Kenyu Chinen is a real inspiration for all karate students to keep on a lifetime practicing the way of the empty hand. In this video he presents the kata naihanchi sandan and pinan shodan with some bunkai.
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Toshimitsu Arakaki
This is an inteview with master Toshimitsu Arakaki, Hanshi 10th-dan, Matsubayashi-ryu Karate. He discusses his live and shares advices on training with a personal view.
Basic Bo Jutsu
The Bo was the master weapon in Okinawan, bigger, longer, better as the Sai or anything else. It was the equivalent of the Big Gun in any arsenal today. It is capable of incredible destruction of anything it touches. Be aware that the initial strike to the center of his bo between the hands is not a “miss” of his hands, it is done intentionally to “miss the hands” because in this example we are not wanting to crush/destroy and/or separate fingers from hand.
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Note: Makiwara training can be dangerous if undertaken incorrectly. Use only a properly built makiwara, performing all techniques under the guidance and supervision of a qualified instructor.
“Makiwara training is essential because it develops your technique, your kime (focus). Through diligent practice on the makiwara you will learn how to transmit your full bodily force at the exact moment of impact, from your hand, into an object. Another important benefit is that such practice will forge a strong spirit.” – Morio Higaonna, Hanshi
How To For Belt And Gi
How to tie your karate belt correctly
The Dojo Kun
Rumoured to have been created by Kanga Sakukawa, an 18th-century Okinawan karate proponent.
The five guiding principles, recited at the end of each training session in most styles, intended to frame the practice within an ethical context.
Teach Positiv
Learn how to teach Karate from Jesse Enkamp in this video with 3 pedagogical martial arts teaching principles to improve your students’ performance. These teaching methods are used successfully in sold-out Karate seminars around the world.
Falling Proberly
Falling properly is very important in bunkai or the daily life. We should always prefer the rolling techniques because it will normaly prevent us of getting hurt. The version of using your hand makes more sense if no other option left and you cannot control the way of your fall.
Natural Principle
Sensei Rick hotton explains his personal experience as part of the Shu Ha Ri concept. Continue reading Natural Principle
Kakiya / Kakete-Biki
A kakiya, or kakete-biki, is an old-style Okinawan karate training tool, consisting of a wooden post with a movable arm (usually weighted) for training limb control, muchimidi (sticky hands), and tuidi (seizing hands). This is a demonstration of Noah Legel “poor man’s” version is just a broomstick attached to a support post with bungee cords.
Self Teaching Spirit
Historical Karate Books
Rediscover the roots of the origin Karate with the books from the first modern masters published here.
This is a real treasure for every karate-ka who is interested in traditional way of the empty hand.
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