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Sensei Barry Nelson
Dec 29, 20153 min read
Brief Guide to Other Martial Arts
AIKIDO: Founded by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) in Japan and means “The Way of Harmony”, he stated that "all movements are circular in...
Renshi Kidby
Sep 21, 20141 min read
A Brief History of Karate
From the east come many types of fighting arts, plus other less known ones from around the world. Some can be traced back well over 2,000...
Renshi Kidby
Jul 27, 20142 min read
Other Traditional Karate Styles
A simple overview of the more common traditional styles but in no way represents a comprehensive list, nor a complete history of each....
Renshi Kidby
Oct 20, 20130 min read
Renshi Kidby
Jun 16, 20131 min read
Dojo Kun (Full Version)
Hitotsu Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomoru Koto! One! To strive for the perfection of character! Hitotsu! Makoto No Michi O Mamoru Koto! One! To...
Renshi Kidby
Jun 15, 20131 min read
Dojo Kun (Under 14s version)
Students under the age of 14 need to learn the meanings, in red, of the lines of the Dojo Kun. Hitotsu Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomoru Koto!...
Sensei Steve Cook
Jun 11, 20133 min read
Kumite Judge Hand Signals
Ever wondered what all the hand signals mean during a kumite (freestyle) match? The chief judge maybe supported by two other flag judges...
Sensei Steve Cook
Dec 26, 20111 min read
Kumite Judge Flag Signals
IPPON (1 point) Judge raises flag partially & points to the side of the scorer. NIHON (Two Points) Judge raises flag horizontally &...
Sensei Barry Nelson
Apr 29, 20112 min read
Shotokan - The Meaning
The Shotokan style of Karate was started and developed by Sensei Gichin Funakoshi. Initially Shotokan was the name of the first Karate...
Sensei Steve Cook
Apr 13, 20111 min read
Karate Belt History
Gichin Funakoshi never graded. In those days you were either a white belt or black. Either you were proficient or you weren't! Masatoshi...
Sensei Steve Cook
Dec 25, 20101 min read
Gichin Funakoshi's 20 Karate-do Precepts
Sensei Gichin Funakoshi's 20 Karate-Do precepts that he created and lived by. Karate begins and ends with respect and courtesy There is...
Renshi Kidby
Jun 16, 20101 min read
Audio Terminology
You can use the following files to help learn the Japanese Karate terminology. This is a necessity for karate-ka going for Shodan, 1st...
Sensei Steve Cook
Nov 17, 20092 min read
The Kosugi Tiger - Symbol of Shotokan
When asked to preside over the first public karate demonstration in Japan Sensei Funakoshi was prompted to write a book about it. This...
Renshi Kidby
Nov 13, 20091 min read
The Ten Elements of Kata
The 10 Elements of Kata as instructed and laid down by Shihan Kanazawa YOI NO KISIN - Concentration of readiness INYO - Active and...
Sensei Steve Cook
Mar 30, 20073 min read
Shotokan Timeline
The dates highlighted are essential for any Dan grade candidate to learn, and may be asked for during a dan grading. If you would like to...