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Replenishing your Karate
Continuing my recent trend of talking about the philosophies of Chosin Chibana, I want to talk about another concept he mentioned – the changing of Karate. Sensei Chibana said that: “Karate, as it is transmitted, changes every few years. This is…
Karate-Do and Money
In my last post there was a collection of thoughts on various topics in Karate-Do by Chosin Chibana. One of these topics was his feelings on Karate-Do and money: “A true Okinawan martial artist makes his living away from the…
Chosin Chibana’s Essay
This essay on Chosin Chibana’s beliefs is, by far, one of the most enlightening articles ever wrote on Karate. To realize that these problems existed when Karate first became international is quite interesting. Ernest Estrada explains that, “This great treasure…
3c. Pinan Sandan
Overview The third kata in the Pinan Series is called Pinan Sandan. It introduces a few foundational concepts in Karate-Do and at times you can see directly how it was developed from Kusanku (a much older kata) and the Naihanchi…
2c. Naihanchi Sandan
Prerequisites Long Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi) The front leg is bent and its toes are pointing forward. The back leg shoulder width apart from the left and twice as far behind it. The back leg is almost completely straight (not locked…
2a. Naihanchi Shodan
Prequisites Push Block (Osai Uke) To perform the “push” block commonly referred to as “lay”, the karateka turns their palm upward and presses their wrist against the chest. They then “push” the hand straight outward making contact against an opponent’s…
2. Naihanchi Series
Introduction The Naihanchi (Fighting with Stealth) Series is the first of the fundamental katas taught in our system. It should be thought of as a self-contained fighting system, rather than part of the Shorin-ryu fighting system. In classical times, a…
Chosin Chibana
Chosin Chibana left behind him a life completely devoted to Karate and the almost impossible feat of having trained five disciples to the stage of Kyudan.
Shugoro Nakazato
Throughout his career Nakazato has given of his knowledge very willingly. He has demonstrated his technique of Karate all over the world.
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