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    Sensei Barry Nelson
    • Dec 29, 2015
    • 3 min

    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 22, 2014
    • 1 min

    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 28, 2014
    • 2 min

    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....
    Karate Genealogy
    Renshi Kidby
    • Oct 21, 2013
    • 0 min

    Karate Genealogy

    Dojo Kun (Full Version)
    Renshi Kidby
    • Jun 17, 2013
    • 1 min

    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...
    Dojo Kun (Under 14s version)
    Renshi Kidby
    • Jun 16, 2013
    • 1 min

    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!...
    Kumite Judge Hand Signals
    Sensei Steve Cook
    • Jun 12, 2013
    • 3 min

    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...
    Kumite Judge Flag Signals
    Sensei Steve Cook
    • Dec 26, 2011
    • 1 min

    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 &...
    Shotokan - The Meaning
    Sensei Barry Nelson
    • Apr 30, 2011
    • 2 min

    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...
    Karate Belt History
    Sensei Steve Cook
    • Apr 14, 2011
    • 1 min

    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...
    Gichin Funakoshi's 20 Karate-do Precepts
    Sensei Steve Cook
    • Dec 25, 2010
    • 1 min

    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 17, 2010
    • 1 min

    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...
    The Kosugi Tiger - Symbol of Shotokan
    Sensei Steve Cook
    • Nov 17, 2009
    • 2 min

    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...
    The Ten Elements of Kata
    Renshi Kidby
    • Nov 13, 2009
    • 1 min

    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 31, 2007
    • 1 min

    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...
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