Introduction to Karatedo Update
I was feeling a bit burnt out from working on Mabuni and Nakasone’s “An Introduction to Karate-do” and so took
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The Real Importance of Kata
Below is another insightful post from Kachina Parts, a student of Kojo-ryu Karate in Japan, which I have translated into
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Interview with Patrick McCarthy
Here is an insightful interview with Patrick McCarthy (Hanshi IRKRS) hosted by James Pankiewicz (Kancho of the Asato Dojo).
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Editing Karate-do Nyumon
A short note that I’ve been editing Mabuni and Nakasone’s ‘An Introduction to Karate-do’. Its slow and slightly tedious work,
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Karate-do Nyumon – Proof Copies Arrived!
Today is a short (but for me exciting) update on my translation of Nakasone and Mabuni’s ‘Karate-do Nyumon’. Today I
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Remembering Kanzaki Shigekazu
January 13th marks the third anniversary of the passing of my teacher Kanzaki Shigekazu sensei. Although years apart, it is
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Remembering Minowa Katsuhiko
Today I reflected on my Kobudo teacher Minowa Katsuhiko who passed away on this day in 2003. I remember him
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