Sensei Hanratty explains why you rarely see stances in competition or on the street. He also describes a stance drill he’s designed.Key quote: “When you’re delivering a technique, that’s when you need your platform.”

Sensei Hanratty discusses the origins of the Heian katas, including the weapons bans in medieval Japan.

Sensei Hanratty discusses how to adjust your training as you age.

Sensei Hanratty offers his thoughts on the book Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence, by Sgt. Rory Miller.

Sensei John Hanratty discusses the use of safety equipment in competitions.

Sensei John Hanratty with the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association offers his thoughts on effective officiating for karate competitions.

Sensei Hanratty wraps up his discussion of the 20 precepts, focusing on numbers 11 through 20:11) Karate is like boiling water; without heat, it returns to its tepid state.空手は湯の如し、絶えず熱度を与えざれば元の水に戻る________________________________________12) Do not think of winning; think, rather, of not losing.勝つ考えは持つな、負けぬ考えは必要________________________________________13) Make adjustments according to your opponent.敵に因って転化せよ________________________________________14) The outcome of a battle depends on how one handles emptiness and fullness (weakness and strength).戦は虚実の操縦如何に在り________________________________________15) Think of your hands and feet as swords.人の手足を剣と思え_______________________________________16) When you leave home, think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you.男子門を出ずれば百万の敵あり________________________________________17) Beginners must master low stance and posture; natural body positions are for the advanced.構えは初心者にして後は自然体________________________________________18) Practicing kata is one thing; engaging in a real fight is another.形は正しく、実戦は別物________________________________________19) Do not forget the proper application of: strength and weakness of power, expansion and contraction of the body, and slowness and speed of techniques.力の強弱、体の伸縮、技の緩急を忘るな________________________________________20) Always think and devise ways to improve.常に思念工夫せよ

Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of Master Funakoshi's 20 precepts, focusing on precepts 8, 9, and 10.8th PreceptDo not think that karate training is only in the dojo.道場のみの空手と思うな(Dōjō nomi no karate to omou na)9th PreceptKarate is a lifelong pursuit.空手の修業は一生である(Karate no shugyō wa isshō de aru)10th PreceptApply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.あらゆるものを空手化せよ そこに妙味あり(Arayuru mono o karate-ka seyo; soko ni myōmi ari)

Sensei Hanratty continues his discussion of Master Funakoshi's 20 precepts, focusing on precepts five, six, and seven.Precept 5: Mental technique is more important than physical technique.技術より心術Gijutsu yori shinjutsu.Precept 6: The mind must be set free.心は放たん事を要すHitotsu, kokoro wa hanatan koto o yōsu. Precept 7: Calamity springs from carelessness.禍は懈怠に生ずHitotsu, wazawai wa ketai ni shōzu.

Sensei Hanratty discusses Master Funakoshi's fourth precept: "First know yourself, then know others."先ず自己を知れ、而して他を知れ。Mazu jiko o shire, shikashite ta o shire.