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Hawaii Karate Seinenkai seinenkai.com EN

A Karate Missionary Tetsuji Murakami by Zarko Modric

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Ninjutsu facts Nikola’s Ninjutsu page EN Miamoto Musashi: A Book of Five Rings samurai.com EN Miamoto Musashi: GORIN NO SHO – Nitten Ichi Ryu ozemail.com EN Miamoto Musashi: Famous duels geocities.com/georgemccall EN Miamoto Musashi, bio harenet.ne.jp EN Astrological Horoscope of… geocities.com/ninjaking_original EN Bruce Lee links bruceleelinks.com EN Bruce Lee nunchaku picture index erpriseguild.com/nunchaku EN Bruce Lee Forever bruceleeforever.cjb.net EN Bruce Lee fan club bruceandbrandonleefc.it IT Bill “Superfoot” Wallace Bill Wallace retired as the undefeated Professional Karate Association (PKA) Middleweight Champion after defeating Bill Biggs in a 12-round bout in June 1980. The victory, Wallace’s 23rd straight, signaled the end to an illustrious 15-year career in tournament and full contact fighting. Known to the karate world simply as “Superfoot,” symbolic of his awesome left leg, which was once clocked in excess of 60 mph, Wallace left a string of battered and bruised bodies along the martial arts fighting trail. He used his foot as others would use their hands, faking opponents with two or three rapid fake kicks and following with one solid knockout technique. His power was amazing, his precision astounding. Wallace, a 5-foot, 10 1/2 inch native of Portland, Ind., began studying karate in February 1967 after suffering a right leg injury in a judo accident. The injury left him without the use of the leg in karate competition. Some observers said Wallace was committing martial arts suicide. Wallace, however, had other ideas. In the next seven years, “Superfoot,” named after his manager saw an advertisement for a “super foot long hot dog” at a sporting event, dominated the point-tournament circuit. As a national champion point fighter three years in a row, Wallace captured virtually every major event on the tournament circuit. The more prestigious victories included: the U.S. Championships (3 times), the USKA Grand Nationals (3 times), and the Top Ten Nationals (2 times). He was such as dominant figure in martial arts that Black Belt magazine, the bible of industry publications, named him to its Hall of Fame three times in seven years — twice as “Competitor of the Year” and once as “Man of the Year.” In 1973, Wallace, whose education includes a bachelor’s degree (1971) in physical education from Ball State University and a master’s degree (1976) in kinesiology (the study of human movement) from Memphis State University, suffered what many considered a career-ending injury. However, one of Wallace’s friends, the late Elvis Presley, flew in a Los Angeles acupuncturist to treat the Karate champion at Graceland Manor. A year later, Wallace turned professional and captured the PKA middleweight karate championship with a second-round knockout (hook kick) of West German Bernd Grothe in Los Angeles. He relinquished the crown in 1980, undefeated and respected around the world. Despite his retirement, Wallace continues to be one of the martial arts most popular figures. He is the author of three books: Karate: Basic Concepts & Skills, Dynamic Kicking & Stretching, and The Ultimate Kick. As well as a former member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness, Wallace also has been active in the film industry. His credits include : A Force of One with Chuck Norris; Kill Point, with Cameron Mitchell; Continental Divide and Neighbors, with John Belushi, whom he acted as trainer and bodyguard; Protector, with Jackie Chan; A Prayer for the Dying, with Mickey Rourke; Ninja Turf; and A sword of Heaven. >>> Superfoot Wallace Official Site EN

 

 

 

Bob Liedke, Aikido Aikido/Jujitsu 7th dan, Master Bob Liedke began his martial arts career in 1960 with the study of Japanese judo. Spanning a period of more than 40 years, Master Liedke has studied several styles of karate, jujitsu, aiki-jitsu, and for the last 32 years, aikido. Over the ensuing years, he has modified the basic techniques of aikido to form a devastating self-defense system that could be safely and enjoyably practiced for self-defense, as well as health and fitness. In 1980, he founded the American Institute of Martial Arts, located in New Haven, CT., and is the second oldest continuously operating school in Connecticut. Source: ctaikido.com

Thom Harinck It was January 1972 that Thom Harinck founded the world’s most famous Muay Thai and Kickboxing Gym Chakuriki. Chakuriki is a Japanese word which means as much as “the power derived from”. Originally Harinck, who trained Mas Oyama’s Kyokushinkai karate for a short while, meant the Chakuriki-style to be a mixture of traditional karate, boxing, wrestling, judo and jiu jitsu, coupled with rigid meditation sessions. Another part of the style was handling the traditional kobudo weapons such as bo, manriki gusari, nunchaku and the sai. The emblem of Chakuriki shows a Thaiboxer and a Bullterrier with a twig between its fangs as a sign of peace. The Bullterrier was chosen to resemble because of its courage, intelligence, power, agility and speed. All of these are characteristic for a Chakuriki fighter. Source: fightingmaster.com

Kyoushi Patrick McCarthy (D) Jedem, der seit längerer Zeit an Kampfkunst interessiert ist, ist der Name Patrick McCarthy ein Begriff. Man kennt ihn als Autor verschiedener erstklassiger Bücher und Aufsätze über Geschichte, Entwicklung und Ausübung von Karate, als international anerkannten Experten auf seinem Gebiet, als Lehrer auf theoretischen wie praktischen Seminaren über altes Karate und Kobudo und als Dozenten am Australian College of Natural Medicine. Sein Name ist aus der heutigen Kampfkunstwelt nicht mehr wegzudenken. Patrick McCarthy wurde am 4. Dezember 1954 in Kanada geboren. Source: Koryu Uchinadi Honbu Dojo Berlin Taimak …name is pronounced Tie Mock. It’s an Aztec name that means “Striking Eagle”. Source: Taimak.net Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo Academy of Martial Arts & Oriental Healing Arts / Authentic, Traditional & Classical Ju-Jitsu Dojo / Hand to Hand Combat, Oriental Philosophy & Medicine / Himalayan Yoga, Meditation, T’ai Chi Chuan, Chi Gung, / Restoration Therapy and Energy Healing. / Sensei Alexey Kunin, 6 th Dan Ju-Jitsu, / Head of Katabami Ju-Jitsu Family, / Doctor of Natural Medicine & Oriental Arts ( Asia ) / source: katabami-jujitsu.com Mark Dacascos His father is of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry, mother is half-Irish and half-Japanese. Mark spent first 6 years with grandparents, Raymond and Jane (Kiyoko), in Hawaii. Mark competed in his first martial arts tournament at the age of 7. Although there are pictures of him doing Kung Fu stances when he was4. Mark lived in Denver before he moved to Europe. His parents had the opportunity to be some of the first Kung Fu teachers in Germany. Mark became friends with Emanuel Bettencourt, a fellow student of his parents’ academy.>>> source: MarkDacascos.com Chuck NORRIS … holds black belts in Tang Soo Do and 8th degree in Tae Kwon Do. He formed the Kick Drugs Out of America “KDOOA” Foundation in 1990.>>> Dana’s CN Page Jackie CHAN (1954- ) Chinese martial artist and motion picture star. Chan was born in Hong Kong and entered the China Drama Academy at 7. His first screen appearance, at 8, was in a Cantonese movie, The Big and Little Wong Tin-Bar source: Dragon list Gen. Hi Choi Hong Korean founder of tai kwon do. As a frail and sickly youth, he studied calligraphy and taekyon under the tutelage of Hann Il Dong. His turbulent political and military career began with an expulsion at 12 for organizing a student walkout, and includes a Japanese imprisonment for complicity in plans to overthrow the wartime military government of Korea.source: Dragon list

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Thom Harinck It was January 1972 that Thom Harinck founded the world’s most famous Muay Thai and Kickboxing Gym Chakuriki. Chakuriki is a Japanese word which means as much as “the power derived from”. Originally Harinck, who trained Mas Oyama’s Kyokushinkai karate for a short while, meant the Chakuriki-style to be a mixture of traditional karate, boxing, wrestling, judo and jiu jitsu, coupled with rigid meditation sessions. Another part of the style was handling the traditional kobudo weapons such as bo, manriki gusari, nunchaku and the sai. The emblem of Chakuriki shows a Thai boxer and a Bullterrier with a twig between its fangs as a sign of peace. The Bullterrier was chosen to resemble because of its courage, intelligence, power, agility and speed. All of these are characteristic for a Chakuriki fighter. Source: fightingmaster.com

Kyushindo Judo Kyushindo Judo is taught using natural, circular movements to over-balance your opponent, instead of strength and force to overcome them. Force can always be added to throws later, but used on its own, is of limited use if you find yourself against a stronger opponent. By concentrating on technique instead of strength and competition, Kyushindo Judo can be taught safely and enjoyably, reducing the chances of injury. For the same reason, the more ‘competitive’ techniques such as forced arm locks and strangle holds are not taught in Kyushindo Judo. We all need to be able to get up for school or work the next day. All this doesn’t mean that Kyushindo Judo is ineffective – or needn’t be hard work. If you learn to use both your own and your opponent’s movement to take them off-balance, Judo throws can be just as effective as by using strength alone. This can take more time and practice that relying on power, but is worth the effort. One other difference you’ll notice from other styles is that lessons are taught mainly in English rather than Japanese. Source: Kyushindo Judo

