Ason
Historical and Legendary Perspectives on Okinawan Karate Who Was Ason? Ason is a figure frequently cited in Okinawan martial arts traditions, credited with introducing specific Chinese hand techniques and grappling …
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Author: Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Itosu Anko
Life and Legacy Itosu Anko was one of the most influential figures in the history of karate. He shaped the way modern karate is taught. He built the bridge between …
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Street fighting
Survival Tactics and Key Strategies Street fights are chaotic and unpredictable. Unlike controlled environments like martial arts tournaments, there are no rules or referees. Survival depends on preparation, awareness, and …
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The Secrets of Kyusho
Kyusho, often referred to as “kyusho jitsu” in some martial arts disciplines, is an important component in some traditional martial arts. It deals with the manipulation of pressure points and …
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Comparison of Jiǎo Lì and Shǒubó
Jiao Li (角力) and Shoubo (手搏) are often discussed together in modern scholarship because they appear within the same historical framework of early Chinese unarmed combat. Researchers such as Stanley …
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Jiǎo Lì (角力)
Definition and General Overview Jiao Li (角力) is one of the earliest documented forms of organized unarmed combat in Chinese history. The term is usually translated as “wrestling” or “grappling,” …
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Shǒubó (手搏)
Definition and General Scope Shoubo (手搏) is usually translated as “hand combat” or “hand-to-hand fighting.” According to several scholars who study early Chinese sources, the term appears in classical literature …
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Bullshido vs Karate Tradition, Part 2/2
This is the second part of Bullshido versus Karate Tradition. Building on my previous article, I will continue how to distinguish true martial skill from superficial or deceptive techniques. Bullshido …
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Bullshido vs Karate Tradition, Part 1/2
This is the first article in my series exploring the differences between Bullshido and traditional karate. I will examine what truly defines authentic karate practice and how it contrasts with …
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Stances in Karate
Quote from Gichin Funakoshi “Beginners must master low stance and posture; natural body positions are for the advanced; formal stances are for beginners; later, one stands naturally”. Hitotsu, kamae wa …
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