“I don’t mean to suggest that I have a totally negative opinion about karate-do’s competitive element, it’s just that I feel that it is too shallow. Regardless of whether it is Okinawa, the Japanese mainland, or the world in general, jiu-kimite (free sparring) ignores the principles to which kata apply. Simply put, jiu-kumite should reflect […]
Without in-depth study of bunkai, kata practice loses all meaning. Read More »
“Look deeply into kata, there is much hidden there so the kata must be repeated hundreds and thousands of times to get a true and correct understanding. . Don’t get bored in training – experiment with different techniques but do not change the kata. Boredom is overcome through self discipline. . Seek knowledge. Knowledge doesn’t
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“To get results, all forms of training require consistency over time. This is far more likely to be achieved if you enjoy the training.” ?? . Iain Abernethy 7th dan British Combat Association . . Supplementary training for karate: . You might have heard the saying: If you are persistent, you will get it. If you
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“Kata is handed down from older generation, and if you think as a part of culture, we have a responsibility to hand it down to the next generation.” ?? . Keiji Tomiyama 8th dan Shito Ryu Kofukan . Teaching is the act of sharing the knowledge we have been given by others with the hope that
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“Karate still involves strengthening and conditioning the body.” ?? . Shinyu Gushi (1939-2012) 9th dan Uechi Ryu . . Today’s approach to the strength and conditioning for karate basically falls into three main camps: . 1: No strength and conditioning at all . 2: (High rep) bodyweight exercises . 3: Bodybuilding . Okinawan karate masters
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“Many of today’s practitioners are too timid in their training. They train with only the thought of being able to finish and not with the thought of progressing – pushing yourself to become better. You must train hard if you want to progress otherwise you are just a mediocre practitioner, and there are many of
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