Uke No Go Gensoku 受けの五原則 | Five Principles | Rules for Defense
Section :Section : Karate Techniques Insight Title: Uke No Go Gensoku 受けの五原則 | Five Principles for Defense Uke no Go Gensoku (受けの五原則) | Five Principles of Defense The Shito-Ryu Karate system formalizes and emphasizes the Five Principles of Defense, developed by Kenwa Mabuni, known as Uke no Go Gensoku (受けの五原則): 落花 Rakka (Falling Petals):Receiving the opponent’s […]
Tachikata たち 型
Tachikata たち型 Section : Technical Insight Title: Tachikata たち型 Tachikata (立ち方) is a Japanese term referring to stances and lower body positions in karate. The foundation for improving karate techniques lies in correct body positioning and balance. Powerful, accurate, smooth,…
Shitoryu Kata
Section updated in: Technical Insight Title: Shito-Ryu Kata 型 or 形 Kata (型 or 形) is a Japanese term meaning “form.” It refers to a structured and precise sequence of choreographed martial arts techniques practiced in a set pattern. Kata serves…
Shito-Ryu Characteristics | Techniques
Shito-Ryu Characteristics | Techniques 糸東流 特徴 | 手法 Section : Technical Insight Title: Shitoryu Karatedo History 糸東流歴史 Shito-Ryu Karate: A Complete and Versatile Martial Art System Shito-Ryu is a traditional style of Karate that integrates multiple classical martial systems, primarily…
Sensei 先生 Teacher
Sensei (Teacher) 先生 Section : Technical Insight Title: Sensei (Teacher) 先生 The Importance of the Sensei–Student Relationship in Karate-Do The relationship between a Sensei (teacher) and a student in martial arts is of great importance. In today’s modern world, this…




