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kunshi no ken

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

Kunshi no Ken

Master Mabuni’s motto “Kunshi no Ken” which means to concentrate on cultivating one self to become a well rounded, respectful individual. The person who is able to accomplish this as well as to exercise good manners in all situations with … Continue reading