Written by Sensei Mitch on April 3, 2022
Amazing Focused Skill
For Kids . Styles . TechniqueThis young man has a bright future ahead of him.. His focus and technique is amazing given his young age. Most people forget of the great accomplishments children are capable of if excellence is demanded in a healthy way. The higher we set the bar the higher our youth will achieve. To many prescribe to
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 16, 2022
Gekisai Dai Ni Kata with Instructions
Karate . Styles . Technique . Training notesThe southern Kata have their origins in Goju Ryu karate, which Oyama learned while training under So Nei Chu and Gogen Yamaguchi. Gekisai (Conquer and Occupy) means conquer and occupy. The name is derived from the characters Geki 撃, meaning defeat or conquer, and Sai 塞, meaning fortress or stronghold (literally translated as “closed”, “shut”
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 14, 2022
Gekisai Dai Ichi Kata with Instructions
Karate . Styles . Technique . Training notesThe southern Kata have their origins in Goju Ryu karate, which Oyama learned while training under So Nei Chu and Gogen Yamaguchi. Gekisai (Conquer and Occupy) means conquer and occupy. The name is derived from the characters Geki 撃, meaning defeat or conquer, and Sai 塞, meaning fortress or stronghold (literally translated as “closed”, “shut”
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 8, 2022
Mas Oyama Message to Kyokushin Members
History . Karate . Profiles . Styles“I send this message to all of you with a lament for the confusion that exist in the world” We are a strong organization that maintains the same belief, purpose, and idea without consideration of the frontier, race, or religion. Together we choose our own destiny, and we even consider ourselves as one big family,
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 5, 2022
The Perfect Flying Kick
Fitness . Karate . State of Mind . Styles . Technique . Training notesCapturing the Perfect Flying Kick on film is no easy task without using time capture devices (like most phones these days!) That said there still are not many pictures because Perfect form is not that common, because these kicks require substantial practice. In seeking to write this article I found the following photo and thought
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 1, 2022
Mas Oyama’s Life and History
Articles of Interest . History . StylesMasutatsu (Mas) Oyama 1923 – 1994 Founder of Kyokushin Karate The Man The Legend.This is the History of one of the Greatest Martial Artist whoever lived and a legend in his own time. Kyokushinkai karate’s founder (Sosai), Masutatsu Oyama, was born by the name of Yong-I-Choi in Qa-Ryong-Ri Yong-chi-Myo’n Chul Na Do, a village not
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 31, 2022
The Karate Uniform: Gi
Articles of Interest . Ask Sensei . Questions . StylesShortly after starting to learn Karate, the new student will want to purchase the appropriate uniform and look like everyone else in the class. The Gi is the traditional uniform of Karate, and its main purpose lies in its functionality. This applies to all of the Japanese and Okinawan Karate styles. Judo uniforms are also
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 29, 2022
Why We Train: Karate
Articles of Interest . For Kids . Karate . Questions . StylesWhy do we train and practice and drill in the Dojo? The ultimate purpose of karate is to develop the better features of human character rather then merely to strengthen human beings against a physical enemies. Karate training is different then any other form of training. It can be done anywhere, no special equipment necessary.
Written by ktadmin on January 21, 2022
Virtues of Karate
Articles of Interest . Karate . Questions . StylesThese are the virtues of all Karate-Ka. These twelve virtues are important to the proper training and growth of a Martial Artist. As we move through our training these virtues take on new meaning. We gain depth of understanding and respect for those who have gone before us. Read this list and understand that Karate
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 10, 2022
KATA: What is it?
Styles . Technique . Training notesBy Sensei Mitch Kata is a formal karate exercise. The sequence of movements of a Kata consist of logical combinations of the three fundamental movements (blocks, hand strikes and kicks). The Kata represents an imaginary battle with invisible foes. Katas are designed to help the student perfect their techniques while strengthening their timing, coordination and
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