Tiger Tales
Mawashi uke is a common technique found in all Nahate based systems (Goju, Uechi, Tou’on). In Tou’on-ryu this technique is
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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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January 13th marks the third anniversary of the passing of my teacher Kanzaki Shigekazu sensei. Although years apart, it is
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Today I reflected on my Kobudo teacher Minowa Katsuhiko who passed away on this day in 2003. I remember him
Continue readingHigaonna (東恩納)
On Okinawa, the family name is typically pronounced ‘Higaonna’ while on the Japanese mainland it is usually pronounced ‘Higashionna’. But
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If you enjoyed the ‘Karate Kid’ movie from the 1980s, then you’ll love TV show ‘Cobra Kai’ which is now
Continue readingHappy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you are celebrating the New Year safe and happily. Thank you for
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