9. Karate is Sente. (Here sente means the initiative or the first move.) COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #9
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Interesting Article addressing “mudra.”
Mudra in the Martial Arts by Wayne Muromoto One of the more curious things that I encountered in my martial arts training was the use of mudra in … [Read more...] about Interesting Article addressing “mudra.”
Motobu Chokki Sayings #8
8. Kicks are not all that effective in a real confrontation. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by Marukawa, 1978 … [Read more...] about Motobu Chokki Sayings #8
Kakuto/Koken/Keito…Discussion
Internet Forum Discussion 2010 Forum Member 1 - I tend to stay away from what I call "off-beat" techniques. Seiken (and its many variations), uraken, … [Read more...] about Kakuto/Koken/Keito…Discussion
Motobu Sayings #7
7. In a real confrontation, more than anything else one should strike to the face first, as this is the most effective. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #7
Sho-ha Shorin ryu Training
Mr. Mills and I returned on 5/14/11 from training in Sho-ha Shorin ryu with John Hamilton Sensei who lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Training … [Read more...] about Sho-ha Shorin ryu Training
Motobu Sayings #6
6. One must develop the ability to deflect an attack even from behind. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #6
Sho-ha Shorin ryu Training
Mr. Mills and I will be traveling to Pittsburgh, PA to train with Mr. John Hamilton Sensei of Sho-ha Shorin ryu karate-do and Nitto-ryu Kenjutsu. We … [Read more...] about Sho-ha Shorin ryu Training
reiki/chi/ki…etc.
From a Karate Internet Forum: circa - 2007: These are, of course, my opinions – Brooks Snider. Unidentified person said, “…are you saying that … [Read more...] about reiki/chi/ki…etc.
Motobu Sayings #5:
5. One does not have to take care to block every single attack by an opponent with weak striking power. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #5:
