Tou’on-ryu – Olde Style Kume Village Boxing
I sometimes get emails asking me how Tou’on-ryu differs from Goju-ryu. These questions can range from the technical and mechanical, and into the philosophical.
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Ura Uke
Today I would like to talk about a common technique found in both Goju-ryu and Tou’on-ryu known as ura uke. In Goju-ryu it is found …
An Interview with Derek English
I originally published this post on Derek English sensei five years ago which included an interview conducted by Mike Clark sensei (thank you wherever you …
The Other Karate-do Nyumon
I hope everyone is keeping safe and well during these difficult times. It must not be easy on everyone and my thoughts are with you. …
Nepai
Nepai was once an obscure kata in the Karate world but over the decades it has become common-place. I find the increase in the number of …