Use of force
An important point to keep in mind in Karate is the use of force! If ...
Interpretation of techniques (short version)
Most practitioners of Karate do not pay much attention to the whole technique. I think ...
How to learn a Kata
Learning a Kata is a nuanced process that involves more than just mastering patterns and ...
How to practice Nami-gaeshi
Nami-gaeshi translates into "wave return", a more understandable description is "returning wave". The name of ...
Three levels of bunkai
Bunkai means "to break down", and thus describes the whole process that lies in breaking ...
Ten Precepts of Karate
In October 1908, Anko Itosu (1831-1915) wrote a letter, "Ten Precepts of Karate," to draw ...
Pinan or Heian
What should we call the five basic Kata from Itosu? Pinan or Heian? Itosu Ankō, ...
Evaluating the quality of Kata, part 2
Kata is a series of movements consisting of offensive and defensive combat techniques, which are ...
Evaluating the quality of Kata, part 1
By learning Kata, you get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the ancient ...
Take a breath
Many people make a big deal out of breathing, however, breathing is one of the ...