Stances in Karate
Quote from Gichin Funakoshi "Beginners must master low stance and posture; natural body positions are ...
Digging into the Mysterious Bubishi
I have returned to exploring the mysterious Bubishi. It has long fascinated martial artists around ...
The Many Faces of Unsu
Exploring the Different Versions and Lineages Unsu, also spelled Unshu, is a kata found in ...
Ichariba chōdē
Phrase from the Uchināguchi dialect of Okinawa Ichariba chōdē - Once we meet, we are ...
Meaning of Martial Arts
Origin and Meaning of "Martial" The word "martial" comes from the Latin word "Mārtiālis," meaning ...
Pressure Points in Martial Arts
What Are Pressure Points? Many people associate pressure points with acupuncture and meridian lines, as ...
The worn-out word Karate
Today, the word "Karate" is thrown around so loosely that it barely means anything anymore ...
Ishidatami Michi (Stone-paved Road)
Ishidatami Michi (石畳道) - Stone-Paved Road in Kinjo-cho, Shuri The Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-Paved Path is ...
Realistic Self-Defense
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 ...
