Patrick McCarthy

Jun 11 2024

Cezar Borkowski

Filed under Budo, Chito-ryu, Competition, General, Goju-ryu, Kobudo, Kumite, Okinawan, Traditional
June 11, 2024

I truly believe it’s important to honour tradition, but never be limited by it. We are not medieval re-enactors but thoughtful practitioners adapting to modern conditions and needs! Thus to remain relevant, Karate and all Budo training should be an organic, expanding – and thriving – experience. Cezar Borkowski Known for his encylopedic mind on …

Canadian, Cezar Borkowski, Chuck Merriman, Dave Usher, Frank Baehr, Hokama Tetsuhiro, Jyoen Nakasone, Kinjo Masakazu, Kishaba Choji, Marion Manzo, Mas Tsuroka, Matayoshi Shinpo, Mohamed Kamin, Monty Guest, NASKA, NKS, Patrick McCarthy, Polish, Robert Dalgleish, Saihan Shiroma, Shiroma Kiyanori, shoshin nagamine, Tatsuo Suzuki, Tomimoto Yohei

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May 20 2022

Lucio Maurino

Filed under Bunkai, Competition, General, Kata, Shotokan, Traditional
May 20, 2022

I think that through Karate we must learn to adapt ourselves to situations. This is the first lesson I give to all my students. “Remember that Karate teaches you how to adapt yourself to different situations.” But before you can be adaptable in your body, like in a fighting situation, you must be adaptable in …

Antonio Diaz, Claudio Culasso, CNAG, Damien Quintero, Danito Manodoro, Domenico Maurino, Fiamme Gialle, FIJKAM, IRKRS, Italian, luca valdesi, Lucio Maurino, Luis Maria Sanz, Marco Forti, Mario Dell'Aquila, Michael Milon, Pasquale Stazione, Patrick McCarthy, Raffaele Funaro, Ryoke Abe, Vincenzo Figuccio, WKF

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Jan 05 2021

Hiroshi Kinjo

Filed under Budo, General, Traditional
January 5, 2021

I have always remained faithful to the precepts upon which Karatedo rests and have enjoyed a modest but fruitful life. That is what Karatedo, the art of Karate, is all about. Hiroshi Kinjo Virtually unknown in the west, Hiroshi Kinjo was one of the most unpretentious masters. One of the most respected Masters in Japan, …

Ambun Tokuda, Chojo Oshiro, Chojun Miyagi, Choki Motobu, Chomo Hanashiro, Chotoku Maeshiro, Gichin Funakoshi, Hiroshi Kinjo, Ibaragi University, Japanese, Kanken Toyama, Kenwa Mabuni, Koryu Uchinadi, Okina Kanagusuku, Patrick McCarthy, Richard Kim, Sanda Chinen, Shimpan Gusukuma, Shogen Okuzato, Yasutsune Itosu, Zen Nihon Karate-do Kenshukai

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Oct 29 2020

Filed under Budo, General, Traditional
October 29, 2020

Tradition is not about blindly following in the footsteps of the old masters, or even preserving their ashes in a box, but rather in keeping the flame of their spirit alive, by continuing to seek out, understand and improve what they originally sought. Patrick McCarthy Known for his detailed historical research into Karate and its …