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Monthly Archives: February 2021

Shoshin Shogai 初心生涯

“Shoshin Shogai” quoted by Master Manzo Iwata, means maintaining the purity of heart throughout life. This also can be expressed as “to learn Karate, first show your mind and heart to be honest and pure, clean and gentle and be … Continue reading

Chikara o saidai ni hakki seyo

Make your strength maximum – Maximize your power From the Shitoryu’s training knowledge of the mind and spirit “Shuren no Kokoroe”. By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni

Kihon o wasureru na

Remember the basics – Don’t forget training fundamentals From the Shitoryu’s training knowledge of the mind and spirit “Shuren no Kokoroe”. By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni

Manshin suru na jishin o mote

Don’t be arrogant but have self-confidence From the Shitoryu’s training knowledge of the mind and spirit “Shuren no Kokoroe” By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni

Jibun de kufu seyo

Rely on yourself From the Shitoryu’s training knowledge of the mind and spirit “Shuren no Kokoroe” By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni

Dosa wa jinsoku ni seyo

Quick action – Fast movement From the Shitoryu’s training knowledge of the mind and spirit “Shuren no Kokoroe” By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni

Shisei o tadashiku seyo

Correct posture and right attitude From the Shitoryu’s training knowledge of the mind and spirit “Shuren no Kokoroe” By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni

Renma o tayasuna

Always remain in training From the Shitoryu’s training knowledge of the mind and spirit“Shuren no Kokoroe” By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni

Yo Ryu Bi

Master Mabuni insisted that the system of Yo Ryu Bi applied. That is technique should be useful (Yo), and have flowing rhythm of movement (Ryu), and from the combination should come (Bi) or beauty. Everything should be practical but have … Continue reading

Karate wa karada no kawashi te no sabaki

Karate spirit is arranged by body action and moved by hand.

Ukete wa Uchite

Defence is Attack The best defense is a good offense

Shuren no Kokoroe

The training knowledge of the Mind and the Spirit Hitotsu- Kihon o wasureru naHitotsu- Shisei o tadashiku seyoHitotsu- Dosa wa jinsoku ni seyoHitotsu- Chikara o saidai ni hakki seyoHitotsu- Manshin suru na jishin o moteHitotsu- Renma o tayasunaHitotsu- Jibun de … Continue reading

Go shu go Gaku

Five practices of learning Hitotsu- Kokoro gamae no kotoHitotsu- Ashibumi no kotoHitotsu- Maii no kotoHitotsu- Tenshin no kotoHitotso- Henka no koto One- State of readiness. Mind readyOne- Stance. Stability comes from a strong stance and proper steps.One- Distance. Maintain the … Continue reading

Heijutsu no Sanbyo

Three weaknesses or vulnerabilities in Martial Arts hitotsu-Girohitotsu-Ketaihitotsu-Manshin One- Doubt or SkepticismOne- NegligenceOne- Egotism

Go Do Shin

Shitoryu’s Five-way spirit Hitotsu- Ishi. Shoshin wasureru nakare.Hitotsu- Do toku. Reigi otokaru nakare.Hitotsu- Htten. Doryoku okataru nakare.Hitotsu. Jo shiki. Jo shiki kakeru nakare.Hitotsu- Heiwa. Wa midasu nakare. One- Determination. Never forget the spirit of first beginning.One- Morality. Never neglect courtesy … Continue reading

Renma o Tayasuna

Renma o Tayasuna Always remain in training. From the Shitoryu’s training knowledge of the mind and spirit “Shuren no Kokoroe” By Ryuso Kenwa Mabun

Subjects being used in the technical seminars By Sensei Tanzadeh

Subjects being used in the technical seminars By A.Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi Shitoryu no Shinzui (essence of Shitoryu Karate) “Sen” Initiatives (timing strategies in Kumite) Karate Kinematics & Kinetics (biomechanical analysis of karate techniques) Tanzadeh Agility Test (speed and agility … Continue reading

Four Japanese words for training – and their kanji

Keiko, Renshu, Shuren and Tanren Keiko 稽古 Keiko is an everyday, straightforward word, usually translated into English as: practice; practising; training; study. 稽 means think, consider, and 古 means old. According to the kanji dictionary, 古 is a little picture of a skull wearing a diadem. It … Continue reading

Shitoryu Karate defense and offense principles – P. 2

Five principles of defense (“Uke no go gensoku”) Five principles of offense (“Seme no go gensoku”) Hangeki vs Denko Hangeki = Blocking & Countering or Simultaneous Block & Counter Strike. Denko = Sudden counterattack at the beginning of your opponent’s … Continue reading