Kata Applications from Pre-War Karate Books Wisdom from the Past: Tidbits on Kata Applications from Pre-War Karate Books. Part One By Joe Swift ” The Okinawan self defense art known today as Karate do has undergone some major changes since its “public debut” a mere century ago. These changes have come about for many reasons, including its internationalization and popularization as a competitive sport. While these are important aspects of modern Karate do, the “old masters” agreed upon one thing: the essence of the martial art lies within its kata….source: seinenkai.com Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo Academy of Martial Arts & Oriental Healing Arts Authentic, Traditional & Classical Ju-Jitsu Dojo, Hand to Hand Combat, Oriental Philosophy & Medicine ,Himalayan Yoga, Meditation, T’ai Chi Chuan, Chi Gung, Restoration Therapy and Energy Healing. Sensei Alexey Kunin, 6 th Dan Ju-Jitsu, Head of Katabami Ju-Jitsu Family, Doctor of Natural Medicine & Oriental Arts ( Asia ) source: katabami-jujitsu.com Mark Dacascos His father is of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry, mother is half-Irish and half-Japanese. Mark spent first 6 years with grandparents, Raymond and Jane (Kiyoko), in Hawaii. Mark competed in his first martial arts tournament at the age of 7. Although there are pictures of him doing Kung Fu stances when he was4. Mark lived in Denver before he moved to Europe. His parents had the opportunity to be some of the first Kung Fu teachers in Germany. Mark became friends with Emanuel Bettencourt, a fellow student of his parents’ academy.>>> source: Mark Dacascos. com Gen. Hi Choi Hong Korean founder of tai kwon do. As a frail and sickly youth, he studied calligraphy and taekyon under the tutelage of Hann Il Dong. His turbulent political and military career began with an expulsion at 12 for organizing a student walkout, and includes a Japanese imprisonment for complicity in plans to overthrow the wartime military government of Korea.source: Dragon list

 

 

 

 

 

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Meditation Tip #1

Peace in the Midst of Chaos It’s easy for us to get caught up in our busy world with our minds racing from thought to thought. This rapid-fire of thinking causes stress, and unless we occasionally slow ourselves down and take a moment to rest, we will continue to jump from thought to thought until we are mentally exhausted. One technique to slow down and rest our minds is to interrupt our busy thinking by taking a moment to focus on something of grace and beauty. If we look for it, we can almost always find grace and beauty in the midst of the most chaotic day. Here’s a meditation that will help you see how this is done. Close your eyes and imagine yourself asleep. An alarm goes off, and you are late for an appointment. So you jump up and rush to get ready. As you hurriedly get dressed, you take a deep breath and focus on a cat asleep in the next room. A moment later, you are in your car stopped at a traffic light. You feel stressed. So you look around, take deep breath, and focus on how peacefully the clouds move across the sky. Now imagine that you have arrived at your appointment — a little late, but not bad. You have to wait to be seen. As you sit there, you begin to get nervous. You look around, take a deep breath and focus on a plant blowing gracefully by an air vent. You can almost always find something of grace and peace in the midst of an extremely busy day. At times when your mind is randomly racing from thought to thought, you can interrupt this stressful thinking and enjoy a peaceful moment of meditation when you need it the most. by Jay Tyler © 2001 Meditation Monthly more: >>>

 

 

 

 

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Stretching and Flexibility Everything you never wanted to know EN

Health-marketplace Health Supplements, vitamins, minerals, Herbal formulations, weight loss/thermogenics, athletic supplements, Men’s and Women’s Health Products and much more EN

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Choy Lee Fut Martial Arts EN

Martial Arts & Yoga The Alternative Medicine Journal of New England EN

Human growth hormone (HGH) and IGF-1 advice-hgh.com EN

SportsMedicine.com !!! EN

The Stretching Handbook EN

Knee Injuries and Disorders @ MEDLINE plus EN

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The 3 Components of a Healthy Lifestyle Eat Right, Work Out, Sleep Better The Three Components of a Healthy Lifestyle (ARA) – In today’s fast-paced world, moving at full speed isn’t an option, it’s a way of life. Finding the energy to keep up has led many Americans to improve their diets and increase their activity and exercise. Yet many people are missing the third vital component to a healthy lifestyle — a good night’s sleep. “Committing to improving overall health requires ambition, focus and knowledge,” says women’s health researcher Joan Shaver, Ph.D., RN, professor and dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “We should think of a healthy lifestyle as a triangle, with the three points of proper nutrition, exercise and sleep. If we fail to fulfill any one of these points, we are missing the potential for optimum health.” Good nutrition and exercise The requirements of eating a balanced diet will vary from individual to individual, but it is vital that all major food groups are included. Many of today’s diets may help improve weight loss, but often leave the body begging for vitamins and other essential nutrients. Eating a diet full of fruits, vegetables, breads, and fibers will help to give the body more energy for exercise and taking on the events of a busy day. “Getting in shape” means exercising at least three days a week for 30 minutes or more — not necessarily all at once. Exercise doesn’t have to be boring or rigorous — it can be as simple and fun as a morning walk or an evening bike ride. In fact, yard work is considered a great workout and long summer days allow for plenty of time outside. Since exercise will raise the body’s temperature and heart rate, be sure to complete exercise at least three hours before bedtime to allow the mind and body to wind down. Better sleep According to Dr. Shaver, several lifestyle factors must be considered to benefit from a better night’s sleep. First, evaluate the sleep environment — ensure that your room is cool, dim and quiet. Reserve the bedroom for sleep — avoid bringing work to bed or watching television in the bedroom. Next, allow enough time for sleep — on average, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recommends eight hours for adults. But, in the 2002 NSF “Sleep in America” poll, 39 percent of respondents said they were sleeping less than seven hours at night on weekdays. And most only slept 7.5 hours on the weekends. Finally, ensure that each sleep partner is comfortable by finding a mattress that meets individual needs. According to the NSF, 91 percent of people say their sleep surface is important in helping them get a deep, restful night’s sleep. And 89 percent of those surveyed in 2002 agree that a better quality mattress provides a better night’s sleep. One alternative to traditional innerspring mattresses is The Sleep Number Bed by Select Comfort. It allows individuals to adjust the bed to their ideal level of personal comfort — their Sleep Number. A Sleep Number is a number between zero and 100 that represents each individual’s ideal setting for mattress firmness, comfort and support. With dual-adjustable air chambers, sleep partners can independently adjust the firmness on their side of the Sleep Number bed without disrupting their partner’s desired comfort level. Kevin Garnett, professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has recognized the importance of sleep on his overall performance as a professional athlete and has taken personal sleep comfort to a new level. In 2001, the 6-foot, 11-inch forward ordered a custom-made 9-foot by 9-foot, dual-adjustable Sleep Number bed from Select Comfort. “The Sleep Number bed has helped me sleep through the night when my muscles ache after a hard workout,” says Garnett. “With a regular mattress you have to adjust your body to the bed. The Sleep Number bed allows you to adjust the bed to your body.” In studies conducted at Stanford University and Duke University, participants fell asleep faster and experienced better quality, more restorative sleep on the Sleep Number bed than on a traditional innerspring mattress. Stanford University researchers also found that 87 percent of those who slept on the Sleep Number bed experienced a greater percentage of REM sleep with fewer disturbances. The Sleep Number bed also provides more proper spinal alignment and 93 percent of participants reported back pain relief. For more information about these or other sleep facts, visit www.selectcomfort.com. To find out more about the Sleep Number bed, call (800) 535-BEDS. Courtesy of ARA Content more: > fitmoves.com >>>

Sidekick Foundation “Many studies show that martial arts training improves mental, physical and spiritual health. Our purpose is to bring those health-giving programs to various at-risk groups, such as “at-risk” children, people with disabilities and the elderly. In addition, the Foundation funds studies to show the effectiveness of martial arts programs to address the needs of different groups.” more “Sidekick Foundation”: JKA Karate history 26-April,1957 Sensei Gichin Funakoshi was passed away by age of 88th. Source JKA: >>> Joe LEWIS American karate pioneer, champion, and instructor. Lewis gew up on a farm in Knightdale, N.C. As a teenage he took up body building and wrestling. During his tournament fighting career, Lewis amassed more than 30 major titles. >>> Cardio Kick The crossover between Martial Arts and Aerobics. A workout that combines aerobics, cardiovascular and body toning while learning self-defense tactics. Improve strength, muscle tone, endurance. Reduce body fat and stress levels. This is is an intense, revolutionary training program for men and women. Tired of bench classes, stair masters and tread mills? How about a workout that accomplishes better results and at the same time you learn Martial Arts techniques? While you are getting into shape firming, toning, losing body fat and increasing endurance, you will learn basic Martial Arts techniques (kicking and punching) that could be used to protect yourself and loved ones. Wouldn’t it be great to learn something useful while getting into shape at the same time? more: >>>

MEDITATION Peace in the Midst of Chaos It’s easy for us to get caught up in our busy world with our minds racing from thought to thought. This rapid-fire of thinking causes stress, and unless we occasionally slow ourselves down and take a moment to rest, we will continue to jump from thought to thought until we are mentally exhausted. One technique to slow down and rest our minds is to interrupt our busy thinking by taking a moment to focus on something of grace and beauty. If we look for it, we can almost always find grace and beauty in the midst of the most chaotic day. Here’s a meditation that will help you see how this is done. Close your eyes and imagine yourself asleep. An alarm goes off, and you are late for an appointment. So you jump up and rush to get ready. As you hurriedly get dressed, you take a deep breath and focus on a cat asleep in the next room. A moment later, you are in your car stopped at a traffic light. You feel stressed. So you look around, take deep breath, and focus on how peacefully the clouds move across the sky. Now imagine that you have arrived at your appointment — a little late, but not bad. You have to wait to be seen. As you sit there, you begin to get nervous. You look around, take a deep breath and focus on a plant blowing gracefully by an air vent. You can almost always find something of grace and peace in the midst of an extremely busy day. At times when your mind is randomly racing from thought to thought, you can interrupt this stressful thinking and enjoy a peaceful moment of meditation when you need it the most. by Jay Tyler © 2001 Meditation Monthly more: >>>

