In the world of martial arts, few images are as iconic as that of a martial artist breaking through a stack of wooden boards or concrete blocks with a single,
Tameshiwari In Karate
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Exploring Shuhari : The evolutionary path in karate
In the realm of martial arts, particularly in disciplines like Karate, there exists a profound concept known as Shuhari. Rooted in traditional Japanese culture, Shuhari is a developmental framework
Do Traditional Martial Arts Teach Self Defence?
Listening to a Tik Tok video a self defence instructor stated that traditional martial arts do not teach self defence. This is not the first time that I have heard
The Karate punch?
When people think of karate the common thought is people dressed in white pyjamas standing in lines punching the air with one hand chambered by their side also known as
Karate Evolution v Extinction
There is a famous martial arts quote stating “Follow not in the footsteps of the masters instead seek what they sought”. At face value, this quote is telling you to
A Wise Sensei Once Said In A Dojo Not So Far Away
A Wise Sensei Once Said in A Dojo Not So Far away is a collection of quotes/training tips from a collection of modern and historical martial artists with analysis from
Training Intent in martial arts
Training intent in martial arts Intent is something that is by no means easy to have for most of us. Believe it or not most people join martial arts
Karate Terminology
Basic Strikes Chudan tsuki Stomach level punch Jodan tsuki Head level punch Yoko uraken Side Backfist Strike Mawashi empi Round Elbow Strike Basic Blocks Jodan age uke Rising head
Traditional karate is actually modern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juyanT_0zoM What karate students should get from this video. I love watching this video, as most karate-ka do. We love it because we recognise the moves that are familiar to
4 Elements of Kata
4 Elements of Kata The following is a checklist of sorts to guide the development of your kata ready for a tournament or your next grading. The list has been