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The Bubishi is the Bible of Karate

Karate Moves Explained by MMA Fighter Erik Paulson

Mixed martial arts champion Erik Paulson from ‪@CSWAssociation‬ tests ancient Karate techniques from Okinawa. These bunkai (kata applications) are found in Bubishi – the Bible of Karate.

What is MMA?

MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts and is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts and combat sports. MMA allows a variety of techniques from boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, judo and karate to be effective both in standing combat and on the ground.

Prohibited techniques in MMA include attacks to the back of the head, spine, eyes and genitals, kicks or punches to the head of an opponent lying on the ground, headbutts, biting, hair pulling and unsportsmanlike behaviour such as holding on to the cage.

Further applications and examples of self-defence can be found here under the heading Bunkai Videos.