History, sources, documents, and in-depth information on Karate
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Karate and Japanese language
Read →: Karate and Japanese languageLet’s learn the basics of Japanese that are useful for us karateka: from writing to correct pronunciation, all the way to phonetic rules like rendaku, so we can master the terms used in the…
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Karate, water and tradition
Read →: Karate, water and traditionWater reveals the essence of Karate. Authentic tradition should not freeze the art into rigid dogmas, but rather provide it with solid foundations to guide its pure renewal. Let us rediscover the profound meaning…
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Throws in Karate
Read →: Throws in KarateFar from being merely a percussive art, traditional Karate incorporates throws and joint locks. From the historical teachings of Funakoshi to the principles of nage-waza, we rediscover the authentic completeness of this martial art.