What does F-16 Have to do With Karate?
Ruven Sharf, a European and US Champion who trained and taught at our Shotokan karate dojo for 10 years, is visiting from Israel to train with us again. Ruven shared a powerful analogy between the F-16 fighter jet, karate training, and high-level movement. He originally heard it from his Alexander Technique teacher, Meir Amit, a wise man I also had the privilege of learning from. The F-16 was the first fighter jet intentionally designed to be inherently unstable, also known as “relaxed static stability.” This unique design allowed for greater maneuverability and speed, unlike most aircraft that are built for […]
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