Muchimi
First of all, let’s understand the translation of Muchimi. It comes from the word “mochi” (餅), which means (sticky) rice cake. In standard Japanese, it is pronounced “mochimi,” while in …
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Category: Kumite, Grappling, Strategies
A broad category encompassing Kumite techniques, practical martial applications, and a comprehensive range of grappling topics – from clinches and takedowns to ground and stand-up grappling.
Use of force
An important point to keep in mind in Karate is the use of force! If you practice Karate solely with force, your body will tense up. Making explosive attacks or …
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Interpretation of techniques (short version)
Most practitioners of Karate do not pay much attention to the whole technique. I think that is a fundamental mistake. Let us take Gedan-barai as an example; in most cases, …
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My interpretation: Shuto-uke
This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Shuto-uke. The well-known basic use of Shuto-uke. My interpretation: Shuto-uke Shuto-uke can be used just like Uchi-uke or Gedan-barai, …
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My interpretation: Gedan-barai
This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Gedan-barai. The well-known basic use of Gedan-barai. Everybody knows that one, so no further comments unless you have some! …
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My interpretation: Uchi-uke
This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Uchi-uke. The well-known basic use of Uchi-uke. Everybody knows that one. My interpretation: Uchi-uke Uchi-uke can be used as …
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My interpretation: Soto-uke
This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Soto-uke. The well-known basic use of Soto-uke. Everybody knows that one, so no further comments. My interpretation: Soto-uke Soto-uke …
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My interpretation: Age-uke
In this article and the upcoming five articles, I will show some alternative approaches to basic blocking techniques. Here I will show you how I interpret basic blocks, and how …
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Ball- or heel turn in karate
Now and then, I get this question from a student: “Which part of the foot should we use as a pivoting point when we turn? Should we pivot on the …
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Tsumasaki-geri
Tsumasaki-geri is a kick with the tip of the toes. Some would argue that this is the right way to kick (the old way of Okinawan kicking), compared to our …
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