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.

Monday, 25 March 2024

The difference between Sports Karate kumite techniques and Budo Karate kumite techniques

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I was asked to define the difference between Sports Karate kumite techniques and Budo Karate kumite techniques; that is, traditional karate....

Thursday, 21 March 2024

GERMANY SEMINAR 2024 -- SEPTEMBER -- FREITAL

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The Halle Dojo Committee has cancelled the seminar in June; consequently, now, my only seminar in Europe in 2024 will be Freital, Germany, ...

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Do your HOMEWORK!!

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One young Japanese Nidan asked me “How can I become a world class karateka?” While one could give an exhaustive answer, I thought to focus ...

Monday, 11 March 2024

Renshusei from Deutschland (PART TWO)

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This YouTube video is a "subtle reminder" for the following karateka from Deutschland, Stephan (4th Dan), Peer (4th Dan), Axel (4t...

Thursday, 7 March 2024

Renshusei from Deutschland (PART ONE)

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Axel, Stephan, Peer and Andy came as Renshusei here in Oita City. Axel and Peer came, before, so this was Andy and Stephan's first time...

Friday, 1 March 2024

PART TWO - NORTH ISLAND... February 2024: Kapiti Coast, New Zealand Seminar Overview

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On February 17th and 18th I taught a Seminar on the Kapiti Coast, in the North Island of New Zealand. The event was conceptualized, organi...

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

PART ONE - SOUTH ISLAND... February 2024: Christchurch, New Zealand Seminar Overview

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On February 10th and 11th, I conducted a Technical Seminar in Christchurch City, New Zealand, which so happens to be my hometown. The cour...

Friday, 2 February 2024

義理 (Giri)

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Continuing on from my last article brief article on Japanese culture, relevant to the practice of Karate, 恩 ‘On’, today I’ll explain 義理...

Thursday, 1 February 2024

花より団子 (Hana yori dango)

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Today, being the first day of February, rather than write an article I thought to simply post some images from my daily self-training. Today...

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Current Self-Training Regime

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Here is my current self-training regime, which began on January 1st. I have not included my stationary kihon nor conditioning work, as it ha...

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Andre Bertel: Japan; 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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