Wednesday, 8 November 2023

30th Anniversary since first coming here to Japan

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Kumite with my dear friend, the late Morgan Dilks Sensei.  This month marks my thirtieth year since I first came to Japan to study Shotokan ...
Thursday, 2 November 2023

Karate 'Trends'

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Old school Unsu Kata. Not as polished, but with every waza executed with effective intent. One major piece of advice—to those seeking 武道空手 ...
Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Supplementary sessions

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In addition to regular dojo training, I have always recommended (for those wishing to maximize their karate development): supplementary trai...
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Official Poster for 2024 NEW ZEALAND Seminars

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I just received the official poster, from the organizers, for my 2024 seminars in New Zealand.  See you in Christchurch (South Island) and t...
Sunday, 22 October 2023

空手に先手無し (Motobu's Perspective)

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  Motobu Choki’s commentary about the traditional teaching of 空手に先手無し (Karate ni sente nashi — “There is no first attack in karate”) are pr...
Saturday, 21 October 2023

松濤 (“Shoto”)

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Funakoshi Gichin Sensei’s nephew, Giso, recalled a conversation with his uncle from 1942 during which he explained the reason for choosing t...
Thursday, 19 October 2023

燕飛 (Enpi): Overview

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燕飛 ( ENPI) Movement one of Enpi. Enpi has 37 movements and is particular focused on renzokuwaza (continuous techniques). Originally known ...