Oct 03 2015
Welcome to another selection of posts and articles that have caught my eye. Please sit back and enjoy the current selection. 11 Fantastic Pieces of Advice Kung Fu Master Bruce Lee In this post we have some sagely advice from kung fu master Bruce Lee. Read More How To Do The Perfect Kata In this …
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Oct 01 2015
This is the first in a series of posts looking at the 20 principles put forward by Gichin Funakoshi for the improvement of his karate students. Funakoshi believed that Karate should be about developing the character of a practitioner, and not only about developing their martial prowess. He firmly believed that karate was much more than …
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Sep 26 2015
Welcome to another selection of posts and articles that have caught my eye. Please sit back and enjoy the current selection. Historical Progression of Sanchin Sanchin is one of the most well-known katas practised in karate. This post by Vancouver Kowakan provides information on some of the changes to the kata that have happened over …
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Sep 25 2015
12 Maybush Road, Hornchurch, Essex, holds a very special place in British Karate history. It was at this address, in his parents garden, that in 1956 Vernon Bell held the first Karate class in the UK. Over the years, Bell’s name has been largely forgotten in favour of other notable instructors such as Hirokazu Kanazawa, …
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Sep 08 2015
In Ryuei-ryu we attack and receive simultaneously. Moreover, we use a lot of ashi-sabaki in order to move quickly. Tsuguo Sakumoto Tsuguo Sakumoto is unmistakable with his clean-shaven head and his intense gaze. He is a three-time WKF World Champion in kata and when watching him one cannot fail to be mesmerised by his power, …
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Jul 21 2015
It’s fundamental to study and practise bunkai, it’s the only way of expressing the meaning of the techniques in a kata, otherwise, they are just movements without a meaning. Luis Maria Sanz De La Hoz Described as “the last link between traditional and competitive Karate” Luis Maria Sanz holds a notable place in karate, being …
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Jun 28 2015
Karate is like music. Everyone has the same instrument, the same score, but there are some who play it better than others. Michael Milon Widely regarded as a true legend in the world of tournament Karate, Michael Milon was one of the most famous and talented karatekas of the late 1990s. Milon was considered an innovative …
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Nov 13 2014
I am a big fan of podcasts and In this post I share some of my favorite martial arts podcasts. Each of the podcasts provide a unique insight into the world of martial arts. They are not in any particular order. Hiyaa Martial Arts Podcast http://www.hiyaapodcast.com/ This podcast, started in 2012, is co-presented by Dave Jones …
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Oct 10 2014
Speed from a martial artist’s perspective, is the ability to react or move faster than your opponent. Although some people are naturally fast, speed is a skill that can be acquired like any other. It is important to remember that speed is not the same as rushing. To become faster, it is important to focus …
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Aug 28 2014
Welcome to another selection of posts and articles that have caught my eye. Please sit back and enjoy the current selection. Micropost: The Karate Paradox A micro post by Kowakan.com exploring the proliferation of karate styles and non-Japanese instructors. Read More Capoeira Videos A collection of videos demonstrating the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, …
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