The Shinsei Kata embodies the potential for personal transformation within the disciplined world of Shito-Ryu Karate. This path is about cultivating the self and...
The name Aoyagi translates to “Green Willow Tree” in Japanese. Shito-Ryu founder Kenwa Mabuni created this graceful kata. It is shorter but flowing with...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s intricate techniques and endless combinations overwhelm beginners on where to start. While foundations like shrimping, framing and breaking closed guards are essential,...
Martial artists training weapon defense techniques require safe knife alternatives that emulate size, grip and attack patterns without causing harm. Rubber training knives fill...
An exemplary advanced kata reserved typically for black belt ranks, Myojo packs intricate close quarter techniques with philosophical lessons on embracing duality. The name...
Named in tribute to a Chinese diplomatic envoy taken captive but outsmarting his captors, the Wanshu kata epitomizes strategically fighting out of disadvantageous positions...
Named in reference to the four cardinal directions, Shiho Kosokun combines linear and circular techniques while exploring movement across multiple planes. Performed to honor...
Contrasting the longer Bassai Dai, Bassai Sho concentrates similar concepts of penetrating/storming fortified positions into a more compact sequence for early mastery. With just...