Expert Clips

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Expert Clips are short, focused videos created to benefit AAKF members in their martial arts journey. This growing collection features insights from leading experts in karate, fitness, competition strategy, psychology, and martial arts authorship. Members can browse tutorials, interviews, and training tips designed to improve skills both inside and outside the dojo. 

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  • Breathing Techniques

    Asim Haracic is a licensed psychiatrist who discusses helpful breathing techniques. Click to learn his expert advice.

  • Kata & Self-Defense

    Browse through our growing online collection of tutorials and interviews.
    Kata & Self-Defense. AAKF is pleased to host Dr. Alex Tong, a life-long karate practitioner and scientist, who demonstrates different levels of understanding/training of Kata (form) for self-defense.

  • Nutrition for Athletes

    Nutrition for athletes: A good diet will not make a mediocre athlete into champion, but poor food choices can turn a potential champion into a mediocre athlete

  • How to Take Action Shots

    How to take action shots: Timing is everything. Capturing action shot like a pro

  • Shotokan – Tanden Awareness Exercise

    This video is about teaching Shotokan karate students how to build energy and awareness in the tanden.

  • A Stretching Kata

    AAKF is pleased to host John Hyatt, who shares a series of stretches that you can incorporate into your day to help alleviate back pain and loosen tight muscles.

  • Taikyoku Shodan Kata for Beginners

    AAKF is pleased to showcase a demonstration of Taikyoku Shodan kata by Sensei Tabassi from multiple viewpoints. A useful resource for beginners learning this kata.

  • Stretching Techniques

    Importance of Stretching: Physical therapist Keith Sullivan explains 4 kinds of stretching to help you take care of your body. Click to learn his expert advice.

  • Teaching Techniques

    Maral Abooali is a school psychologist who discusses the importance of relationship building as the basis for connecting with students when teaching. Click to learn her expert advice.

  • Performance by Sensei Tabassi

    Self-defense demonstration with one and multiple attackers.