Jissen Karate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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