Remembering Kanzaki Shigekazu
January 13th marks the third anniversary of the passing of my teacher Kanzaki Shigekazu sensei. Although years apart, it is a bit ironic that Kanzaki …
Philosophy
Remembering Minowa Katsuhiko
Today I reflected on my Kobudo teacher Minowa Katsuhiko who passed away on this day in 2003. I remember him talking about technique, kata, applications, …
Higaonna (東恩納)
On Okinawa, the family name is typically pronounced ‘Higaonna’ while on the Japanese mainland it is usually pronounced ‘Higashionna’. But you may be surprised that …
Updates & Inspiring Words from Mabuni Kenwa
Just a bit of housekeeping today. First, I’ve been updating “The Study of China Hand” by Itoman Morinobu so it is currently unavailable, but after …
HIchiya Yoshio – Dojo Tour 2
“Do not be struck by others, do not strike others”, the founder’s last teachings, held in his heart Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate Association Hichiya Dojo, Yoshio …
Uehara Takenobu “There is no End to Karate”
Sixty Years of Training, Growing Everyday [Dojo Visit, 1] Karate is for training the mind. If you continue to train, you will acquire a strong …