Itosu Anko

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Life and Legacy Itosu Anko was one of the most influential figures in the history ...

Street fighting

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Survival Tactics and Key Strategies Street fights are chaotic and unpredictable. Unlike controlled environments like ...

The Secrets of Kyusho

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Kyusho, often referred to as "kyusho jitsu" in some martial arts disciplines, is an important ...

Comparison of Jiǎo Lì and Shǒubó

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Jiao Li  (角力) and Shoubo (手搏) are often discussed together in modern scholarship because they ...

Jiǎo Lì (角力)

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Definition and General Overview Jiao Li (角力) is one of the earliest documented forms of ...

Shǒubó (手搏)

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Definition and General Scope Shoubo (手搏) is usually translated as "hand combat" or "hand-to-hand fighting." ...

Bullshido vs Karate Tradition, Part 2/2

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This is the second part of Bullshido versus Karate Tradition. Building on my previous article, ...

Bullshido vs Karate Tradition, Part 1/2

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This is the first article in my series exploring the differences between Bullshido and traditional ...

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 ...