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http://kokeishamfom.blogspot.com/
Free sparring in karate is a fairly modern innovation, developed post World War II as part of the drive to popularise karate and turn it into a sport. From there sport-based "distance" sparring ("shiai kumite" or "ippon shobu") spread rapidly throughout the karate world. However as I have discussed previously this type of sparring bears little resemblance to actual fighting and, very importantly, bears little resemblance to how karate was designed to be used. This is especially so when yo... Read More
Introduction
In my article “Kime: the soul of the karate punch” I described the essential feature of the karate punch as being “focus” – ie. a combination of minimal deceleration before impact and optimum distancing – usually performed in karate with a straight thrust.
Many have and will argue that this straight thrust is less powerful than a boxer’s punches. This is partly true. But to understand why this is only partly true we’ll have to examine punching me... Read More
Introduction
In previous articles I have alluded to the very different dynamics of punches from karate (and many other traditional striking arts) as opposed to, say, boxing. Importantly, I’ve said that in karate a premium is placed on not pushing your opponent away, but rather causing maximum damage without shifting him/her much, if at all. In other words, the energy in your punch should not be converted into kinetic (moving) energy, but rather be utilised in a destructive effect. [F... Read More
Teaching the Pillars of Martial Arts by Jeremy M. Talbott Honor (on-er) n. Honesty, fairness, or integrity in one’s beliefs and actions Integrity (in-teg-ri-tee) n. Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty These two words are the major pillars of martial arts. Without them we are nothing more than a bunch of thugs with fighting skills. However it is ironic that ev... Read More
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