Tag: Style

Written by on March 6, 2014

Kyokushin Karate Defined

Karate . Styles . Training notes

WHAT IS KYOKUSHIN KARATE? Kyokushin Karate is a powerful style of Martial Art, founded by the legendary Karate master Masutatsu Oyama.  Kyokushin combines both traditional and freestyle training methods into a practical and effective self defense system that is suitable for men, women and children of all ages.  The biggest difference with other styles is Read More

Written by on March 5, 2014

Benefits Practicing Kyokushinkai Karate

Karate . Styles . Training notes

Kyokushin Karate practice, provides a number of benefits that have a positive influence on the formation of character, and the strengthening of the personality. In Kyokushin Karate students not only learn to respect elders, higher ranks, accept the corrections of his instructor; but also, gives the opportunity to the Karate practitioner to know their body, Read More

Written by on January 26, 2011

Tegatana (handsword)

Technique . Training notes

Tegatana (handsword) better known as a knife-hand. The knife hand is perhaps the best know/recognized and least understood of all martial arts basic moves. Often referred to as a ‘karate chop’ the knife-hand attack is powerful enough to render an opponent unconscious (knock out) when executed properly. In the movies we rarely see this move Read More

Written by on July 7, 2009

Respect Your Gi

Articles of Interest . Training notes

Class is done and you are heading home. Perhaps you went straight to class from school or work or perhaps you are heading out on the town with family or friends. Regardless you want to get showered and get out of there. You are dedicated but you put your time in, worked hard and now Read More

Written by on April 27, 2008

The Most Powerful Martial Arts Attack

Competition . Styles . Training notes . Video

This is an awesome video presentation of various styles and Martial Arts strikes and kicks. While they attribute power to specific styles the important thing to note is the power of the specific attacks used since most styles include all of the attacks demonstrated (at least mine does!) Read More

Written by on February 23, 2006

The Meaning of the Blue Belt (5th Kyu)

Karate . Styles . Training notes

Blue is vast and pure, deep and clouded. The blue belt holds a dual meaning, this duality is intentional. First the blue belt represents our physical abilities. Symbolic of the sky, the Blue belt serves as a reminder of the vastness for which we reach. As we grow we reach towards the heavens feeling they Read More

Written by on February 12, 2006

The Importance of OSU in Kyokushin Karate

Karate . Styles . Training notes

OSU! You will hear Kyokushin students say this phrase. You will see Kyokushin students write this phrase as a salutation. So what does it mean? In the Kyokushin School of Karate, “OSU” means many things, it is used as a greeting and to replace words and phrases such as “yes“, “good“, “I will“, and “excuse Read More

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