Some Facts & Tips About Karate Schools!

By Steve Gib

I plan on exposing some flaws and some good accurate points about the different types and styles of karate schools that are probably out there in your town or city. Not all of these dojos are created equally however.



I want to share some advice on martial arts and karate schools so you can get the best self defense training for your dollar and get accurate skills. There are a few misconceptions floating around on what makes a good school.



One myth is that the school with the most trophies doesn't mean much considering the dojo can give their students trophies or just because the student chooses to keep his trophy at the dojo doesn't mean anything compared to reality self defense.



You don't want to fall into the trap of mcdojo karate schools that limit active aggressive sparring until three belts ahead of white is silly and nonsense. You should be sure there is active sparring in the karate school you decide to look into.



Another thing you want to consider is how long the teachers have been teaching and being a blackbelt. A blackbelt karate school instructor with multiple dans on a black belt ensures that you will be learning accurately from a certified instructor.



Another active thing you can do is interviewing your soon to be karate school teacher on why he should teach you and what he has learned himself. You want a teacher that encourages active and aggressive sparring even if it's sport based!



Whatever you do make sure you make the right pick in choosing a karate school!



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Shin-toshi – Best Kept Martial Arts Secret

By Kevin Cundick

Mickey N. Fisher founded Shin-Toshi more than 25 years ago, in 1963. This precedes Bruce Lee’s development of Jeet Kun Do by six months. Mr. Fisher began his training in karate with the Korean Art of Tae Kwon Do. He received his first degree black belt from Jhoon Rhee. Mr. Rhee awarded Mr. Fisher his black belt despite the fact that his immediate instructor objected because he personally witnessed Mr. Fisher’s skill.

Mr. Fisher was America’s first teenage black belt. He first attained a first-degree black belt from Jhoon Rhee in 1962. Mr. Fisher continued his training in martial-arts with advanced degrees in Moo Duk Kwon, Kenpo and some other styles. Mr. Fisher’s highest degree, a 9th Degree Black Belt, is in Shin-Toshi Karate and Chung Do Kwan Take Kwon Do.

Mike Burke who was and is a student of Mr. Fisher’s owns and operates the Utah Karate Institute in Northern Utah and is the second highest ranking martial artist in Shin-Toshi. He has attained the rank of 5th degree black belt. Mr. Burke has been teaching Karate for more than 20 years and oversees the International Shin-Toshi federation with Mr. Fisher.

Learn more about the Utah Karate Institute at http://www.karateshin-toshi.com. Mr. Burke is one of the best instructors for both children (approximately 8 yoa and older, ability to know left from right) and adults alike.

Kevin Cundick is a student of Shin-Toshi Karate with Mr. Mike Burke at the Utah Karate Institute. Kevin also operates and maintains the Best Martial Arts Source at http://www.bestmartialartsource.com or Shin Toshi Karate.