate is one of the most recognised martial arts in the world, yet it also carries a reputation problem. Many people see karate as...

I’ve recently signed up with WWF to help protect the future of wild tigers — an animal I’ve loved since I was a little boy, and still...

Yes, I know. I’ve said it before: “No more drills. The syllabuses are complete.” But here we are. The truth is, whenever I get that...

Every day, we see children of all ages, even 4 and 5 year olds, walking, cycling, or riding scooters through our streets — sometimes...

Karate’s history is rich, deep, and worth protecting. But its future will not be built by clinging so tightly to the past that we forget...

For over a thousand years, I have walked many lands, fought many battles, and trained in the deepest halls of wisdom. I have faced storms...

When people see the fitness section of my Dan grading syllabuses, I often hear the same reaction: “That’s brutal!” For reference, here’s...

When most people think of self-defence, they imagine bare hands and feet. But in reality, your surroundings are full of tools that can...

One of the most underrated self-defence skills isn’t a punch, kick, or block — it’s the ability to see danger before it becomes physical....

"Self-defence doesn’t end when the fight stops. What you do after the conflict matters just as much as what you did during it — sometimes...

"Sometimes, despite all the awareness and de-escalation skills in the world, the storm still hits. This is the moment where talk is over,...