Friday, 22 April 2022

Updated training regime

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Here's my current training regime.  Also two announcements :  1. My first karate textbook is nearing completion.  2. It is possible th...
Monday, 18 April 2022

When's the next international seminar?

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  Many people have asked when will the next seminar outside Japan be? There are, as everyone knows, many set events; however, the timing is ...
Friday, 15 April 2022

中山 正敏先生

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 Today marks 35 years since the passing of Nakayama Masatoshi Sensei. Sadly, I never got to meet him; however, I've been very fortunate ...
Monday, 11 April 2022

少しずつ前進

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Due to the return of beautiful weather, here in Kyushu, I have returned to supplementary outdoor training. The IKS Sandan Kihon; Kata (Tekki...
Thursday, 7 April 2022

An unprecedented level of speed thanks to a return to lifting

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In recent months I've increased my supplemental training. As many will know, since corona I began an extra running program, which I'...
Monday, 4 April 2022

Streamlined online activities

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I've streamlined my online activities by removing Messenger, Facebook and Instagram. My target was to do this on the 15 anniversary of r...
Monday, 28 March 2022

Official YouTube Channel

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For those wishing for video updates please subscribe to my OFFICIAL YouTube channel:  ANDRE BERTEL - YouTube © André Bertel. Oita City, Japa...
Tuesday, 15 March 2022

足の小指

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The 足の小指  or small toes are very important in karate, in regards to the direction of one’s feet. Of course, I could list all the 立ち方 (tachi...
Friday, 11 March 2022

平安初段 (Heian Shodan)

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Introduction and commentary: Purposefully, I decided to conclude this series of five articles on each of the Heian with Heian Shodan. My h...
Monday, 7 March 2022

Are you looking for SPECIFIC CONTENT on this site?

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I often get asked, where’s the SEARCH Function? Well, it’s always here, but if you are using a mobile phone it’s not visible unless you cha...