The Secret Meaning of Heian/Pinan Kata (Hint: It’s NOT What You Think)
Do you practice Heian/Pinan kata? If you train a popular style like Shotokan, Shito-ryu or Shorin-ryu –...
Exclusive Interview: Iain Abernethy – UK’s Leading Expert on Practical Kata Bunkai (pt. 2)
Note: This is the second part of my interview with Iain Abernethy – UK’s Leading Expert on Practi...
Exclusive Interview: Iain Abernethy – UK’s Leading Expert on Practical Kata Bunkai (pt. 1)
Thirteen. That’s how many letters Iain Abernethy’s name contains. Thirteen is also the number of l...
Re-Examining Channan: The “Lost” Kata of Itosu?
When the legendary Winston Churchill once described Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an e...
Legends of Karate: Mabuni Kenwa and his Shitô-Ryû (pt. 4)
Mabuni’s influence on JKA Shôtôkan-ryû Another quite important aspect, often overlooked, is Mabuni’...
Exposing The Biggest Best Kept Super Secret of Karate Ever
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What You Need To Know About Kata
Statement: The original meaning of most kata (besides being used in self-defense) have been lost in the “...
Kata – Woodpecker, Wind or Water?
Two weeks ago I taught a Karate class for kids. (Of course I do that every week, but two weeks ago something s...