 

 

FITNESS MUSIC

Music Flex ENMuscle Mixes ENMusicmixProductions EN

Dynamix Music dynamix-music.com EN

Power Music .powermusic.com EN

FITNESS CHOREOGRAPHY

The Step xxxcenter EN

Turnstep EN

Moving East Dance and Martial Arts EN

Power Music .powermusic.com EN

Canadian Fitness Organization canfitpro.com EN

MEDICINE

Stretching and Flexibility Everything you never wanted to know EN

Health-marketplace Health Supplements, vitamins, minerals, Herbal formulations, weight loss/thermogenics, athletic supplements, Men’s and Women’s Health Products and much more EN

Why Warm Up? Meriter Sports Medicine EN

Choy Lee Fut Martial Arts EN

Martial Arts & Yoga The Alternative Medicine Journal of New England EN

Human growth hormone (HGH) and IGF-1 advice-hgh.com EN

SportsMedicine.com !!! EN

The Stretching Handbook EN

Knee Injuries and Disorders @ MEDLINE plus EN

Meriter Sports Medicine EN

Knee Knowledge Meriter Sports Medicine EN

Acute Knee Injuries Meriter Sports Medicine EN

Weights Net EN

Canada Food Guide hc-sc.gc.ca EN

Alt-Med Back Pain Program Combines Medicine and Martial Arts EN

Fit Mommies EN

FootHealthNetwork EN IT D EP POR

Book: Stretching e Flessibilità: A – Sullo stretching .technick.net EN IT

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Homoeopathy EN

NUTRITION

Health-marketplace Health Supplements, vitamins, minerals, Herbal formulations, weight loss/thermogenics, athletic supplements, Men’s and Women’s Health Products and much more EN

Weights Net EN

NutriGenie Nutrition software EN

 

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Jackie CHAN

(1954- ) Chinese martial artist and motion picture star. Chan was born in Hong Kong and entered the China Drama Academy at 7. His first screen appearance, at 8, was in a Cantonese movie, The Big and Little Wong Tin-Bar source: Dragon list

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meditation Tip #1

Peace in the Midst of Chaos It’s easy for us to get caught up in our busy world with our minds racing from thought to thought. This rapid-fire of thinking causes stress, and unless we occasionally slow ourselves down and take a moment to rest, we will continue to jump from thought to thought until we are mentally exhausted. One technique to slow down and rest our minds is to interrupt our busy thinking by taking a moment to focus on something of grace and beauty. If we look for it, we can almost always find grace and beauty in the midst of the most chaotic day. Here’s a meditation that will help you see how this is done. Close your eyes and imagine yourself asleep. An alarm goes off, and you are late for an appointment. So you jump up and rush to get ready. As you hurriedly get dressed, you take a deep breath and focus on a cat asleep in the next room. A moment later, you are in your car stopped at a traffic light. You feel stressed. So you look around, take deep breath, and focus on how peacefully the clouds move across the sky. Now imagine that you have arrived at your appointment — a little late, but not bad. You have to wait to be seen. As you sit there, you begin to get nervous. You look around, take a deep breath and focus on a plant blowing gracefully by an air vent. You can almost always find something of grace and peace in the midst of an extremely busy day. At times when your mind is randomly racing from thought to thought, you can interrupt this stressful thinking and enjoy a peaceful moment of meditation when you need it the most. by Jay Tyler © 2001 Meditation Monthly more: >>>

 

 

 

 

 

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When the Way comes to an end, then change – having changed, you pass through. I Ching Source: Warrior Quotes

Shinto Muso-ryu Jo Shinto* Muso-ryu jo is said to be the oldest style for using a stick (jo) in combat in Japan. It was founded in the early 17th century by Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi, an exponent of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu. Shinto Muso-ryu oral tradition maintains that Gonnosuke once fought Miyamoto Musashi, one of the most famous swordsmen of the time, with a staff (bo) in a training match and was defeated by Musashi’s cross-block (jujidome) technique. According to legend, Gonnosuke was dissatisfied with this outcome and retired to Mt. Homan, in what is now Fukuoka Prefecture, in Kyushu, where he engaged in a series of religious austerities, all the while contemplating the reasons for his defeat. Finally, he received “divine” inspiration about a new method of using a staff-like weapon, making it shorter (50 1/4″) and thinner (7/8″) for more rapid manipulation. He devised a number of techniques for this new weapon, which he called a stick (jo) (as opposed to staff or bo), that included the use of the thrust (tsuki) of a spear, strike (utsu) of a sword and staff and sweep (harai) of a naginata. Factual documents of the style (ryu) are quite rare. It is said that there is a record at Tsukuba Shrine, in Ibaragi Prefecture, that reports that Gonnosuke was able to defeat Musashi in a rematch. This story is not recorded elsewhere, however, outside fictional novels, and may not be factual. There are a total of 64 techniques in Shinto Muso-ryu jo that are divided into a number of sets, each with a different character. Training is systematic and develops the exponent’s technical skills and psychological abilities, from body movement and weapons handling to the proper use of timing, targeting, and distancing, and intense mental or spiritual training, all to enable the exponent to successfully use the weapon in mortal combat. Exponents begin their study of jo by learning a set of twelve basic techniques (kihon waza), which contain all of the style’s essential movements. They then proceed through different sets of techniques of stick versus sword(s): omote, chudan, ran-ai, kage, samidare, gohon no midare, and okuden. A final set, the gokui hiden (also called go muso no jo), consists of techniques that are taught only to exponents who have received a menkyo kaiden, the highest level of license in the system. Also included in the curriculum of the Shinto Muso-ryu jo are twelve techniques of swordsmanship called Shinto-ryu kenjutsu. The first eight techniques are long sword versus long sword, followed by four techniques that are long sword versus short sword. There are four levels of recognition in Shinto Muso-ryu jo. They are okuiri-sho, sho-mokuroku, go-mokuroku, and menkyo kaiden. Menkyo kaiden is the style’s highest level of recognition and these exponents are the only people who are legally qualified to teach and promote exponents of Shinto Muso-ryu jo. In addition to Shinto Muso-ryu jo and Shinto-ryu kenjutsu, a number of separate arts are taught at various points in an exponent’s training. They are considered assimilated arts, and include Uchida-ryu tanjojutsu, Ikkaku-ryu juttejutsu, Isshin-ryu kusarigama-jutsu, and Ittatsu-ryu hojojutsu. *The name can be spelled and pronounced either “Shinto” or “Shindo.” Both are correct. This text has been adapted from “Field Guide to the Japanese Classical Martial Arts” by Meik & Diane Skoss; the original article can be found in Sword & Spirit: Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan, volume two. Source: http://shinto-muso-ryu.org

Kyushindo Karate One way in which Kyushindo Karate differs from some other styles is that is uses more natural, circular movements, as well as the straight techniques you would normally see. This makes it easier to move around an opponent rather than just defending or attacking from the front and in time, can give you more options against both single and multiple attackers. Blocking techniques are used to deflect an opponent’s attack, rather than trying to stop it using only force and strength. Striking techniques such as punches and kicks are practiced from a relaxed position, so that speed and accuracy can be developed in preference to power. With practice, power does come from good technique and movement, but in Kyushindo, we do not use exercises like breaking boards or bricks to develop strength and power alone. Another difference from some Karate styles is that we don’t aim for particularly high or fancy kicking techniques. Again, we concentrate on developing good, fast techniques which can be achieved by aiming for lower target areas. With practice, higher grades will be expected to get their kicks higher and combine them with more complicated movements; but we do not use forced stretching exercises to take kicks higher than you could do naturally. .Source: Kyushindo Karate

Kyudo – the Way of the Bow Centuries ago in Japan, archery was regarded as the highest discipline of the Samurai warrior. Then, as the bow lost its significance as a weapon of war, and under the influence of Buddhism, Shinto, Daoism and Confucianism, Japanese archery evolved into Kyudo, the “Way of the Bow”, a powerful and highly refined contemplative practice. Kyudo, as taught by Kanjuro Shibata XX, is not a competitive sport and marksmanship is regarded as relatively unimportant. According to Shibata Sensei, a master of the Heki Ryu Bishu Chikurin-ha school of Kyudo, the ultimate goal of Kyudo is to polish the mind – the same as in sitting meditation. “One is not polishing one’s shooting style or technique, but the mind. The dignity of shooting is the important point. This is how Kyudo differs from the common approach to archery. In Kyudo there is no hope. Hope is not the point. The point is that through long and genuine practice your natural dignity as a human being comes out. This natural dignity is already in you, but it is covered up by a lot of obstacles. When they are cleared away, your natural dignity is allowed to shine forth” – Shibata Sensei. Source: zenko.org

