Tuesday, 4 November 2025

恩道礼

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From time to time, I'm asked about the kanji on my karate-dogi and obi. I've written about this a few years ago, but I'll answer...
Monday, 3 November 2025

基本 (KIHON)

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In my own personal training each day, I really put a lot of effort into KIHON: especially the 'simplest' waza of Karate-Do. 44 years...
Saturday, 1 November 2025

自分の稽古: 令和7年11月1日 (My self-training: November 1st, 2025).

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 自分の稽古: 令和7年11月1日 My self-training: November 1st, 2025. 手刀中段受け (Shuto chudan-uke) •  時間：1時間45分 Duration. One hour and 45 minutes. •  練習のターゲッ...
Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Visitor from Kapiti Coast, New Zealand: Allan Youl

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Allan Youl Sensei (4th Dan)—from the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand—visited Oita with his wife, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. He studied for ...
Friday, 24 October 2025

Visitor from Halle, Germany: Peter Lampe

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  Peter Lampe Sensei (5th Dan), and his lovely wife Birte, returned to Oita. It was wonderful to catch up in person and spend time together....
Thursday, 23 October 2025

Self-Training Today

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Upon request here’s a little insight into my current self-training. Today’s session is not completely reflective of my monthly goals; howeve...
Thursday, 16 October 2025

Renshusei from Florence, Italy

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'Bunkai' for movement one of RAKUYO kata.   OVERVIEW:  The directly linked YOUTUBE video is primarily a personal reminder for Aless...