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We must be careful not to overlook the fact that kata, and the body positions that comprises them, are just templates of sort; it is their application in combat which needs to be mastered. Choki Motobu

NEW POST: Protecting yourself from the floor when the enemy is still standing. Includes videos! https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/comment/12808#comment-12808

WATCH NOW! A new three volume series on Karate Throws and Takedowns is currently in production! Volume 1 is on Lifting Throws. Volume 2 is on Tripping Thr...ows. Volume 3 is on Postural Throws. The videos also discuss the history of karate throws, throwing principles, and show where these throws can be found in both the texts of the past masters and traditional kata. Volume 1 will be available on download and DVD in around a month’s time but subscribers can start watching now! More info here: https://goo.gl/f8KXtN See more

A new post on why there are often three sequential knife hands in kata: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/comment/12692#comment-12692

What happens when people choose magic over learning to move. Am I a bad person for finding this so funny? ;-) https://youtu.be/1NlhIuJ-y8k

Do you want to understand the science behind your Karate movements? Then "Karate Science: Dynamic Movement" will help you answer the questions. This book descri...bes principles in detail, and based on examples from several styles of karate, as well as aikido, taekwondo, and judo. Whatever your martial background, applying this knowledge will make your techniques better, stronger, and faster. See more

Pressure testing asymetrical fighting strategies from Clubb Chimera Martial Arts self-defence workshop.

Final episode of "Karate Nerd in Okinawa"! I hope you enjoyed this web series from the birthplace of Karate Watch all 8 episodes here: http://bit.ly/2iW7yCm