Use of force

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An important point to keep in mind in Karate is the use of force! If ...

Interpretation of techniques (short version)

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Most practitioners of Karate do not pay much attention to the whole technique. I think ...

How to learn a Kata

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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

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Bunkai means "to break down", and thus describes the whole process that lies in breaking ...

Ten Precepts of Karate

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In October 1908, Anko Itosu (1831-1915) wrote a letter, "Ten Precepts of Karate," to draw ...

Pinan or Heian

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What should we call the five basic Kata from Itosu? Pinan or Heian? Itosu Ankō, ...

Evaluating the quality of Kata, part 2

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Kata is a series of movements consisting of offensive and defensive combat techniques, which are ...

Evaluating the quality of Kata, part 1

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By learning Kata, you get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the ancient ...

Take a breath

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Many people make a big deal out of breathing, however, breathing is one of the ...