The Many Faces of Unsu
Exploring the Different Versions and Lineages Unsu, also spelled Unshu, is a kata found in several karate styles, with significant variation in structure and execution. Shotokan and Shito-ryu include a …
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Category: Kata & Bunkai
This category contains topics related to Kata, Kata history, and Bunkai techniques.
Goju-Ryu Kata
Kata forms the very foundation of karate practice. This also goes for Goju-Ryu, where kata plays a vital role as a foundational element. Kata offers a window into the past, …
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Different Stages of Kata in Karate
Kata, the intricate patterns of movements practiced in martial arts like karate, are an essential aspect of training. They serve multiple purposes, including honing technique, improving focus, and embodying the …
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Unveiling Kata Jion’s Origins
As I delve into the history and origins of Kata Jion 慈恩, it becomes evident that there is limited available information about this particular Kata. The belief is that the …
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The History of Wanshu
Wanshu, a Kata practiced in many martial arts styles, is a great Kata, with a long history. Wanshu is one of the most popular Kata among Okinawan karate systems. The …
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To search for the old!
Gichin Funakoshi once said: “To search for the old is to understand the new. The old, the new, this is a matter of time. In all things, man must have a …
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Application of Kata techniques
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Hidden techniques in Kata
Some instructors claim that Kata harbors hidden techniques, asserting that these were concealed during Karate’s integration into the Okinawan school system to prevent potentially dangerous injuries. The notion was that …
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How to learn a Kata
Learning a Kata is a nuanced process that involves more than just mastering patterns and techniques. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Initial Learning. When starting with a new Kata, begin by …
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Three levels of bunkai
Bunkai means “to break down”, and thus describes the whole process that lies in breaking down and understanding the application of the techniques in a Kata; we simply peel a …
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