Quote Not to borrow the strength of another, nor to rely on one’s own strength; to cut off past and future thoughts, and not to live within the everyday mind… then the Great Way is right before your eyes. – Yamamoto Tsunetomo Source: Warrior Quotes Sei Kosho Shorei Kai International Sei Kosho Shorei Kai International is an organization dedicated to the preservation of the teachings of the late James M. Mitose and all other old masters. 1995 Eastern United States Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo Summer Camp Staff: David LoPriore Sensei, Larry Kraxberger Shihan, Bruce Juchnik Hanshi, David Champ Sensei, and Michael Brown Sensei. Source: Sei Kosho Shorei Kai International Nanbudo, philosophy and concept of Energy, breathing, movement and mental attitude, as well as interaction and balance between them, are indivisible elements necessary for improvement of physical and mental health. To understand Nanbudo as martial art we can use three levels of practicing: First level technical assimilation of efficient aspects of different martial arts. Second level physical reaching and keeping health through strict control of physical functions, especially breathing Third level spiritual (mental) learning how to create self-control, imagination and intuition. Nanbudo as a school of energy creation and martial art of the future was made in 1978, but it still evolves together with his founder. It is open system, functioning on a feedback mechanism. Feedback is one of the elementary concepts we can meet in cybernetics, science of communication and organization of systems. Feedback is a method of controlling system by inserting results of preliminary actions. Nanbudo is evolving by that principle. Nanbu, as creator of ideas, sets some principles, lets them circle among the people and observes reactions. Students and teachers are representing feedback mechanism with theirs perceptions, critics and remarks. New ideas and principles are created, and they go to the beginning of the process. Nanbudo-Org: >>> Gen. Hi Choi Hong Korean founder of tai kwon do. As a frail and sickly youth, he studied calligraphy and taekyon under the tutelage of Hann Il Dong. His turbulent political and military career began with an expulsion at 12 for organizing a student walkout, and includes a Japanese imprisonment for complicity in plans to overthrow the wartime military government of Korea.source: Dragon list Unarmed Defense (1943.) Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier, June 30, 1942, Section II, Basic Principles Editor’s notes by Joseph R. Svinth. Text provided by Mike Belzer. Copyright © EJMAS 2000. PRINCIPLES OF UNARMED DEFENSE. — It is of the utmost importance that in order to learn unarmed defense in the manner necessary to use it effectively, the principles be first mastered. a. The first principle is “balance.” The accompanying illustrations will be used to point out the principle of balance. Figure 1-1 illustrates a man in balance with his legs apart. It is shown that the individual in this position is on balance from right to left and from left to right. However, figure 1-2 shows that he is definitely off balance forward, and figure 1-3 shows that he is also off balance backward. It is usually assumed that when an individual assumes the position of the charge he is on balance all the way around. Figure 2-1 shows that in a position of charge with the right foot forward, the individual is on balance from right front to left rear and from left rear to right front. However, figure 2-2 shows that in this position he is off balance to the right rear, and figure 2-3 shows that he is off balance to the left front. Notice the small amount of effort required to take an individual off balance when you know in what directions he is strong and in what directions he is weak. No matter what position an individual assumes, he is off balance in some direction. source: JOURNAL OF NON-LETHAL COMBATIVES more: >>>

 

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SUGGESTIONS FOR MEDITATION PREPARATION:-Set aside about 1/2 hour for your exercise.-Wear loose clothing.-Sit comfortably, supporting your back with pillows, so that you may sit upright without strain or effort.-To make yourself aware of tension in your body, you can start by tightening and holding muscles tight, moving from your toes upward. Then releasing the tension.-Drinking a glass of water before starting helps you feel cleansed.-Take 12 deep breaths holding them in a few seconds and releasing them. Inhale as deeply as possible and exhale fully, while focusing on the countdown.-If thoughts come into your mind, don’t get frustrated, just imagine them leaving out the top of your head.- Pick a quiet room or area for these exercises. Incense is also extremely helpful in creating an all enveloping atmosphere. Low lighting or candle light is also helpful in easing your ability to focus. Now simply enjoy! Source: meditation for living.com more: >>>

 

 

 

 

 

Jodo Dr. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo. (1860-1938) Dr. Jigoro Kano was born in 1860 in Kobe, Japan into a wealthy family. In 1877, as a college student he studied Tenshin-Shinyo Jujitsu under Hachinosuke Fukuda and Masatomo Iso. Fukuda gave Jigoro Kano a heavy iron rod which Kano used to practice bojitsu techniques (stick fighting). After very hard workouts Kano massaged his aching body with a strong foul smelling liniment which he prepared himself. The other students in the dojo referred to him as “Kano the Odoriferous”. Fukuda died in 1880 at 52 years of age. Jigoro Kano, his student, tried to keep his dojo open, but realized he needed more training. Kano then began his studies of Kito-Ryu under Tsunetoshi Iikubo. The Kito-Ryu emphasized nagewaza (throwing techniques). These techniques complemented the grappling techniques of Tenshin-Shinyo Ryu.In 1882 Kano founded Kodokan Judo. His system of martial arts (Judo) all but replaced the parent arts of jujitsu in Japan. Dr. Kano, was an educator and was successful in introducing Judo into the Japanese school system. Dr. Kano traveled the world spreading judo to many nations. He visited the dojo of George Yoshida in New York City in 1920, 1936 and 1938. In 1924, Dr. Kano awarded a sandan to Henry Seishiro Okazaki, the founder of Danzan-Ryu. Dr. Kano died in 1938 on board the ship SS Hikawa Maru on a return voyage from Cairo where he had met with an Olympic committee. It was his dream to have judo in the Olympic games. .Source: pinewoodkarate.com

Dr. Emin TOPIC (Budokai Zagreb martial arts school) Budokai represents a modern approach to the field of martial arts. It unites three main aspects of martial arts into one global discipline: wrestling, boxing, and traditional weapons handling. Additionally, Budokai includes the positive psychophysical activity, the art of the relationship with the human environment, as well as therapeutic gymnastics. As a genuine martial art its founder Dr. Emin Topic introduced Budokai in 1954; competitions have been held since 1969. At that time particular tactical directions were achieved: the idea of the integration of the three mentioned disciplines into the global martial art was connected in a profound synthesis with the form of a sports competition. The skill of self-defense and conflict resolution between attacker and attacked was adjusted to fit into the requirements of a sports competition. Due to Dr. Emin Topic’s tremendous enthusiasm, a Croatian doyen of martial arts (judo, karate, budokai) and long lasting educational practice, Zagreb’s Budokai School continues producing generations of successful competitors on both national and international levels. To thousands of other, less known students, mattresses in Habdeliceva Street #1 helped to create security, self-esteem, and other positive values in life that this activity builds for an individual and the community at large. The results in sports, domestic and international, pedagogical and educational activity, the representation in the media, the popularity of the budokai sport, the amount of clubs and active members and competitors, have all been changing throughout the decades. Many different factors determined these changes: goals, plan and program, orientation, social-economic situation, adequate infrastructure, and so forth. Yet, the Budokai School Zagreb is more competitive and stronger than ever. Parts of the text reprinted by permission from Dr. Irena Kos-Topic, 2001. source: BUDOKAI Zagreb Defenses against Blows with Club (1943.) FM 21-150, Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier, June 30, 1942, Section IX, Defenses against Blows with Club, and Techniques of Club Technical comments regarding illustrations provided by Mike Belzer and Joseph Svinth. Copyright © EJMAS 2002. Editor’s note: Section VII, “Taking Prisoners” and Section VIII, “Defenses against Knife and Sword,” are omitted. Figure defense against wary approach with knife,” shows why – many of these techniques work better in demonstrations than in practice. In Section IX, be aware that the photos show the unarmed Defender dangerously far away from the armed Attacker. Also, to do the unarmed defenses shown, Defender must practice covering ranges of 1-2 meters very rapidly without much telegraph. DEFENSE AGAINST DOWNWARD BLOW WITH CLUB. — As your opponent strikes a downward blow with the club, you will present your left forearm against his right forearm in the manner. You will make no attempt to stop the blow directly, but rather deflect it to your left so as to enable you to wrap your left arm around his right one, bringing your wrist under his right elbow. [Technical comments: Defender might want to join hands and then use the right to raise the left, as this is stronger, faster, and harder to escape] Your further action is to place your right hand on your opponent’s shoulder or upper arm and lock your left hand on your own forearm. You are now in a position to break your opponent’s arm simply by applying pressure. A small degree of pressure will cause him to drop his weapon. [Technical comments: A bent arm is stronger and faster, and therefore better, than the straight arm] DEFENSE AGAINST SIDE STROKE WITH CLUB. –The more experienced individual will strike a slanting sideward blow at the side of the head. You will make no attempt to stop the blow, but will lower your head out of range by bending the knees, at the same time reaching upward with your left hand or arm, without grasping your opponent’s club arm) and striking your opponent’s forearm, continuing its momentum over your head. [Technical comments: Note – bend the knees, do not lean back. This requires practice.] This will turn your opponent completely off balance. You will now take a long step with your right leg to your opponent’s right, at the same time twisting your body to left and raising your right arm shoulder-high with the back of your body and shoulders. Your elbow will make contact in the soft spot of your opponent’s side between the hipbone and the short ribs. A man struck in this manner will drop as though shot. [Technical comments: Although a nice evasion, Defender should keep his left hand up to protect his head from Attacker’s elbow. A more upright posture would also deliver more of Defender’s weight into his attack.] HOW TO HOLD CLUB. – The club, when it is carried, should be used only with the left hand. [Technical comment: Presumably left-handed people would use the stick only with the right hand, as the reason for this usage is that it leaves the strong hand free to protect or draw a holstered handgun. But if the stick is the only weapon, then there is no reason to avoid putting it into the strong hand.] The thong should be of a length suited to the hand of the individual who is to use it. In wrapping the thong around the hand or arm, the following procedure should be followed. The thumb is first hooked through the loop of the thong. The thong is then brought over the back of the hand and the handle of the club brought up from the little finger edge and then grasped by the hand with the grip illustrated in The club should not be used as a bludgeon except in dire necessity, but should be used as an extension of the arm. It is a much more effective weapon if it is used to jab rather than to strike. Practice in using the club in this manner will render it very effective against attack by many types of weapon. It can then be used in parrying blows or turning aside thrusts in the same manner as the fencer uses the foil. When it is necessary to stop a charging opponent or to subdue a recalcitrant individual, a jab to the solar plexus is extremely efficient. If your opponent is so close as to render the body jab impractical, the chin or throat jab is equally effective. source: JOURNAL OF NON-LETHAL COMBATIVES more: >>>

