Precept 19: Do Not Forget the Employment or Withdrawal of Power, the Extension or Contraction of the Body, the Swift or Leisurely Application of Technique

Precept 19: Do Not Forget the Employment or Withdrawal of Power, the Extension or Contraction of the Body, the Swift or Leisurely Application of Technique

Gichin Funakoshi‘s 19th precept of karate says that “Do not forget the employment or withdrawal of power, the extension or contraction of the body, the swift or leisurely application of technique”(一、力の強弱体の伸縮技の緩急を忘るな Hitotsu, chikara no kyōjaku, karada...
A Complete List of Wado Ryu Katas with Videos

A Complete List of Wado Ryu Katas with Videos

Wado Ryu karate style has only 9 official katas according to its founder, Hironori Otsuka sensei, in his book Wado Ryu Karate: Hironori Otsuka. The 9 official katas are Pinan Nidan, Pinan Shodan, Pinan Sandan, Pinan Yodan, Pinan Godan, Kūshankū, Naihanchi, Seishan and...
Karate vs BJJ: Which One Is Better for Self-Defense?

Karate vs BJJ: Which One Is Better for Self-Defense?

Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) are very different fighting styles and the question of which one is better for self-defense is often debated amongst martial art enthusiasts and this is the question I’m going to answer in this post. I will firstly cover...
Yoko Uke Technique and Applications

Yoko Uke Technique and Applications

Yoko uke appears in many Goju Ryu katas and is one of the first techniques that you will learn when you start karate. These basic techniques are the foundation of karate and it is important to learn to perform them properly with power. This post will show you how to...
Age Uke Technique and Applications

Age Uke Technique and Applications

Age uke is one of the first techniques that you will learn when you start learning karate. Though it looks simple, performing age uke correctly with maximum power is not easy. This post will show you how to perform age uke correctly from a natural stance, some...