Tomari no Bassai 泊拔塞 (“To Breach a Fortress, Tomari-te Version” ).There are 2 main versions of Bassai kata which developed in Tomari region one developed and modified by Master Matsumora Kosaku and one by Master Oyadomari Kokan. Switching blocks and … Continue reading
Tomari no Wanshu (泊汪輯) Kata
Wanshu (ワンシュー, 汪輯) means “Wang’s Series (or Form)” and refers to the name of the diplomat Wang (1621 – 1689). Wang was the leader of a large ambassadorial mission from China sent by the Qing government in 1683 to the village of Tomari. A poet, calligrapher, diplomat, and martial … Continue reading
Kosokun Dai (公相君) Kata
Kosokun (公相君) ‘Dai’. The name Kosokun or Kusanku or Kushanku is used in Okinawan systems of karate, and refers to a person by the name of Kusanku, a Chinese diplomat from Fukien who is believed to have traveled to Okinawa to teach his system of fighting. Kosokun is a … Continue reading
Shiho Kosokun (四方公相君) Kata
Shiho Kosokun (四方公相君). The name Kosokun or Kusanku refers to a person by the name of Kusanku, a Chinese diplomat from Fukien who is believed to have traveled to Okinawa to teach his system of fighting. Kosokun is a kata … Continue reading
Matsumura ha Bassai (松村拔塞) Kata
Matsumura Bassai (松村拔塞) Kata «To breach a Fortress», version of Master Sokon Matsumura. This kata belongs to Shuri-te system, created by master Matsumura. Forcefulness, strong spirit and overflowing power are manifested in this Kata. It is as though one was … Continue reading
Technical Seminars, Windsor – Halifax 2017
Shitoryu Karate Canada presents;Technical SeminarsConducted by Sensei Tanzadeh, Renshi 7th DanHosted by Shitoryu Karate Nova Scotia, Shihan David GriffinJune 17th & 18th, 2017 Location:4404 Highway #1, Three Mile Plains NS, B0N 2T0
Ishimine no Bassai (石嶺の拔塞) Kata
Ishimine no Bassai (石嶺の拔塞) Kata «To breach a Fortress», version of Master Ishimine Peichin. This kata belongs to Shuri-te system, modified and created by master Peichin Ishimine. It is as though one was capturing an enemy castle . Forcefulness, strong … Continue reading
Oyadomari no Bassai (親泊の拔塞) Kata
Oyadomari no Bassai (親泊の拔塞) Kata «To breach a Fortress», version of Master Oyadomari Kokan. Although this kata belongs to Shuri-te system but modified and created by master Oyadomari Kokan of Tomari region and Tomari-te system. It is as though one … Continue reading
Seienchin (セイエンチン) Kata
Seienchin セイエンチン (Lull in the storm) This kata belongs to Naha-te system, from master Higaonna school. This is one of the most important kata in shitoryu karate. Tender and slow movements with deep breathing along with quick and strong movements … Continue reading
Chinte (珍手) Kata
Chinte (珍手) (“Rare Hand” or “Strange Hand”) is a kata from Shuri-te system introduced by Master Anko Itosu. It is a very old kata originating from China. Its mixture of standard movements and rarely seen techniques, vestiges of ancient forms, give this kata a … Continue reading
Itosu Wanshu (糸洲汪輯) Kata
Wanshu (糸洲汪輯, also ワンシュー) The way of writing the name of this kata (汪輯) means “Wang’s Series (or Form)” and refers to the name of the diplomat Wang (1621 – 1689). A poet, calligrapher, diplomat, and martial artist in the Shaolin tradition of Fujian White Crane, he … Continue reading
SKC Technical Seminars & Training Camp – Gatineau 2017
Shitoryu Karate Canada & Shitoryu Karate Quebec presents; Technical Seminars & Training Sessions“SKC Athletes Program“, “Preparation Camp for Shitoryu Festival“.Saturday June 3rd, 2017, 10am to 3pm.
Technical Seminar, Winnipeg 2017
Shitoryu Karate Canada Presents Technical Seminars & Dan Examination. November 25th-26th, 2017 – Winnipeg, Manitoba.Conducted by Kyoshi Tanzadeh.Hosted by Shitoryu Karate Manitoba & Bushido-Kai, Sensei Angelo Mendoza.
Kyoshi Tanzadeh Technical Seminar – Halifax-June-2018
Shitoryu Karate Canada presents: Technical Seminars & Official SKC,WSKF Dan ExaminationWinsor, Nova Scotia June 16th, 17th, 2018Conducted by Kyoshi A. TanzadehHosted by Shihan David Griffin Location: 4404 Highway #1, Three Mile Plains NS, B0N 2T0
Shitoryu’s Characteristics
Shitō-ryū is a combination of 4 main karate systems (Shuri-te, Naha-te, Tomari-te and Hakkaku-Ken “Crane Fist”), which attempts to unite the diverse roots of karate. On one hand, Shitō-ryū has the physical strength and long powerful stances of Shuri-te derived … Continue reading
Tachi Kata (Stances)
Fundamental to the improvement of one’s karate technique is the acquisition of correct and balanced form. Stance, as a term, must be thought of with regard to the lower part of the body. For techniques to be fast and accurate, … Continue reading
Kosa Dachi – 交差立
Kosa-dachi (Crossing stance) From Moto-dachi, bring the back leg forward so that the back knee is tucked in to the back of the front knee, with only the toes and ball of the back foot on the floor. The back … Continue reading