Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Interviews translated into Spanish

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Here are a couple of the interviews I published with my late teacher, Shuseki-Shihan Tetsuhiko Asai (10th Dan), which have now been transla...
Thursday, 26 May 2011

Karate Maturitatem

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The kata I'm now practicing extensively is Nijushiho, my late mentor Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei's Shotokan-ryu tokui-gata. Below the pic...
Wednesday, 25 May 2011

KIHON IPPON KUMITE

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Here are some basic notes on Kihon Ippon Kumite (Fundamental one-step sparring). I could write more, but thought I'd concentrate on iss...
Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Over 838,000 visitors to 'Andre Bertel's Karate-Do'

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So far this blog has had over 800,000 visitors from all corners of the planet. Everyday I recieve kind messages from many people around the...
Friday, 20 May 2011

My current self-training regime

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Here is my updated self-training schedule. If nothing else this can provide a base for you to construct your own daily routine. Especially ...
Thursday, 19 May 2011

A gap in my schedule

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For those interested I am available to conduct seminars within the first three weeks of June. This opening in my schedule certainly does no...
Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Mae-geri

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Here are some notes on HOW TO DO THE BASIC SHOTOKAN KARATE MAE-GERI for total beginners . Keep in mind I've quickly written this up for ...
Monday, 16 May 2011

Perfect practice makes perfect

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Practice must be first and fore mostly based on perfecting the FOUNDATIONAL TECHNIQUES of Karate-Do. These `Kihon-waza' are like the fo...
Tuesday, 10 May 2011

In transit at Changi Airport, Singapore

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The trip back to Christchurch from Japan always means we transit at Changi Airport in Singapore. _______ Waiting in transit gives me time t...
Monday, 9 May 2011

From Japan to Christchurch

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After a month in Japan it is time to travel back to New Zealand. The training has been fantastic, and as always, I have a lot to share with...