Pressure Points in Martial Arts
What Are Pressure Points? Many people associate pressure points with acupuncture and meridian lines, as acupuncture uses these points to promote healing and restore energy balance. In martial arts, pressure ...
Practical Kata Applications
Explore the rich realm of Okinawan kata with these captivating books. They offer comprehensive insights into the execution of the individual techniques within the kata and suggestions for their practical application for self-defense (bunkai), along with a collection of thought-provoking articles. These books provide an essential journey for martial arts enthusiasts into the world of Okinawan kata.
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Kings of Ryukyu
Sanzan Period: Three Kingdoms of Ryukyu Hokuzan (北山, Northern Mountain) The northern part of Ryukyu. Existed roughly 1314–1416. Rulers: Haniji (怕尼芝): ca. 1322–1395 Min (珉): ca. 1396–1400 (some sources say ...
Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi
Muso Gonnosuke's Journey In the world of martial arts, tales spin around legendary figures like Miyamoto Musashi. Yet, there's a twist in the narrative – Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi, an intriguing ...
Three levels of bunkai
Bunkai means "to break down", and thus describes the whole process that lies in breaking down and understanding the application of the techniques in a Kata; we simply peel a ...