‘ Spirit first, technique second’ In this precept ‘spirit’ could be synonymous with ‘enthusiasm’, but I interpret it as ‘attitude’.
Class Attended: Hatfield Leisure Centre – Beginners Class Instructor: Richard Telford-Nicholson Date: 10/02/2013 Subjects covered: Bushido Nihon Kata, Mawashi-geri and Ura mawashi-geri
Class Attended: Hatfield Leisure Centre – Beginners Class and Knife defence Instructor: Kevin Archibald Date: 03/02/2013 Subjects covered: Elbows, Gyakuzuki (or palm heel strike), pad work,
Class Attended: Westminster Lodge – Basic Class Instructor: Kevin Archibald Date: 31/01/2013 Subjects covered: Bushido version of Ten No Kata (awaiting an official name)
Class Attended: Westminster Lodge Basic Class Instructor: Kevin Archibald Date: 17 Jan 13 Subjects covered: Stances, punching jodan and chudan, soto uke and age uke
Following on from Part 1 of this post, I believe you can quickly tell whether someone comes from a martial arts and sports background or
Ever since the popularity of UFC/MMA exploded in the early part of this century the subject of Brazilian Jiyu Jitsu and grappling has been at
‘ First know yourself before attempting to know others’ There are two interpretations of this precept, one to encompass our training within the dojo and
‘ Karate is an aide to Justice’ Originally, this precept would have been more of a call to arms in the face of any injustice
Also known as Gyaku-zuki! This is probably the most practiced, most used and most renowned technique in traditional karate… so why are so many people
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