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.
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
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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
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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
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Shitoryu Karate defense and offense principles – P. 1
Five principles of defense (“Uke no go gensoku”) Five principles of offense (“Seme no go gensoku”) Teni vs Karauke Teni = Essentially avoiding your opponent’s attack using body movement. Stepping out in all directions. Karauke = Instant counterattack after avoiding … Continue reading
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Joshiki / Common Sense
Be practical and use common sense. From the Shitoryu’s Five-Way Spirit “Go Do Shin” By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni
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