How karate lost its grappling techniques
Tracing the transformation of karate from a grappling art to a kicking and punching discipline. Itosu Anko and Funakoshi’s vision. In the early 1900s, Itosu Anko embarked on a revolutionary …
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Category: Martial Arts Research
Dive into the rich history, stories, and journeys within the world of martial arts, exploring historical and research-oriented aspects across a diverse range of topics.
Karate; A blend of Tegumi and Chinese Hand?
In connection with this article, it is recommended to read this article first: Tegumi. Karate; A blend of Tegumi and Chinese Hand? The question is: Did karate develop from a …
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Tegumi: The Foundation of Shima – Okinawan Sumo!
In connection with this article, it is recommended to read these two articles first: Tegumi and Shima – Okinawan sumo. Tegumi: The Foundation of Shima – Okinawan Sumo! In the realm …
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Bubishi – Part 2
Bubishi – The classic manual of combat. Fighting techniques mentioned in the Bubishi. While it doesn’t provide an exhaustive list, it covers a wide range of techniques and principles. Here …
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Bubishi – Part 1
Bubishi – The classic manual of combat. The origin of the Bubishi. The Bubishi is a classical Chinese martial arts manual that holds significant importance in the realm of Okinawan …
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Effect of yelling
Screaming and vocalization play a significant role in various sports, including martial arts. In disciplines such as karate or kung fu, screaming during strikes is a common practice believed to …
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History of Incense Shop Boxing
The Shaolin Temple, located in Henan Province, China, is famous for its deep-rooted history in martial arts. It served as a sanctuary for Buddhist monks who sought refuge and engaged …
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Bodhidharma and martial arts
Did Bodhidharma already know martial arts? I did some research about Bodhidharma’s background in martial arts. This is what I found. The origins of Bodhidharma’s martial arts background are somewhat …
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The word Kime
I have been digging into the use of the word “Kime”. Most Karate people know the word, and most likely the meaning of it. At least they know what their …
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Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime, Part 3, Kime
In the following, I will try to clarify what I understand by Kime. There have been a lot of different explanations for Kime over time. One explanation is that one’s …
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