Stances in Karate

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Quote from Gichin Funakoshi "Beginners must master low stance and posture; natural body positions are ...

Digging into the Mysterious Bubishi

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I have returned to exploring the mysterious Bubishi. It has long fascinated martial artists around ...

The Many Faces of Unsu

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Exploring the Different Versions and Lineages Unsu, also spelled Unshu, is a kata found in ...

Ichariba chōdē

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Phrase from the Uchināguchi dialect of Okinawa Ichariba chōdē - Once we meet, we are ...

Meaning of Martial Arts

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Origin and Meaning of "Martial" The word "martial" comes from the Latin word "Mārtiālis," meaning ...

Pressure Points in Martial Arts

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What Are Pressure Points? Many people associate pressure points with acupuncture and meridian lines, as ...

The worn-out word Karate

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Today, the word "Karate" is thrown around so loosely that it barely means anything anymore ...

Ishidatami Michi (Stone-paved Road)

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Ishidatami Michi (石畳道) - Stone-Paved Road in Kinjo-cho, Shuri The Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-Paved Path is ...

Realistic Self-Defense

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How to Adapt Classic Karate Techniques to Realistic Self-Defense Situations Karate, a martial art with ...

Fukushuen Garden

Historical Background Fukushuen Garden was built in 1992 to mark two events: the 70th anniversary ...