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 ...
Practice Kihon
Kihon means basic technique; here we practice the basic techniques repeatedly. In addition to the ...
The word Kime
I have been digging into the use of the word "Kime". Most Karate people know ...
Overextending/Overstretched!
This article delves into a crucial aspect of martial arts, particularly in Karate – the ...
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime, Part 3, Kime
In the following, I will try to clarify what I understand by Kime. There have ...
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime, Part 2, Kake-goe
I already gave you my interpretation of Kiai in part 1, and as such, I ...
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime, Part 1, Kiai
Kiai and Kime have a certain kind of mystery in Karate and have been highlighted ...
Rules about the Embusen
Rules about the Embusen (Line of movement). First, we need to define the term "Kiten" ...