André Bertel's Karate-Do

This site is based on my daily practice of Shotokan Karate-Do here in Oita City, Japan. More than anything else, unlike the majority of other karate websites, this page is primarily dedicated to Budo Karate training itself; that is, Karate-Do as a vehicle for holistic development.

Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Current 基本 (Kihon) Self-Traning

My present kihon practice, in my daily self-training, is as follows. In addition to what I’m doing now, I’ve also added some supplementary ...

Monday, 2 December 2024

Visitor from France: Eric Souffleux

Yesterday, Eric Souffleux (4th Dan) from France came to train. He had several requests, which I covered primarily referencing the fundamenta...

Sunday, 1 December 2024

Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei: overcoming size will skill and fighting spirit

One skill I learned a lot about, from my late mentor Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei, was to draw the opponent: then take them out on the way in. Thi...

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

IKS Official Kata and Kumite Requirements

Many people wish to attain IKS (International Karate Shotokan) Kyu and Dan. Here are the official Kata and Kumite Requirements -- IN ENGLIS...

Monday, 25 November 2024

SELF-TRAINING TODAY... KIHON, KIHON and MORE KIHON!

HIDARI CHUDAN JUN-ZUKI (OI-ZUKI), HIDARI ZENKUTSU-DACHI SHOMEN MIGI CHUDAN MAWASHI-GERI (IKS NIDAN IDO-KIHON RENZOKUWAZA - NO.3) HIDARI JO...

Sunday, 24 November 2024

YOUTUBE VIDEO: Renshusei from Brazil - Dr. Mario Sergio Vieira

Dr Mario Sergio Vieira from Sao Paulo, Brazil, came to Oita as a Renshusei last week (November 2024). Overcoming a severe shoulder injury l...

Thursday, 14 November 2024

EVERYTHING IN KARATE BEGINS AND ENDS WITH TRAINING

Here are some images from my self-training today, which is always humbling in relation to the skills of my seniors here in Japan - both past...

Monday, 11 November 2024

The criticality of Impact Training (furthermore, their inclusion in both Kyu and Dan Exams)

Kizami mawashi-geri utilizing josokutei/koshi on the impact shield. While those who practice 武道空手 (Budo Karate) all practice ‘joint locks,...

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Kihon: The art of 'technical isolation' to correct and improve

If one is aiming to optimize their karate it is essential to constantly use KIHON (Fundamental) training to both eradicate weak points, supe...

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Trainee from New Zealand: Andrew Makin (Yondan)

Andrew Makin (4th Dan JKA), originally from South Africa, came from New Zealand. It was great to have him here as a RENSHUSEI in Oita at ...

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About Me

Andre Bertel: Japan; Andre Bertel is a Nanadan (7th Degree Black Belt) and A Class International Instructor and Examiner in Shotokan Karate. He lives in central Oita City, Japan. As a personal student of the late Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei his organization, the 国際空手道松濤館 (INTERNATIONAL KARATE SHOTOKAN—IKS), aims to pass on budo/bujutsu karate in its purest form. He conducts a high-level instructors program, and elite athletes training camp, here in Oita City, which are both now world famous: due to the results achieved by participating renshusei/trainees. Andre Sensei has now trained for over 40 years and regularly 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 Andre Bertel's Karate Do!

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