 

Gordon Doversola America’s Modern Masters -Four who have devoted their lives to teaching the Martial Art. – Gordon Doversola – Inside Karate, September 1987 Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Doversola started his martial arts training at the tender age of 7. The Island’s rich selection of martial arts allowed him to sample the menu of many styles, which he feasted on, obtaining instructor ratings in kendo, kenpo, jujitsu and kung-fu. After his military service during the Korean Conflict, Doversola moved to Los Angeles, California in the early 50s. There, his insatiable appetite for martial arts knowledge led to the title of Shihan (grandmaster of a style) Teiken Nagusko. One taste of Okinawa-te and Doversola was hooked. The remarkable, reclusive, recalcitrant Nagusko had studied under the great one-armed master Motobu in Okinawa, who passed on the lineage of the system before he died. And in the same tradition, an already aged and ill Nagusko saw in Doversola the potential to become the next Shihan of the art. As Doversola recounts, “the first time I met Shihan Nagusko was in a diner I used to go to after work. The owner, who knew I was a martial arts instructor, pointed out an old man sitting by himself in a booth. I went over to speak with him (Nagusko), to get to know him, but I could feel the old master’s powerful aura holding me off. When he looked at me his eyes were like daggers, and I could barely mumble my name under the intensity of his stare. He ignored me that night, but I kept after him…I found out where he lived and used to go by his house at least once a day…and he eventually, little by little, got used to me hanging around. I would show him what I knew, which I thought was pretty good, but he’d just shake his head and tell me I was only a beginner. He’d say, ‘you know this?’ then do a little move, which of course I didn’t know, then look at me and shake his head again. “I remember, like it happened yesterday, when he accepted me as a student. I’d been hanging around and bugging him for lessons for months. One night he turned that stare of his on me and said, ‘You ready to die?’ I had to take a step back…you could tell he was deadly serious…but I found the courage to say yes. He looked through me, said ‘Good,’ then after a pause said, ‘The training may kill you.'” Doversola quit teaching; quit everything but eating, sleeping and his job in order to dedicate himself to learning Okinawa-te from master Nagusko. Doversola called his girlfriend and told her, “I’m going away on a trip and won’t be able to see you for a while – about five years.” Nagusko fed him everything he knew, and Doversola ate it up like a starving man for over three years of intense training. In 1957, after Nagusko’s return to Okinawa, the designated successor of Okinawa-te opened his first school to the public. Since then Shihan Doversola has never closed his doors, nor changed the powerful fighting art he has taught to such martial art luminaries as Joe Lewis, Jim Kelly and Dan Inosanto, to name but a few. Doversola has been in the arts for almost half a century, the last 30 years have been devoted to teaching Okinawa-te to students like Michael Pecina who began training with the Shihan when he was only 7 years old. Almost half a century in the arts; 30 years teaching Okinawa-te to kids and their kids a generation later. What has kept Doversola at it so long? It’s not for fame, certainly not for financial fortune… There is a picture on the wall of Doversola’s humble dojo (where the equipment is worn and frayed like the black belt of an old master. “These mats have seen a lot of blood and sweat,” he likes to say). Taken back in the 60s, it’s a photo of six young men in fighting posture. The Shihan likes to point to the (then) young men, “kids” he calls them, and reflect on how their lives turned out. “This one is an engineer now,” he says, “This guy went to college and became a…” Success stories. Doversola believes in the power of the martial arts to teach students how to set values in life and how to accomplish one’s goals. Doversola has accomplished his goal, he lives a life of value to others. Source: tebudo.com

Shintaido Completely new type of martial arts which is designed to recall, open up, and nurture nature human body. Looking back history of martial arts and various kinds of weapons attached to them, we can recognize that they are outcomes of environmental necessity of the age. Taking only the shape of sword for example, we can see a close relationship with evolution of battle method and armor. In the age of wars, back in the 16th century, individual and group battle capabilities were important needs of the society. And in the Edo era, which was probably the most peaceful two and a half centuries in the Japanese history, people sought more self spiritual uplift out of martial arts rather than physical strength in a battle. Eventually, many superior ideas came out and developed during this period by practicing martial arts. Down in the Meiji era, right after the Edo era when Japan quit the isolation policy and started modernizing the country, the style of martial arts, Judo and Kendo, had changed to sports for ordinary people. Today, what we need most is neither martial arts for killing and hurting people nor just sports to compete physical superiority, but totally new type of martial arts. We no longer have to brandish a real sword and throwing, kicking, or punching one another. We, as martial artists, wonder why such martial arts did not exist before. We believe following items should be included in the martial arts for today’s people. Source: shintaido.com

Supreme Master Gichin FUNAKOSHI

The life of Supreme Master Gichin Funakoshi was the starting point of the art of karate. He changed the name of the art from “katrate-jutsu” to “karate-do”, established the five dojo precepts, and through his magnificent philosophy of karata became the torchbearer of spiritual culture. The following are the main events in Master Funakoshi’s life. Funakoshi was born the son of a samurai in 1870 (3rd year of Meiji), in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Because he was very physically weak he took up karate (at that time still the typically Ryukyuan art of self-defense) to strengthen his body. In 1913 (2nd year of Taisho) he became Chairman of the Okinawa Shobu Kai, and in 1922 (eleventh year of Taisho) he gave the first public performance of karate at a physical education exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Education. This evoked great public interest, and as a result Funakoshi moved to Koishikawa, in Tokyo, where he set up his Meisei-Juku dojo. From 1924 (13th year of Taisho) he taught at various universities, including Keio, Tokyo, Takushoku, Hitotsubashi, Waseda, Hosei, Chuo, Senshu and Nippon Medical College. JKA more:

Jim KELLY

….They asked me to show them some karate, so I started jumping all over the room, throwing kicks all over the place. Then they said “Do you know Bruce Lee?” I had to say no, because I’d never met him. I just knew of him from his Green Hornet television show. Then Fred looked at me and said “When can you leave for Hong Kong? You have the part.” So I flew out to Hong Kong and shot Enter the Dragon with the great Bruce Lee. Jim Kelly took up boxing to supplement his martial arts skills and learn the boxer’s mentality. Kelly claims a lot of martial artists underestimate boxing skills. BB: What was it like working with Lee? KELLY: Oh man. That’s a story in itself. Bruce is one of my heroes. I had the utmost respect for him, not only as a martial artist, but also as a human being. Because I know what Bruce Lee went through. Most people don’t realize that Bruce didn’t just pop out and become a star. It was hard as hell for Bruce to become an actor. And the reason why was because he was Chinese. America did not want a Chinese hero, and that’s why he left for Hong Kong. He was down and out. He was hurt financially. He told me that he tried to stick it out, but he couldn’t get the work he wanted. So he said “Hey, I’m gone.” My understanding, from talking to Bruce, was that the Kung Fu series was written for him, and Bruce wanted to do that…….Source: blackbeltmag.com

 

Shinto Muso-ryu Jo Shinto* Muso-ryu jo is said to be the oldest style for using a stick (jo) in combat in Japan. It was founded in the early 17th century by Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi, an exponent of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu. Shinto Muso-ryu oral tradition maintains that Gonnosuke once fought Miyamoto Musashi, one of the most famous swordsmen of the time, with a staff (bo) in a training match and was defeated by Musashi’s cross-block (jujidome) technique. According to legend, Gonnosuke was dissatisfied with this outcome and retired to Mt. Homan, in what is now Fukuoka Prefecture, in Kyushu, where he engaged in a series of religious austerities, all the while contemplating the reasons for his defeat. Finally, he received “divine” inspiration about a new method of using a staff-like weapon, making it shorter (50 1/4″) and thinner (7/8″) for more rapid manipulation. He devised a number of techniques for this new weapon, which he called a stick (jo) (as opposed to staff or bo), that included the use of the thrust (tsuki) of a spear, strike (utsu) of a sword and staff and sweep (harai) of a naginata. Factual documents of the style (ryu) are quite rare. It is said that there is a record at Tsukuba Shrine, in Ibaragi Prefecture, that reports that Gonnosuke was able to defeat Musashi in a rematch. This story is not recorded elsewhere, however, outside fictional novels, and may not be factual. There are a total of 64 techniques in Shinto Muso-ryu jo that are divided into a number of sets, each with a different character. Training is systematic and develops the exponent’s technical skills and psychological abilities, from body movement and weapons handling to the proper use of timing, targeting, and distancing, and intense mental or spiritual training, all to enable the exponent to successfully use the weapon in mortal combat. Exponents begin their study of jo by learning a set of twelve basic techniques (kihon waza), which contain all of the style’s essential movements. They then proceed through different sets of techniques of stick versus sword(s): omote, chudan, ran-ai, kage, samidare, gohon no midare, and okuden. A final set, the gokui hiden (also called go muso no jo), consists of techniques that are taught only to exponents who have received a menkyo kaiden, the highest level of license in the system. Also included in the curriculum of the Shinto Muso-ryu jo are twelve techniques of swordsmanship called Shinto-ryu kenjutsu. The first eight techniques are long sword versus long sword, followed by four techniques that are long sword versus short sword. There are four levels of recognition in Shinto Muso-ryu jo. They are okuiri-sho, sho-mokuroku, go-mokuroku, and menkyo kaiden. Menkyo kaiden is the style’s highest level of recognition and these exponents are the only people who are legally qualified to teach and promote exponents of Shinto Muso-ryu jo. In addition to Shinto Muso-ryu jo and Shinto-ryu kenjutsu, a number of separate arts are taught at various points in an exponent’s training. They are considered assimilated arts, and include Uchida-ryu tanjojutsu, Ikkaku-ryu juttejutsu, Isshin-ryu kusarigama-jutsu, and Ittatsu-ryu hojojutsu. *The name can be spelled and pronounced either “Shinto” or “Shindo.” Both are correct. This text has been adapted from “Field Guide to the Japanese Classical Martial Arts” by Meik & Diane Skoss; the original article can be found in Sword & Spirit: Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan, volume two. Source: http://shinto-muso-ryu.org

