People must pass on the traditions and not lose them.

“I hope that the next generations will not only improve technically but also know how to share their knowledge. People must pass on the traditions and not lose them.” ??
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Teruo Chinen 9th dan Goju Ryu (1941-2015)
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Old-style karate was for use in self-defense in a civilian environment. For karate to be ‘traditional’ it should also be practiced for self-defense in a civilian environment.
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Traditional Okinawan karate is a highly effective system, that covers all aspects of fighting, and is very relevant to self-defense today, as it was hundreds of years ago. By studying your kata and practicing the art in its entirety – as they did in the past – you are ensuring that you develop the necessary skills to defend yourself in actual combat.
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In the 1967 book, ‘Karate: Beginner to Black Belt,’ H D Plee (who was one of the pioneers of karate in Europe) wrote; “One must not lose sight of the fact that karate is ‘all-in’ fighting. Everything is allowed …This is why karate is based on blows delivered with the hand, the foot, the head or the knee. Equally permissible are strangulations, throwing techniques and locks.”
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The next time someone tells you that ‘Traditional Karate’ is an out-dated and ineffective art, ask them exactly what they mean by ‘Traditional’?
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With thanks to Iain Abernethy.

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