Translation Hikite is broken down into two symbols. Hiki, which means “pull” and Te, which means “hand”. Therefore Hikite can be translated as “the pulling hand”. It describes the hand that is pulled to your hip simultaneously as you punch or strike with the…
Chinese Origins Anaku (also known as Ananku) is a kata that has its origins in Xing-Yi (also written Hsing-Yi or Tsing-Yi), a Chinese martial art based on linear movement, and the current versions were influenced by Shuri-te, the name given…
Introduction to Koshi The word koshi is simply the Japanese word for the area from your navel to your hip sockets, but when discussing martial arts it specifically refers to how to generate power with your hips, and it is…
One: Respect silence People say a martial art teaches discipline. Well, the root word of discipline is ‘disciple.’ Thus the disciple should quieten the mind, avoid needless chatter in the dojo, and be present. Two: Give Back The training you…
Common Mistakes I have been teaching karate for a long time to many students. The ages of my students has ranged anywhere from 6 to 60 and has included almost every demographic you can imagine. Despite this variety of students, there are…
You Don’t Do Deep Stances? Recently I got a lot of comments on my YouTube channel because I have higher stances than many karate schools. These were called “bad” and “incorrect”, so I would like to talk about it. I do…
This article is a discussion about the definition of "Good Karate". The sections include: 1) Comments 2) Reaction 3) Fundamental Kata 4) What is Good Karate 5) Constructive Criticism
Juju Undo: The Karateka’s Shadowboxing Shadowboxing is a fantastic tool that boxers use to work technique, timing, speed, movement and cardiovascular fitness. Karateka have the a similar tool called juju undo, which is literally translated as “give-and-receive exercise” or, more…
