I already gave you my interpretation of Kiai in part 1, and as such, I will not go into depth with this again. Nonetheless, it can’t be avoided that I get into the topic anyway, as concepts like Kime, Kiai, and breathing are unequivocally related. Most of all, in the following I will deal with […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Kiai and Kime have a certain kind of mystery in Karate and have been highlighted as something supernatural. Kime and Kiai were often associative with power, focus, and of course the famous snap of the Gi. The mystification has gone fast over the past few decades, but there is nothing mysterious about Kiai, Kime, and […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Rules about the Embusen (Line of movement). First, we need to define the term “Kiten”. Wikipedia says: .. “Nearly all Japanese-influenced Kata start and end on exactly the same Embusen point (Kiten)”. We conclude that the Kiten is the starting and ending point of the Kata. … Great! However, was it originally the intention that […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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, just with open hands. Instead of blocking Oi-zuki as you usually would do (see picture above), try to split Shuto-uke into two parts, just like […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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! My interpretation: Gedan-barai Again I split the basic technique into two parts. In the first two pictures; I use the first part of Gedan-barai to […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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 an attack against the head (reverse hammer-fist), elbow joints, and other parts of the body. The first two pictures; Instead of blocking Oi-zuki as you […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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 can be used as an attack against the head (hammer-fist punch), elbow joints, and other parts of the body. Furthermore, you can use it as […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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 they can be used in Stand-up grappling. The five basic blocks I want to show are Age-uke, Soto-uke, Uchi-uke, Gedan-barai, and Shuto-uke. The well-known basic […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
The invisible bond – The way of life! In Japan, they have a concept called Giri (duty, sense of duty, honor, decency, courtesy) Giri is an invisible thread, a bond that connects important parts of our lives. This could be the relationship between teacher and student, or the relationship between two friends, or the relationship […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
After practicing Karate for many years, it becomes a part of one’s life. Thus, Karate is no longer a physical sports discipline, as it was at the beginning. Karate becomes a lifestyle as time goes by. It’s like a drug! You will become addicted to it. Many factors have influenced my Karate before it evolved […]