Karate with Lionel Froidure – practical applications. In karate, or any other martial art, you can intervene in several different phases. In karate, these are called: go no sen, tai no sen and sen no sen. Karate with Lionel Froidure online https://www.lionelfroidure.com/ Go No Sen He attacks Oi Zuki, I block and strike after his attack. I absorb his movement, strike and come back out. We could also do a Go No Sen by pivoting, striking and coming out. It’s still a go no sen. I intervene after the strike. He throws, I block and strike. So it’s in 2 steps. Tai No Sen Tai No Sen, it’s the body th ..read more

Shorin-Ryu karate applications using direct force from the hip, lats, quads muscle, allowing compression of the body to easily execute punches or palm strikes. A central point can be recognized very well. Whoever controls the central area has a decisive advantage over his opponent. Shorin Ryu Pinan Shodan Karate Applications The post Shorin-Ryu Applications first appeared on Karate Do ..read more

Sensei Guy Brodeur, a highly accomplished martial artist with a 7th Dan ranking in Traditional Shotokan Karate. He boasts an impressive background, having been a four-time National Champion in various traditional styles and winning the SKI’s World Championship in Team Kata in 1985. Despite his success in competition and his strong foundation in Traditional Shotokan Karate, Guy felt a need for further development in his martial arts journey. In 1998, he encountered Sensei Steve Ubl, which significantly altered his perspective and approach to karate. This encounter redirected his path while main ..read more

Maeshiro Morinobu 9. Dan Hanshi is performing the kata Gojushiho. In some styles of karate, there are two versions of this kata – Gojūshiho Shō and Gojūshiho Dai. An advantage of the two versions of the kata is to better master the difficult techniques presented therein, but not without facing some confusion, for many sequences are the same and others only slightly different. Gojūshiho Shō and Gojūshiho Dai are two versions in Shotokan of the same, single Shōrin-ryū kata called Useishi (54) or Gojūshiho. See also this Shotokan videos: Gojushiho-Dai Gojushiho-Sho  Wikipedia Maeshiro Sen ..read more

Kata, the foundational element of Karate, serves as the bedrock upon which the entire art is built. These choreographed sequences of movements are not mere rituals to be practiced mechanically; instead, they serve as repositories of martial principles, tactics, and strategies handed down through generations. The essence of bunkai lies in deciphering the enigma woven into each kata—extracting real-world applications from seemingly choreographed patterns. This process transforms kata from a mere routine into a dynamic tool for practical self-defense, promoting a deeper connection between traditi ..read more

These videos were shot in Freiburg in 1968 and made possible under the direction of H.D. Rauscher (Deutsches Karate-Do Archiv). Kumite Combinations Hirokazu Kanazawa (jap. 金澤 弘和, Kanazawa Hirokazu; b. May 3, 1931 in Iwate Prefecture, Japan; † December 8, 2019) was one of the most distinguished karate masters of the present day. He was a holder of the 10th dan. In 2012 he was awarded the honorary title of Meijin, making him the only living title holder of the highest honors in Budō at the time. He was one of the last active masters to train with the legendary Shōtōkan founder Funakoshi Gichin ..read more

In Gichin Funakoshi’s book “Karate-do Kyohan”, as translated and edited by Tsutomo Ohshima, there are nine throws drawn from Shotokan kata. In this program, Tony Annesi illustrates them and shows aiki cognates, as well. 1. Byobu Daoshi: ‘Topple a Folding Screen’ 2. Koma Nage: ‘Spinning Top Throw’ 3. Kubi Wa: ‘Neck Ring’ 4. Katawa Guruma: ‘Cripple Wheel’ 5. Tsubame Gaeshi: ‘Swallow Reversal’ 6. Yari Dama: ‘Spearing Through’ 7. Tani Otoshi: ‘Valley Drop’ 8. Ude Wa: ‘Arm Ring’ 9. Gyaku Tsuchi: ‘Reverse Sledgehammer’ The post Funakoshi’s Nine Throws first appeared on Karate Do ..read more

Intro by David Gimberline Shotoryu Goshinjutsu is a system of self defense based on the kata of Shotokan. Basic Premises: Traditional Karate is an art of self defense Historically karate was taught primarily through kata Therefore kata should teach self defense To be of practical value, the primary defenses should be against the most likely attacks. Evaluating Applications Traditional Training Tips Here are a few changes we should make to traditional training in the Shotokan style. Honoring and respecting tradition does not mean to follow it blindly. The post Kata for Self Defense first ap ..read more

This is a summary of some of the practical and effective applications within the kata Kanku Dai (Kushanku). Kata is alway more interesting to practice when you actually know some realistic applications behind the techniques. We hope you can use these ideas in your own training and teaching and please subscribe to this channel for more exciting karate educational videos in the future. Historical background – When karate was introduced from Okinawa to mainland Japan, its curriculum was modified to be more suitable for teaching in large group settings. In the case of kata, explanation of the bru ..read more

The history of is kata, like many, has a good deal of vagueness or speculation around the transition time to Okinawa and the commentary in this article, which is more articulated in the video, is based on a consensus of my readings, the training of kata in Japan and in conversation with karate historian Hanshi Sells, who is the author of Unante. In summarizing all of this, I try to err on the side of probability in my comments rather than asserting that this or that actually happened. Chinto Kata and Application by Maywood Academy of Okinawan Karate during Shorin Ryu Shidokan Michigan Nationa ..read more