André Bertel's Karate-Dō

This site is based on my daily practice of Shōtōkan Karate-Dō here in Ōita City, Japan. More than anything else, unlike the majority of other karate websites, this page is primarily dedicated to Budō Karate training itself; that is, Karate-Dō as a vehicle for holistic development.

Saturday, 24 September 2011

The only way forward is with the humble mind of a beginner

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Training is going well at present with special emphasis on the correct contrasting of the fundamental Heian, Junro and Joko kata; thereby,...
Wednesday, 21 September 2011

ASAI KARATE SEMINARS IN CHRISTCHURCH

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I will be conducting a weekend of clinics in December (Saturday the 17th & Sunday the 18th). Click on the poster to enlarge for more de...
Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Christchurch Shotokan Karate videos on youtube

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Another video has just been uploaded on youtube. The link is below. For other video's you can check out my official youtube channel at:...
Sunday, 4 September 2011

Weekend in Amberley

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Mizuho and I went on holiday over the weekend and copped the very best weather one could imagine in winter! We travelled to and stayed in t...
Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Latest self-practice routine

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Hasn't 2011 been a lightning fast year… Can you believe it’s already September? Here’s is my latest self-practice regime. At present th...
Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Interview translated in Spanish

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Víctor López Bondía of Spain has just translated my interview (that was published in 'The Shotokan Way' online magazine) into Spani...
Wednesday, 24 August 2011

5th ASAI SENSEI MEMORIAL - New Zealand (Part Two)

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© André Bertel. Christchurch, New Zealand (2011).
Tuesday, 23 August 2011

5th ASAI SENSEI MEMORIAL - New Zealand (Part One)

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The 5th Asai Sensei New Zealand Memorial was held in Christchurch, a week postponed due to the record level snow storm which hit the city....
Friday, 19 August 2011

Different flowers

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A common question which people ask me is “Why are the masters of Shotokan so different?” For example, Asai Sensei , Kanazawa Sensei and...
Sunday, 14 August 2011

New Zealand TETSUHIKO ASAI SENSEI Memorial Training

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Five years ago today my late karate teacher, the legendary Shotokan master, Shuseki - Shihan TETSUHIKO ASAI (10 th Dan) passed away. I...
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André Bertel is a Hachidan (8th Degree Black Belt) and A-Class International Instructor and Examiner in Shōtōkan Karate. He lives in the beautiful city of Ōita, Kyūshū, Japan. As a personal student of the legendary JKA Master, Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei, he is the Gijutsu-Chō (Technical Director) of the 国際空手道松濤館 (INTERNATIONAL KARATEDŌ SHŌTŌKAN—IKS). The IKS aims to pass on Traditional Budō/Bujutsu Karate in its purest form. He conducts a high-level instructor's program, and elite athletes training camp, in central Ōita City, which are both now world famous: due to the results achieved by participating renshusei/trainees. André Sensei has now trained for over 45 years and constantly in Japan since 1993. His daily self-training, firsthand learning from the very best instructors in the world, and overall experience is reflected on this blogsite. Welcome to André Bertel's Karate-Dō!
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