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.

Sunday, 30 October 2011

TO THE LIMIT

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I've had a wonderful week of relaxing balanced by some very hard training. It is just so great to finally have some free time! Early i...
Thursday, 27 October 2011

The difference between sports and traditional (martial arts) karate

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The right combination and use of kihon (fundamentals), kata (formal exercises), bunkai / oyo - jutsu (analysis/technical applications), ...
Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Kumite

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Many new articles and videos are on the way, but until then, here is a short kumite video. Please feel free to make some comments! Best wish...
Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Tokui-gata evaluation

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Currently I am reflecting on my tokui-gata (specialised kata) and are making some evaluative changes . Some words of advice: In traditional...
Sunday, 23 October 2011

My seminar schedule for the next 12 months

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Besides the seminars in December this year (click on the poster below) I am available throughout January and the first two weeks of Februar...

Typical kihon-geiko

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There are literally numerous ways to approach kihon-geiko (fundamental training) in karatedo, however here is a basic outline of what I use ...
Thursday, 20 October 2011

The home of Shotokan in the South Island

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There has been some super training sessions over the last few weeknights. _______ Tonight we ran through Bassai-sho, Jitte, Hangetsu, Ganka...
Saturday, 1 October 2011

TABOU NA MAINICHI

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To say my schedule has been hectic lately would be an absolute understatement. However, at the end of this month I will amp up my articles ...
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...
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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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