Your Karate

Your Karate 5th Dan Kyokushin | WKB Ontario Branch Chief | Founder, Contact Kicks Martial Arts | Training since the '80s. Teaching for 30+ years.

Writing and thinking about karate that actually fits your life — on and off the mat.

*Your Karate* made it to Band, Transylvania. This is where my parents and grandparents were born, where I spent every su...
09/02/2026

*Your Karate* made it to Band, Transylvania.
This is where my parents and grandparents were born, where I spent every summer as a kid. Forty-five years ago I never could've imagined that one day my own book would find its way back here.

Thank you, Sensei Maria Varga, for picking up a signed copy. I hope it brings real value to your journey.

*Your Karate - How to Make Karate Work for You* is available worldwide on Amazon. 🙏

08/27/2026

A dojo is not defined by four commercial walls. It is simply any space you carve out with the discipline and intention to train—whether that is a fully matted basement, a corner of a garage, or a patch of ground outside.

The core philosophy behind Your Karate is taking complete ownership of your personal practice and making the art truly your own.

To bring that concept off the page and into motion, my home dojo is where I will be filming upcoming video content.
I'll be sharing concise technical breakdowns, daily training drills, and longer deep dives into the mechanics, history, and mindset of traditional training.

Follow this page and subscribe to the new YouTube channel for the upcoming lessons.
Link in bio.

Thank you, Sensei Gus Suwaid, for picking up a copy of *Your Karate*. We connected online through some private sessions,...
08/24/2026

Thank you, Sensei Gus Suwaid, for picking up a copy of *Your Karate*. We connected online through some private sessions, and even through a screen, your humility and genuine love for karate came through loud and clear. I hope we get to meet in person one day. All the best on your karate journey, Sensei Gus — I hope this book helps you along the way. OSU! 🙏

Since releasing my book, Your Karate: How to Make Karate Work for You, many people have reached out asking about seminar...
08/23/2026

Since releasing my book, Your Karate: How to Make Karate Work for You, many people have reached out asking about seminars and in-person training.

I am now taking bookings for seminars across Canada and internationally. Whether your dojo wants to focus on kumite strategy, kihon and kata , fighter preparation, or conditioning, I can customize a session that fits your group.

I am also offering private one-on-one lessons, currently available only in Barrie.

For bookings and details, send me a direct message or visit the Contact Kicks Dojo website via the link in my bio.

Osu!

Senpai Dezső from our Barrie dojo gifted a copy of Your Karate to his brother in the Netherlands. I'm really moved by th...
08/21/2026

Senpai Dezső from our Barrie dojo gifted a copy of Your Karate to his brother in the Netherlands.
I'm really moved by this, especially knowing the quality of these two, as brothers and as friends.
Forever grateful for this.
Thank you.
OSU! 🙏

This one means a lot. Senpai Veronica Williams purchased a signed copy of Your Karate and gifted it to Shihan Jerry Poe ...
08/20/2026

This one means a lot. Senpai Veronica Williams purchased a signed copy of Your Karate and gifted it to Shihan Jerry Poe from American Vital Karate. I've known both of them for a while now, and even though we haven't connected in a while, knowing they thought about me like this is truly humbling. Thank you again for the support. A big Osu!

If you want to supplement your karate training, Adding kettlebells to your routine could be a great option.They are grea...
08/16/2026

If you want to supplement your karate training, Adding kettlebells to your routine could be a great option.

They are great because you don't need a gym and you can use them anywhere. They build real functional strength, improve your core and hip power for striking, and help you maintain muscle mass without losing speed.

At the end of the day, you are in charge of your own body and mind, both on and off the mats. Stay healthy and fit, everyone.

Big thank you to Sensei Maria Varga, leader of Kyokushin Army Band Dojo in Transylvania, Romania, for purchasing a signe...
08/09/2026

Big thank you to Sensei Maria Varga, leader of Kyokushin Army Band Dojo in Transylvania, Romania, for purchasing a signed copy of Your Karate: How to Make Karate Work for You.

I am always inspired by your dedication to your dojo, your students, and your relentless commitment to Kyokushin Karate. I hope this book brings you real value and fresh perspectives on your martial arts journey.

Arigato Gozaimash*ta.

OSU!

📖 Your Karate: How to Make Karate Work for You is available now on Amazon! Tap the link in my bio to grab your copy today.

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