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 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
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 7, 2014
Kyokushin: Topic Katas
Karate . Styles . TechniqueKyokushin Kata The word ‘Kata’ means shape or pattern. The ‘Kanji’ Kata is composed of the following characters: Katachi Katachi meaning “shape” or “pattern”; Kai Kai means “cutting”; Tsuchi Tsuchi meaning “Earth” or “Soul”. Literally translated , kata means “shape which cuts the earth.” Sounds intimidating and some of them can be!
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 27, 2014
Taikyoku 3 (San)
Styles . Technique . Training notesMaster Gichin Funakoshi (Shotokan) derived the three Taikyoku kata from northern Chinese kempo and Shorin Ryu, the Okinawan karate style based on Chinese Shaolin (i.e. “Shorin”) kempo. Mas Oyama in turn adapted these for Kyokushin as he trained under Master Funakoshi. The Taikyuko kata utilize long, powerful stances and strong blocks and strikes. The Taiyoku
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 26, 2014
Taikyoku 2 (Ni)
Styles . Technique . Training notesMaster Gichin Funakoshi (Shotokan) derived the three Taikyoku kata from northern Chinese kempo and Shorin Ryu, the Okinawan karate style based on Chinese Shaolin (i.e. “Shorin”) kempo. Mas Oyama in turn adapted these for Kyokushin as he trained under Master Funakoshi. The Taikyuko kata utilize long, powerful stances and strong blocks and strikes. The Taiyoku
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 17, 2014
Taikyoku Sono Ichi (1)
Karate . Styles . Technique . Training notesMaster Gichin Funakoshi (Shotokan) derived the three Taikyoku kata from northern Chinese kempo and Shorin Ryu, the Okinawan karate style based on Chinese Shaolin (i.e. “Shorin”) kempo. Mas Oyama in turn adapted these for Kyokushin as he trained under Master Funakoshi. The Taikyuko kata utilize long, powerful stances and strong blocks and strikes. The Taiyoku
Written by Sensei Mitch on September 26, 2011
Kyokushin Katas
History . Styles . Technique . Training notesKata (forms) Kata is the synergy or technique and skill. Kata is a form of ritualized training in which patterned or memorized movements are done in order to practice a form of virtualized combat. Several kata are also done in “ura” denoted by the ura at the end of the Kata name. Ura indicates a
Written by Sensei Mitch on September 22, 2011
The 3 K’s of Kyokushin
Styles . Technique . Training notesI train in and teach Kyokushin Karate. One of the things that I love about my style is the simplicity of it all. Yes you read correctly. At its core Kyokushin training consists of three main elements: (1) technique, (2) forms, and (3) sparring. These are sometimes referred to as the three “K’s” after the
