Empty Cup Karate

02/25/2026

Mid-blizzard outdoor training! Kata and, of course, practicing kicking and punching snowballs out of the air.

02/25/2026

We had a wonderful weekend training at the GKC Global Gasshuku here in NYC this past weekend! We had the opportunity to train with martial artists from around the world and especially Sensei Michelle and Sensei Paul. Special thanks to Sensei Ben from Edge Martial Arts for organizing with us. An amazing budo experience overall - with some extra time together thanks to the blizzard!

02/23/2026

Blizzard workout tonight at 5pm - meet at the arch on the Washington Sq Park north side. All are welcome (families, kids, etc.). We will focus on Goju but will have plenty of variety to be inclusive to any who come.

01/26/2026

We're canceling class tonight due to storm-related safety concerns! Everyone should work out on your own - take a look at Sensei Paul's guide on pushups and find some interesting ones to do on your own - three sets of ten! Try to do three iterations of sanchin and three of gekisai dai ichi as well. Stay warm!

Fist, Finger, Second Knuckle Push-ups. A variety of push-ups for karate hand positions with a view to developing wrist, forearm and finger strength.https://g...

01/22/2026

Come join us for this rare opportunity to train with some of the best martial artists in the world!

We are looking forward to this event. We hope you can join us along with other martial artists from across the US, Europe, and Canada. Register here: https://www.tixtree.com/e/gkcglobal-gasshuku-2026-5dcd05b2d159?fbclid=IwY2xjawMUmA1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzZzdjZXduaU9XTkxOdk9XAR4xWOlUtqTYn7d9VKWLj5XsAOG7ISlo0yAWqVqgheatwOokufZH35595KQvWQ_aem_IG3ew66wCuVihu4tuukcew

01/15/2026

Class tonight will be in room 3G!

11/12/2025

A nice interview with Sensei Paul about his life experiences and thoughts on traditional karate training.

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10/31/2025

The inevitable outcome of last night's training.

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10/20/2025

An interesting article relating to our conversation about the important of the pelvic floor.

Apart from in pregnancy, the pelvic floor is barely talked about at all – certainly not in elite sport. But it should be

10/13/2025

No regular class tonight! See you Thursday!

09/26/2025

Congratulations to Barbara, Teresa, and Mary Rose on their promotions to green belt last night! A fantastic effort from all the testers, and thanks to everyone who came out to support!