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Tensho means “rotating palms” in Japanese. This short, fluid kata was created by the founder of Goju-Ryu karate in the 1900s. It teaches soft,...
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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...
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Sanchin is a very old Okinawan kata taught in many styles. The name means “Three Battles”. It prepares mind, body, and spirit for fights....
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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...
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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,...
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Martial artists training weapon defense techniques require safe knife alternatives that emulate size, grip and attack patterns without causing harm. Rubber training knives fill...
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An exemplary advanced kata reserved typically for black belt ranks, Myojo packs intricate close quarter techniques with philosophical lessons on embracing duality. The name...
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Named in tribute to a Chinese diplomatic envoy taken captive but outsmarting his captors, the Wanshu kata epitomizes strategically fighting out of disadvantageous positions...
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Named in tribute to a Chinese sailor who endured a harsh shipwreck yet persevered by fighting off starvation and pirates, the kata Chinto develops...
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Named in reference to the four cardinal directions, Shiho Kosokun combines linear and circular techniques while exploring movement across multiple planes. Performed to honor...