Kyushindo Karate One way in which Kyushindo Karate differs from some other styles is that is uses more natural, circular movements, as well as the straight techniques you would normally see. This makes it easier to move around an opponent rather than just defending or attacking from the front and in time, can give you more options against both single and multiple attackers. Blocking techniques are used to deflect an opponent’s attack, rather than trying to stop it using only force and strength. Striking techniques such as punches and kicks are practiced from a relaxed position, so that speed and accuracy can be developed in preference to power. With practice, power does come from good technique and movement, but in Kyushindo, we do not use exercises like breaking boards or bricks to develop strength and power alone. Another difference from some Karate styles is that we don’t aim for particularly high or fancy kicking techniques. Again, we concentrate on developing good, fast techniques which can be achieved by aiming for lower target areas. With practice, higher grades will be expected to get their kicks higher and combine them with more complicated movements; but we do not use forced stretching exercises to take kicks higher than you could do naturally. .Source: Kyushindo Karate

 

 

 

SOMA

… The School Of Martial Arts (SOMA), (part of the Oxford Martial Arts Institute), has been approached by recommendation of Oxford Brookes University, in September 1999, by “The President and Activities Co-coordinator of the Students Union at the Oxford College Of Further Education”. With the view of becoming part of their recommended extra curricular activities to teach Martial Arts and Self Defense techniques, not only to the students but to anyone on campus, from Security, to members of the Faculty. To all those concerned within the “Union” and of course the students who attend the training sessions; We thank you for this opportunity and support, that you have given the School Of Martial Arts ! From members of Students etc., that have attended, and the feed back to the Sifu, from the Students Union, the School Of Martial Arts (SOMA) has been a great success. This benchmark is even more poignant for SOMA, as we are the ONLY Martial Arts School, who will become “the” established and directly appointed authority working in conjunction with the Students Union. … Source: >>>

Book: Stretching by Bob Anderson

 

Jujitsu sensei Mark Walker

Mark Walker Sensei has over (17), years of martial arts experience. Walker Sensei has traveled extensively, training with many different masters in the martial arts and has also hosted many International Seminars. Mark Walker Sensei has 20 years of Law enforcement experience and has given instruction in ( Defensive Tactics, PR-24, baton, Gun Tactics, Techniques and Tactics). He has also prepared seminars for various Police Dept’s, “Special forces”, and “Seal Team” members. In (1996), Mark Walker Sensei created “Hillside Jiu-Jitsu and Karate Center”, in Hillside New Jersey. As a Green belt, Walker built this state of the art facility, which has become the prototype of many other martial art schools. In (1997), in Washington DC, Mark Walker Sensei demonstrated in front of twenty thousand people for the “Martial Arts Federation For World Peace”, in which twenty other countries were represented. In (1998), Mark Walker Sensei demonstrated at the “First Tribute To The Masters Of The (20th), Century”, hosted by Wesley Snipes. In (2001), Mark Walker Sensei received a letter of Appointment to be a member of the “United States National Martial Arts Team”, that traveled to Hawaii. In (2001), Mark Walker Sensei was invited to take part in the “First Grand Master Dr. Moses Powell New York State Martial Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony”. Mark Walker Sensei has (20), years of Law Enforcement experience. Walker Sensei has taken these years of knowledge and has formulated “Armor Bearers Security, Inc.” A Top Rated Executive Protection firm, that Specializes in “One on One” Protection. Mark Walker Sensei is an Ordained Reverend, and on his continued path of “Self-Refinement” has taken Hillside Jiu-Jitsu and Karate Center and has Evolved into (M.A.I), “Martial Arts International”, located in Maplewood New Jersey; Mark Walker Sensei’s second Martial Art School. visit Hillside Jiujitsu EN

Gordon Doversola America’s Modern Masters -Four who have devoted their lives to teaching the Martial Art. – Gordon Doversola – Inside Karate, September 1987 Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Doversola started his martial arts training at the tender age of 7. The Island’s rich selection of martial arts allowed him to sample the menu of many styles, which he feasted on, obtaining instructor ratings in kendo, kenpo, jujitsu and kung-fu. After his military service during the Korean Conflict, Doversola moved to Los Angeles, California in the early 50s. There, his insatiable appetite for martial arts knowledge led to the title of Shihan (grandmaster of a style) Teiken Nagusko. One taste of Okinawa-te and Doversola was hooked. The remarkable, reclusive, recalcitrant Nagusko had studied under the great one-armed master Motobu in Okinawa, who passed on the lineage of the system before he died. And in the same tradition, an already aged and ill Nagusko saw in Doversola the potential to become the next Shihan of the art. As Doversola recounts, “the first time I met Shihan Nagusko was in a diner I used to go to after work. The owner, who knew I was a martial arts instructor, pointed out an old man sitting by himself in a booth. I went over to speak with him (Nagusko), to get to know him, but I could feel the old master’s powerful aura holding me off. When he looked at me his eyes were like daggers, and I could barely mumble my name under the intensity of his stare. He ignored me that night, but I kept after him…I found out where he lived and used to go by his house at least once a day…and he eventually, little by little, got used to me hanging around. I would show him what I knew, which I thought was pretty good, but he’d just shake his head and tell me I was only a beginner. He’d say, ‘you know this?’ then do a little move, which of course I didn’t know, then look at me and shake his head again. “I remember, like it happened yesterday, when he accepted me as a student. I’d been hanging around and bugging him for lessons for months. One night he turned that stare of his on me and said, ‘You ready to die?’ I had to take a step back…you could tell he was deadly serious…but I found the courage to say yes. He looked through me, said ‘Good,’ then after a pause said, ‘The training may kill you.'” Doversola quit teaching; quit everything but eating, sleeping and his job in order to dedicate himself to learning Okinawa-te from master Nagusko. Doversola called his girlfriend and told her, “I’m going away on a trip and won’t be able to see you for a while – about five years.” Nagusko fed him everything he knew, and Doversola ate it up like a starving man for over three years of intense training. In 1957, after Nagusko’s return to Okinawa, the designated successor of Okinawa-te opened his first school to the public. Since then Shihan Doversola has never closed his doors, nor changed the powerful fighting art he has taught to such martial art luminaries as Joe Lewis, Jim Kelly and Dan Inosanto, to name but a few. Doversola has been in the arts for almost half a century, the last 30 years have been devoted to teaching Okinawa-te to students like Michael Pecina who began training with the Shihan when he was only 7 years old. Almost half a century in the arts; 30 years teaching Okinawa-te to kids and their kids a generation later. What has kept Doversola at it so long? It’s not for fame, certainly not for financial fortune… There is a picture on the wall of Doversola’s humble dojo (where the equipment is worn and frayed like the black belt of an old master. “These mats have seen a lot of blood and sweat,” he likes to say). Taken back in the 60s, it’s a photo of six young men in fighting posture. The Shihan likes to point to the (then) young men, “kids” he calls them, and reflect on how their lives turned out. “This one is an engineer now,” he says, “This guy went to college and became a…” Success stories. Doversola believes in the power of the martial arts to teach students how to set values in life and how to accomplish one’s goals. Doversola has accomplished his goal, he lives a life of value to others. Source: tebudo.com

