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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 21, 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 27, 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....
Renshi Kidby
- Oct 20, 2013
- 0 min
Renshi Kidby
- Jun 16, 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...
Renshi Kidby
- Jun 15, 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!...
Sensei Steve Cook
- Jun 11, 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...
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 &...
Sensei Barry Nelson
- Apr 29, 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...
Sensei Steve Cook
- Apr 13, 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...
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 16, 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...
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...
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 30, 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...