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Kunshi no Ken – The Gentleman’s Fist in the Teachings of Kenwa Mabuni

Kenwa Mabuni (1889–1952), founder of Shitō-ryū Karate-dō, taught that Karate must be guided by moral responsibility. One of his core principles was Kunshi no Ken (君子の拳), which means The Fist of a Gentleman. Kunshi no Ken is the link between strength … Continue reading