Juko-Kai International Juko-Kai International is one of the West’s foremost, non-Asian, traditional martial arts unions. Founded in 1961 by Dr. Rod Sacharnoski, it is one of the oldest martial arts federations in the United States. Over the past 40 years, Juko-Kai has grown tremendously and has schools in the United States, Canada and numerous foreign countries. Source: >>> Yoshinao Nanbu founder of Nanbudo – his life and creation of Nanbudo. Yoshinao Nanbu was born in 1943. in the Bushi family. From his first steps he was raised in a spirit of martial arts. His grandfather was the famous Sumotori Yoko Zuna, his father instructor of a Judo and Jiu jitsu in the Japanese police (5th Dan), uncle master of Kendo and Aikido. Nanbu´s choice during his studies was Karate. Trained in the Samurai way, he became Japanese champion in 1962. As an eminent fighter in 1964. he was invited by Master Henry Plee, the promoter of Karate in France, to popularize this martial art in France and the rest of Europe. Nanbu responded to the invitation, traveled around Europe giving seminars and demonstrations and at the same time took part in numerous tournaments, at that time as important as today’s World championships. As a response to demands of modern Karate art and school, he created Sankukai karate school, based on his great experience. Sankukai soon became very popular all over the world. Year 1976. is a turning point for Nanbu´s work. Disappointed with negative emotions, manipulation and immaturity surrounding him, he stops teaching and retires from all activities. In 1977. Yoshinao founded a new martial art called Nanbudo, oriented towards a constantly renewed research. In 1978. after official promotion, Nanbudo starts it’s journey around the world, and is accepted by young and old, Masters and beginners. Yoshinao Nanbu, the founder and technical director of Worldwide Nanbudo Association, lives in Paris, travels around the world representing and teaching Nanbudo. >>> Nanbudo.Org KIBUSHO Kibusho was originally established in 1998 at Centennial College, Scarborough. Although it’s greatest influence was from Tae Kwon Do, Kibusho featured techniques from the various styles of martial arts such as Karate, Greo-Roman Wrestling, Thai Boxing and Jui-Jutsu. Kibusho allowed students to develop their personal style of fighting. This was determined by the individual’s physical and psychological traits. Kibusho made this possible since students had a wide array of techniques to choose from. Classes were taught in a relaxed and informal manner. Uniforms were not required and rigidness was not stressed. Etiquette became the primary focus of the class instead of fighting. Students learned to exercise in accordance with the Kibusho philosophy: To strive for personal excellence and to be proud of reaching ones individual goals. more: Naginata The Naginata is a weapon with a rich history, utilized and refined from the Nara Period (710-784 A.D.) to today. Employed initially by the Bushi, it later found itself the specific weapon of the Sohei or Buddhist monks. It is the school of the spear and, as such, is a shafted weapon. The length of its oval shaft varied, from 5′ to 8′, depending on battle conditions and personal requests. The most striking feature, however, was the blade; it could be anywhere from 10 inches to more than 2 feet, and was sharpened on a single side, fashioned in the manner of either Sakizori or Uchizori. As with most shafted weapons, it was most devastating when utilizing sweeping, circular motions. However, thrusts with the blade and also the heavy ishizuki on the butt end were acceptable tactical alternatives. more: >>> Kendo Kendo is the way of the sword, Japanese fencing. About 8 million people worldwide participate, 7 million of them in Japan. It is taught as part of the school physical education curriculum. College kendo teams in Japan are high-profile; major competitions are televised complete with color commentary. Kendoka wear armour protecting the head, throat, wrists and abdomen; these are the only legal targets. The split-bamboo practice sword, called a shinai, is wielded two-handed; the kendoka faces his opponent squarely. A small number of high-level practitioners utilize a shinai in each hand. Kendoka move using a peculiar gliding step refined for use on the smooth floors of the dojo. Kendoka generally practice as partners although the basics of posture, movement, grip and swing are learned in supervised solo practice. Because of the equipment, kendoka can and do practice full speed and full power, including free-sparring. Kendoka sometimes practice partner kata similar to kenjutsu, in which two partners carry out a prescribed series of attacks with wooden or steel swords. more: >>>

Martial Way The Forgotten “Martial Way” In the Western World, Martial Arts has not only been forgotten but it has been abused! The Western Civilization has taken the way of Internal Spirituality through Martial Science, Internal Expression through rigorous physical exercise, Mental Awareness and Enlightenment through Meditation, Internal Peace through the constant flow of energy and forms, and has abused the “Martial Way”, from it’s core. “Spirituality has been replaced with “Envy, Jealousy and Deceit”. “Internal Expression”, has been replaced with “Arrogance, False Aggression, Ranking, Titles, and Swelled Heads”. “Mental Awareness and Enlightenment”, has been replaced with “Self Ambition, Commercialism, Momentary Gain”. “Internal Peace”, has been replaced with “Insecurity, Confusion, and Division”. How can we get back to the “Martial Way”? The Dojo, or Training Hall, is a place of “Spiritual Intent”. A tranquil Place, and atmosphere filled with “Harmony and Peace”. A “Sanctuary”. A place that is conducive to one finding their way on the path of “self-Transformation”. Instructors, Teachers, and Doshu’s, must live in accordance with nature and the “True” Martial Way”, because it will be the Instructors that will teach the students, that through rigorous training, the student will find their own expression. That through the stress and pressure of serious training, the students “True Self”, will be exposed, and examined, by the “Teacher”! This is what is called the “Process of Refinement”! This is how one becomes a better person, a better man, a better child, a better Husband, a better father, a better human being! This is the “Path of Martial Way”. Reverend Sensei Walker .Source: Hillside Jiujitsu

Silat Tuo Silat Tuo, Pentjak “Pencak” Silat Minangkabau “Seni Silat Haqq” has its roots deeply embedded in the traditional Indonesian and Malaysian culture, “Seni” arts dance… To some Silat is still a way of life. Originating with roots from the early 7th century of West Sumatra; In Padang it further developed greatly throughout the vast regions and mountains of North Sumatra. Silat Minang as a culture and “Way of Life”, as “Spiritual Warriors” spread widely the sacredness and hidden secrets throughout all of North Sumatra, Indonesia, Malaysia and S.E.Asia. Pencak Silat even now have reached Western shores and countries…The “Pusaka” is being passed on and it continues to be kept sacred, connecting “Heart to Heart”…with “Baraka” ©Copyright Pencak Silat Satria Muda USA 2001…Source: >>>

 

TIP

SUGGESTIONS FOR MEDITATION PREPARATION:-Set aside about 1/2 hour for your exercise.-Wear loose clothing.-Sit comfortably, supporting your back with pillows, so that you may sit upright without strain or effort.-To make yourself aware of tension in your body, you can start by tightening and holding muscles tight, moving from your toes upward. Then releasing the tension.-Drinking a glass of water before starting helps you feel cleansed.-Take 12 deep breaths holding them in a few seconds and releasing them. Inhale as deeply as possible and exhale fully, while focusing on the countdown.-If thoughts come into your mind, don’t get frustrated, just imagine them leaving out the top of your head.- Pick a quiet room or area for these exercises. Incense is also extremely helpful in creating an all enveloping atmosphere. Low lighting or candle light is also helpful in easing your ability to focus. Now simply enjoy! Source: meditationforliving.com more: >>>

Book: Stretching by Bob Anderson

SOMA … The School Of Martial Arts (SOMA), (part of the Oxford Martial Arts Institute), has been approached by recommendation of Oxford Brookes University, in September 1999, by “The President and Activities Co-coordinator of the Students Union at the Oxford College Of Further Education”. With the view of becoming part of their recommended extra curricular activities to teach Martial Arts and Self Defense techniques, not only to the students but to anyone on campus, from Security, to members of the Faculty. To all those concerned within the “Union” and of course the students who attend the training sessions; We thank you for this opportunity and support, that you have given the School Of Martial Arts ! From members of Students etc., that have attended, and the feed back to the Sifu, from the Students Union, the School Of Martial Arts (SOMA) has been a great success. This benchmark is even more poignant for SOMA, as we are the ONLY Martial Arts School, who will become “the” established and directly appointed authority working in conjunction with the Students Union. … Source: >>>

 

TIP

SUGGESTIONS FOR MEDITATION PREPARATION:-Set aside about 1/2 dle light is also helpful in easing your ability to focus. Now simply enjoy! Source: meditationforliving.com more: >>>

Hi Choi Hong Korean founder of tai kwon do. As a frail and sickly youth, he studied calligraphy and taekyon under the tutelage of Hann Il Dong. His turbulent political and military career began with an expulsion at 12 for organizing a student walkout, and includes a Japanese imprisonment for complicity in plans to overthrow the wartime military government of Korea.source: Dragon list

Karate Budokai JAPAN: Japan developed many martial art forms of its own, including sumo wrestling, yawara, judo, ju-jitsu, ken-jitsu, ashikeri, and torite. The Japanese Budokai was a martial arts organization, supported by the government, which promoted these traditional martial arts. Around a turn-of-the-century, young Okinawans crafted for the Japanese army were found been excellent physical condition, no doubt due to the introduction of karate into the high school curriculum… .source: Poiuyt MA history

 

SKIPPER INGHAM Born February 18, 1930 (Paget Bermuda), 10o DAN, Bermuda’s highest ranked martial artist, Founder (1971) Bermuda Karate Institut Bermuda Karate Institute focuses on the Goju (hard/soft) style, one of the major branches of Japanese karate, which originally developed in Okinawa. O-Sensei Skipper received his rank from his sensei ( t e a c h e r ) , grand patriarch Peter Urban , who introduced the Goju style to the eastern U.S. in the early fifties after study in Japan. Urban trained under Gogen Yamaguchi , considered until his death in 1989 as the grand patriarch of Japanese Goju, as Mr. Urban is regarded as the grand patriarch of U. S .A. Goju. Urban was also taught by Richard Kim , a fellow student of the late Matsutatsu Oyama of Kyoshukushinkai. During his travels as a merchant seaman, O-Sensei Skipper also trained in Manila under the late Latino Gonzales , a founder of Philippine karate, and in Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan. In addition to the classical forms of Okinawan/ Japanese Goju, BKI incorporates contemporary tournament fighting, ippon kumite (self-defense), judo and jujitsu, kobudo (bo staff and sai) and iai (katana – sword – drawing). Emphasis is placed on conditioning and stretching especially for martial arts activity. O-Sensei Skipper, as assistant coach of the Trans World Oil Karate Team (originally the Atlantic World Karate Team ) from 1987 to 1990, had the opportunity to coach and train with top international players in point karate and communicates the benefits of this unique experience to his students in Bermuda. From time to time BKI holds special training sessions under exceptionally qualified guest teachers. These have included Chuck Merriman , U.S. national karate coach for WKF; Kathy Baxter , AAU forms champion; Domingo Llanos , AAU forms champion and WUKO silver medalist; Teruo Chinen , student of goju founder Chogun Miyagi; Toshihiro Oshiro , Okinawan kobudo master; Toyotaro Miyazaki , forms and weapons champion; WUKO gold medalist Billy Blanks ; and Joe Pina , trainer of several East Coast champions and coach of the Capo Verde 2000 Olympic tae Kwon do team. …..Previously O-Sensei achieved the first Bermudian world title in forms (senior division WKF World Championships Mestre, Italy, November 1992). >>> BKI Page TIPS Cardio Kick The crossover between Martial Arts and Aerobics. A workout that combines aerobics, cardiovascular and body toning while learning self-defense tactics…>>> JKA Karate history May,1948 From organized a Japan Karate do Association. Sensei Gichin Funakoshi assumed the top of Shihan of Japan Karate do Association. Source JKA: >>> Chuck NORRIS … holds black belts in Tang Soo Do and 8th degree in Tae Kwon Do. He formed the Kick Drugs Out of America “KDOOA” Foundation in 1990.>>> Dana’s CN Page Gen. Hi Choi Hong Korean founder of tai kwon do. As a frail and sickly youth, he studied calligraphy and taekyon under the tutelage of Hann Il Dong. His turbulent political and military career began with an expulsion at 12 for organizing a student walkout, and includes a Japanese imprisonment for complicity in plans to overthrow the wartime military government of Korea.source: Dragon list

