A Brief History of Wado Ryu Karate-Do: Part III of III
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Ohtsuka gradually incorporated knowledge from Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, and the other karate sensei he trained with, into the classes Funakoshi-sensei had put him in charge of. This included free fighting, a…
A Brief History of Karate: Part III of III
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Gichin Funakoshi was an Okinawan native who taught at the school “Shoto Gakko”, which prepared Okinawans for Japanese civil service. His life’s passion, however, was karate. Because of the respe…
On Teaching Martial Arts
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“True karate-do is this; that in daily life one’s mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility; and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.” - Gichin …
Wado ryu Karate Principles for Self Defense - Part II
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Timings for counter attackConsider uses for the body shifting methods.Go no Sen - Defensive attack. Counter once the attack is completed, but before the opponent is able to attack again.Sen …
An Overview of Karate Kata
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Aside from the dojo precepts, kata is traditionally Karate-do’s primary tool for personal development. It is the textbook of Karate-do that is to be learned, understood, and applied. It is the tool …
Various Karate Articles: Confidence, Dedication
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ConfidenceConfidence and ego are not necessarily the same, nor are they mutually exclusive. One must have confidence to work toward one’s dreams. However, one must not let accomplishment inflate the…
Karate Principles
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“The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.”
- Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan KarateThe underlying principles of kara…
Karate Precepts
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Perfect one‘s character:Do not harbor hatred and bitterness. Negativity breeds negativity. Love one another. Enough cannot be said on this.Dedicate oneself to others:And not just to oneself. Selfish…
