Techniques

修行の道 Shugyo no Michi

修行の道 Shugyo no Michi 修行の道 Shugyo no Michi “ The Path of Lifelong Training” Karatedo (空手道) is far...

Uke Waza

Shito-Ryu Uke Waza 受け技 (Defensive Techniques) In Shito-Ryu Karate-Do, the term...

Renshikan

Renshikan 錬志館 Logo Renshikan 錬志館 Emblem The Renshikan emblem was designed by Kuniaki...

Dojo Kun 道場訓

Dojo Kun 道場訓 Dojo Kun (道場訓) are the rules and guiding principles of the training hall in Japanese...

Five Principles of Defense

Five Principles of Defense 受けの五原則 The Kenwa Mabuni system of Shito-Ryu Karate emphasizes the Five...

Reishiki 礼式 or Reigi 礼儀

Reishiki 礼式 or Reigi 礼儀 The Spirit of Respect in Martial Arts Rei (礼) originates from the Japanese...

Four Elements of Martial Arts – 武道 の 四つ 原則

Four Elements of Martial Arts – 武道 の 四つ 原則 武道の四つ原則The Four Essential Principles of Martial...

Sho – Go 称号 Titles in Karate

Sho-Go 称号 – Title in Martial Arts Sho-GoSho Go is the traditional title system established by...

Kata 型 / 形 – Forms | Patterns of Karate

Kata 型 / 形 – Forms | Patterns of Karate Kata (型 / 形) is a Japanese term meaning “form” or...