Weapons for Karate
Though Karate means “open handâ€, the Japanese martial art which originated on the island of Okinawa actually traditionally used several weapons. The practice of using these weapons eventually died...
View ArticleA Brief Overview of Goju Ryu Karate Techniques
Goju Ryu Karate, developed by Chojun Miyagi, is a martial art style of Japan that combines “hard†and “soft†techniques and movements. It is ideal for use in close combat, where attacks can be...
View ArticleCat Stance
The cat stance is a typical stance that exists in styles of Karate and the Chinese martial arts. It is considered on e of the most popularly used stances in forms, sparring, and in drills practice. As...
View ArticleUechi Ryu Karate
Uechi Ryu Karate originated in Okinawa, and is considered a “hard†style. It was developed by Master Kanbun Uechi (1877-1948), who originally trained under Shu Shi Wa. Uechi Ryu was named after...
View ArticleKyokushinaki Karate
Kyokushinaki translates from Japanese as the ultimate reality/truth. This style of Karate was developed by Masutatsu Oyama, a Korean who immigrated to Japan and lived there for most of his life. He...
View ArticleShotokan Karate
Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) is the developer of Shotokan Karate, one of the major styles of Karate today. It is named after a combination of two words: pine waves, and house. This style, also known as...
View ArticleSanchin Kata
Sanchin is a form (also known as Kata) that exists in many styles of Karate. Master Chojun Miyagi is the creator of the Sanchin form.. With its roots in Southern China, it is no surprise that Sanchin...
View ArticleShotokai Karate
In 1956, a group of members part of the Shotokan Karate organization broke away and formed a new organization to maintain traditions, led by Master Shigeru Egami and Masters Yoshitaka (Gigo) Funakoshi...
View ArticleHombu Aikido
The Japanese martial art of Aikido has many branches. Major types of Aikido include Hombu, Yoshinkan, Tomiki-ryu and Yoseikan. Of all, Hombu is the most recognized in the world at this time. Hombu...
View ArticleMeditation in Aikido
In many martial arts, and particularly those from East Asia, meditation is an essential aspect of training. Performing meditative exercises allows the practitioner to refresh the mind and transform...
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