Martial Arts Weapons, Knives, Swords, Nunchakus, Nunchakas, and all other martial arts related weapons.MARTIAL ARTS WEAPONS martial arts weapons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HISTORY

Storia del KickBoxing audax.bbk.org IT

The history of American martial arts (karate) in America usadojo.com EN

WAKO history on Romanian geocities.com/nicu_capusneac ROM

Historia del KICKBOXING arquired.es ESP

Ninja history warriorquest.com EN

PREVIEW

United States Martial Arts Federation EN

Before You Start martialresource.com EN

Korean Martial Arts History allmartialarts.com EN

ABU DHABI GRAPPLING

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AIKIDO

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ARNIS

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Carbonecho Arnis EN

webMartial webmartial.com FR

Akea JeetKuneDo, Kali IT

BOXING

IBF/USBA Int. Boxing Fed. – US Boxing Assoc. ibf-usba-boxing.com EN

WBC World Boxing Council wbcboxing.com EN

WBA World Boxing Association wbaonline.com EN

Int. Amateur Boxing Assoc, official site aiba.net EN

HBO ppvTV subdivision of Time Warner Entertainment Company EN

Boxing.com boxing.com EN

Martial Resource martialresource.com EN

Lennox Lewis official site EN

Evander Holyfield official site EN

Boxing Records Archive EN

WOMEN BOXING

International Female Boxers Association EN

Girlfight EN

Kim Messer Fan Page 1 EN

Kim Messer 2 EN

Kim Messer 3 EN

Women’s Boxing EN

Girlfight review EN

Michelle Rodriguez EN

BUDOKAI

Budokai hinet.hr CRO HR

Budokai International hinet.hr CRO HR

Budokai Karate River Edge N.J. USA EN

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Bujinkan Teibo Dôjô EN FR

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Solkan Europe EN FR

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CAPOEIRA

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Martial Resource martialresource.com EN

Capoeira Arts

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Capoeira geocities.com/Colosseum IT

CHAKURIKI

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ESCRIMA

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Latosa Eskrima budo.com/latosa EN

Martial Resource martialresource.com EN AEK aek-germany.de D Latosa Eskrima budo.com/latosa EN

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Hoki Ryu Iaido Club

Czech Iaido

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KUNG FU

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Seven Star Women’s Kung Fu 7starwomenskungfu.org EN

Yee’s Hung-Ga International Kung-Fu Academy yees-hungga.com EN

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Martial Resource martialresource.com EN

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KYUDO

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Kyudo: The Art of Japanese Archery EN

Asian Traditional Archer Research Network EN

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Chozen-ji Betsuin International Zen Dojo of Wisconsin EN

Deutscher Kyudo Bund EN D

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Chakuriki EN

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IPMTO International Professional Muay-Thai Organization EN

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NANBUDO

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Federazione Svizzera di Nanbudo nanbudo.ne IT

Nanbudo nanbudo.org HR EN

Nanbudo Schirinzi nanbudoschirinzi.com EN IT

NINJUTSU

Ninpo Bujutsu Graz Austria ninjutsu.at EN

Budjinkan bujinkan.hr EN

Ninja Real Ultimate realultimatepower.net EN

Nikola’s Ninjutsu page EN

PAKUA

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PANKRATION

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PENCAK SILAT

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Martial Resource martialresource.com EN

PONDOKWAN

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SAMBO

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Shotokan Héritage

La Chine Bien que les origines anciennes du karaté soient très vagues, on sait pourtant qu’il y a 1400 ans Daruma Daishi qui enseignait au Temple Shaolin en Chine, employait des techniques qui sont à la base du karaté. Plus tard, ces techniques se sont développées pour devenir la forme de combat appelée Boxe Shaolin.Okinawa Au 16ème siècle, la Boxe Shaolin venue de Chine a atteint Okinawa. Elle s’est mélangée aux techniques locales d’Okinawa pour donner plusieurs styles Okinawaiens.Le Japon En 1922, alors qu’il avait maîtrise les deux styles principaux d’Okinawa, Maître Gichin Funakoshi, président de l’Association de l’Esprit des Arts Martiaux, fut choisi pour faire une démonstration de karaté à la première Exhibition Athlétique Nationale à Tokyo. Cela permit d’introduire l’ancien art martial dans le reste du Japon. Sollicité par des amis et des instances officielles, il resta à Tokyo pour enseigner.Les USA En 1955, Tsutomu Ohshima, un des derniers élèves directs de Maître Funakoshi (1948-1953, Université de Waseda à Tokyo au Japon), vint aux Etats Unis et fut la première personne à enseigner le Karaté dans ce pays. Ce fut cette même année qu’il organisa l’Association de Karaté de Californie du Sud, qui s’est développée au cours des années pour devenir l’association nationale à but non lucratif: Shotokan Karate of America (SKA).France Shotokan Au cours du séjour de près d’un an qu’il fit à Paris, en 1962, Tsutomu Ohshima donna au karaté français les fondements techniques nécessaires à son essor. Il forma de nombreux élèves et nomma la première commission technique de la toute nouvelle Fédération de karaté, alors section de la FFJDA.Il est le fondateur de l’Association France Shotokan, créée en 1964, dont l’objet est de promouvoir et de développer la pratique du Karaté-do selon l’enseignement de Maître Funakoshi.France Shotokan est une association sans but lucratif dont l’objet est de promouvoir et de développer la pratique du Karaté Shotokan selon l’enseignement de Maître Funakoshi. >>>: franceshotokan.com

Tko je tko u Borilackom Sportu

Dr. Emin TOPIC Budokai je suvremena škola borbe prsa u prsa golorukog ili naoružanog covjeka. Povezuje tri velike grupe borilackog umijeca: hrvacku, boksacku i baratanje tradicionalnim oružjem obrane u jedno globalno borilacko umijece i sport. Obuhvaca i terapijsku gimnastiku s masažom te umijece odnosa prema okolici i pozitivno psihofizicko prožimanje. Budokai kao izvorno borilacko umijece prisutan je u Zagrebu kroz djelatnost njegova utemeljitelja dr Emina Topica od 1954. godine, a kao sport i natjecateljska disciplina od 1969. godine. Ostvarivanje ideje globalnog borilackog umijeca – povezati pravilima sportskog nadmetanja tri navedene grupe i ostvariti borilacko umijece kao skladnu sintezu navedenoga pocelo je odredenim taktickim usmjerenjima. Umijece samoobrane i umijece rješavanja konflikta, sukoba napadaca i napadnutog pocelo se uoblicavati pravilima sportskog nadmetanja. Zahvaljujuci entuzijazmu dr Emina Topica, doajena borilackog sporta i umijeca (judo, karate, budokai) u našoj državi i dugogodišnjoj sportsko-odgojno-obrazovnoj praksi stvorene su generacije poznatih i uspješnih sportaša koji djeluju u borilackom sportu i izvan granica naše zemlje, a tisuce mladih, manje poznatih koji su krace ili dulje razdoblje svoga života proveli na strunjacama u Habdelicevoj 1 stekli su sigurnost, samopouzdanje i sve ostale pozitivne vrijednosti koje sportski trening donosi pojedincu i zajednici u cjelini. Sportski rezultati , domaci i medunarodni, pedagoško odgojno – obrazovno djelovanje, prisutnost u medijima, popularnost budokai sporta, broj klubova, broj registriranih aktivnih clanova – vježbaca i registriranih sportaša – natjecatelja mijenjao se u ovom dugogodišnjem razdoblju i bio je determiniran razlicitim faktorima – idejnim ciljevima, planom i programom rada programskom orjentacijom, društveno-ekonomsko-socijalnom situacijom, trendovima bavljenja sportom mladih, dostupnošcu kvalitetnih objekata i osnovnih sredstava za rad, statusom trenera, prioritetima u financijskom pracenju osnovnih razvojnih programa, financijskom situacijom. Dr Irena Kos Topic: Zbornik radova “Stanje i perspektive zagrebackog sporta”, Zagreb 2001. Izvor: BUDOKAI Zagreb