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a better karate: April 2012
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Sunday, April 22, 2012. The story goes that what we know today as Karate we owe to intrepid Okinawans who travelled to China to pick the brains of Chinese masters. Later generations of karate masters based their authority and expertise on how close their relationship was to the original travelers to China, which brings me to a joke told to me by my friend, Bob the chef. It goes something like this:. The word is supposed to be celebrate.".
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a better karate: November 2013
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Friday, November 22, 2013. Silat Buka Lingkaran for Karateka. Recently, Lorenzo and I had the pleasure of traveling to Gorgonzola (just outside Milan) to learn Silat from Alvin. When you are practicing your kata, ask yourself if any movement seems wasteful. Does it seem more art than martial? Silat Suffian Bela Diri. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Like you, I have some questions that need answering. This is me trying to figure it all out.
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a better karate: Tekpi (Sai) The Sword Breaker of SSBD
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Monday, January 19, 2015. Tekpi (Sai) The Sword Breaker of SSBD. I just spent a weekend in Desenzano, Italy learning how to use tekpi directly from Maul Mornie (SSBD). The weekend consisted of instruction on gripping the weapon, grip changes, striking, blocking, and quite interestingly, joint locking. Totally accessible and friendly, Maul is open to all questions. Here he is in action. Any errors or misinterpretations are my own. Http:/ www...
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a better karate: gedan barai reconsidered
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Saturday, October 20, 2012. Is this too much gedan bari? Is the simpler version better? Personally, I think it makes for better karate. November 9, 2012 at 9:50 PM. Both hands and a pull and a push in every block. October 24, 2015 at 8:50 PM. October 24, 2015 at 8:51 PM. December 2, 2015 at 8:07 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Like you, I have some questions that need answering. This is me trying to figure it all out.
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a better karate: May 2012
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Sunday, May 6, 2012. Thought Experiment: the history. Last time, I suggested we try a thought experiment: assume something is wrong with our fundamental understanding of kata. How would we know and how would we fix it? If you remember the joke. In which a misunderstanding of basic principles becomes unquestioned "truth," the misunderstanding is resolved by going back to the source. Can we remain content with reduced content?
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a better karate: August 2012
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Sunday, August 19, 2012. The Underutilized Shuto Uke. Pity the poor shuto uke (shuto mawashi uke, double knife hand block). When does it ever get put to use except in kata practice? Forget about fighting, right? It seems traditional martial artists only use it for getting into a fighting stance. They'll wave their hands in the air and Presto! I'm a karate guy! But there's so much more to it. Saturday, August 11, 2012. I have been quietly (ok, ...
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a better karate: Where is the threat?
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Monday, January 14, 2013. Where is the threat? If you have been assiduously practicing your kata, you might be under the impression that the greatest threat came from the left hand side, particularly when four toughs block your path. Yeesh! In my previous blog, I ranted about the insanity of the multi person attack scenario. Now, I ask you to prove it to yourself. How would you fight four attackers? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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a better karate: January 2013
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Monday, January 14, 2013. Where is the threat? If you have been assiduously practicing your kata, you might be under the impression that the greatest threat came from the left hand side, particularly when four toughs block your path. Yeesh! In my previous blog, I ranted about the insanity of the multi person attack scenario. Now, I ask you to prove it to yourself. How would you fight four attackers? Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Like you, I have s...
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a better karate: March 2012
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Friday, March 30, 2012. From Tachi Waza to Ashi Waza. What are they doing in the syllabus except to have students stand in funny ways while developing leg strength and preserving tradition? Miss B would have gotten rid of them all. I am all for reducing clutter, especially as springtime approaches. Before we fill the dustbin with seldom used and appreciated karate technique, let's see what can be put to good use. In my previous post. Walk into...
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a better karate: October 2012
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A common sense approach to understanding and practicing kata. Monday, October 22, 2012. Haito uchi mawaru kiba dachi = takedown. Saturday, October 20, 2012. Is this too much gedan bari? Is the simpler version better? Personally, I think it makes for better karate. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Like you, I have some questions that need answering. This is me trying to figure it all out. View my complete profile. Http:/ knockdownfighters.proboards.com/index.cgi. Http:/ whatitis-meguro.blogspot.com/.
