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Seisan-dachi (Seisen Stance)

A version of sanchin used in Matsumura ha Seisan. This stance is longer than Sanchin-dachi, (one foot longer) but retains the same tension and inward rotation of the knees. It is the basis of the kata Matsumura ha Seisan. Seisan-dachi … Continue reading

Soe Ashi-Dachi 添え足

Master-Tanzadeh-explaining-Soe-Ashi-Dachi-from-Papuren-Kata

Soe Ashi-Dachi 添え足立ち (Supported Leg Stance) Both feet are parallel together and back foot is on the toes. Back leg is supporting front leg by touching inner thigh. This stance appears in Papuren Kata.

Karate Technical Seminars in Kosovo

Kosovo Karate Seminar with Sensei Tanzadeh Shitoryu Karate 8th Dan, Kyoshi

Karate Technical Seminars in KosovoOpen for all karate styles Conducted by Kyoshi Tanzadeh, 8th Dan 22nd and 23rd of June, 2019 in Kosovo, Ferizaj hosted by Kastrioti Karate Club, Sensei Raif MusaApproved Supported by Kosovo Karate Federation

Shitoryu Kihon – Chudan Shuto Uke

Sensei-Tanzadeh-Shitoryu Karate 8th Dan-Performing-Shuto-Uke

Chudan Shuto Uke = Middle Knife Hand Block, proper body, arms, hands and thumb positioning. From the book “Dynamic Shitoryu Karate” by A. Tanzadeh http://dynamicshitoryukarate.com/

Shitoryu Karate ‘Mawashi Uke’

Master Tanzadeh Shitoryu Karatedo 8th Dan Kyoshi performing Mawashi Uke

How to do Shitoryu Karate ‘Mawashi Uke’. Performing by Kyoshi Tanzadeh.

The students don’t care how much you know until you know how much you care about them.

Master Tanzadeh Shitoryu Karatedo 8th Dan KyoshiMaster Tanzadeh Shitoryu Karatedo 8th Dan Kyoshi

Les étudiants ne se soucient pas de savoir ce que vous savez, jusqu’à ce qu’ils sachent combien vous vous souciez d’eux. 生徒達は君がどれほど気にしているか知るまで君がどれだけ知っているか気にしていない.Students don’t care what you know, until they know how much you care about them.

“Together we share our Karate’s noble values to better serve others”. ~A.Tanzadeh

Master Tanzadeh 8th Dan Shitoryu Karatedo

“Until the very end, one needs action and momentum in order to almost reach perfection”. ~A.Tanzadeh

Practice Like you’ve never WON. Perform Like you’ve never LOST.

Kyoshi Tanzadeh 8th Dan Shitoryu Karatedo

Practice Like you’ve never WON. Perform Like you’ve never LOST.~ Bernard F. Asuncion

Only when the application of constant training becomes effective, one understands the importance of improvement. ~A.Tanzadeh

Kyoshi Tanzadeh Shitoryu Karate 8th Dan

Do it with passion or not at all.

Kyoshi Tanzadeh - Do it with passion or not at all

Decide. Commit. Succeed.

Kyoshi Tanzadeh performing Morote Zuki Shitoryu Karate

Discipline of Kenwa Mabuni expressing the joy of dedicated training;

Kyoshi Tanzadeh 8th Dan-Scientific-Karate-Kenwa-Mabuni-Poem

Discipline of Kenwa Mabuni expressing the joy ofdedicated training: “Forgetting mundane things when striving for the martial isle — paddling is joy.” ~Kenwa Mabuni

Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Godan – Hokei Kumite Gohonme

Tanzadeh Shitokai - Hokei-Kumite-Gohonme

Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading

Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Yondan – Hokei Kumite Yonhonme

Tanzadeh Shitokai - Hokei-Kumite-Yonhonme

Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading

Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Sandan – Hokei Kumite Sanbonme

Tanzadeh Shitokai - Hokei-Kumite-Sanbonme

Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading

Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Nidan – Hokei Kumite Nihonme

Tanzadeh Shitokai - Hokei-Kumite-Nihonme

Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading

Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Shodan – Hokei Kumite – Ipponme

Tanzadeh Shitokai - Hokei-Kumite-Ipponme

Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading

Shitoryu Karate Canada Black Belts & Directors Meetings & Technical Seminars, 2016

Master Tanzadeh Shitoryu Karate Seminars in Mississauga, Ontario 2016

EXCLUSIVELY FOR SHITORYU KARATE CANADA MEMBERS! Shitoryu Karate Canada presents Shitoryu Karate Canada Black Belts & Directors Meetings & Technical Seminars Saturday, March 19th, 2016 “Itosu Wanshu” & “ Tomari Wanshu” Analysis and applications of both versions Sunday, March 20th, … Continue reading