Saturday, 13 June 2026

The difference between ‘control’ in 競技 (Kyōgi-karate) and 武道空手 (Budō-karate)

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The concept of ‘control’ in traditional style karate 組手 (kumite) is by no means universally the same. On the contrast, there are two very ap...
Thursday, 11 June 2026

2026 International Seminar in BRAGA, PORTUGAL: Report and YouTube Video

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PLEASE NOTE - THIS VIDEO IS SIMPLY TO GIVE 'THE SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS' SOME SUBTLE REMINDERS OF WHAT I TAUGHT.   Over the weekend of...
Tuesday, 26 May 2026

The quality of the methodologies which 'generate and apply' the various waza of Karate-Do

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Daily self-training training - May 25th, 2026.      常行五 勢 (JOKO GOSEI) KATA. While the foundational forms of power in classical Shotokan Kar...
Monday, 25 May 2026

APPLICATIONS for TECHNICAL SEMINARS in 2027.

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So far, the following two seminars are fully confirmed in 2027. (1) January 23rd - 24th: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND (2) February 12th - 14th...
Sunday, 24 May 2026

UPCOMING SEMINAR IN BRAGA, PORTUGAL!

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Greetings from Oita City, Japan. For more information:  Home Page | Karate Braga See you in BRAGA, PORTUGAL on JUNE 5th - 7th!   押忍! André B...
Saturday, 23 May 2026

Szczecin , Poland Seminar 2026: PART TWO — (YOUTUBE VIDEO)

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If you have already read the Generic Report: here’s a direct link to ‘Part One’. Below is a direct link to  ‘Part Two’: the YouTube video ....
Friday, 22 May 2026

Szczecin , Poland Seminar 2026: PART ONE — (Brief Overview)

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The 2nd Seminar in Szczecin, Poland, was held on May 16th and 17th, 2026. Once again hosted by ‘Klub KaratePomerania Szczecin’: https://kara...
Sunday, 10 May 2026

姿勢と柔軟性

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姿勢と柔軟性 (SHISEI TO JUNANSEI) literally translates as ‘Posture and softness/flexibility’. Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei always greatly stressed these ...
Monday, 4 May 2026

Renshusei from Vlijmen, Netherlands: Alex Hermans

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Alex Hermans (6th Dan) came for his second RENSHUSEI TRAINING here in  Oita. Training over ten days (for two hours each day). By Alex’s requ...
Saturday, 2 May 2026

2026 South African Renshusei: PART TWO (YouTube Video)

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 Please note that this is just a brief video overviewing the Renshusei Training to provide subtle reminders of key points. For those wishi...