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Go no Sen

Mitsu no sen, “三 つの 先” (three initiatives)

Mitsu no sen, “三 つの 先” (three initiatives) refers to the three ways or timing in which we can disrupt our opponent and create an opening and/or opportunity to strike or attack or respond or react to our opponent’s intentions. … Continue reading

Go no Sen, 後の先 (post-initiative)

After the attack, block/evade and counterattack. The ‘Go’ (後) in ‘Go no sen’ means ‘after’. Quite literally, immediately after you’ve been attacked, let’s say with a punch, or indeed a flurry of punches – which you have effectively blocked/evaded – … Continue reading

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