Hello all I am a new member. I have been studying traditional karatedo for 24 years. At my dojo we teach a curriculum of kata from the four major styles of...
I am just trying to stir up some activity here folks and find out if there is any news or events anyone would like to share with the group? On Sept 30th, Oct...
I would like to introduce myself to the group. I was invited by Sensi Holley. My name is Patrie and I currently train at a Shotokan Dojo in Southern Indiana....
welcome sir my name is melvin lewis located in louisville ky. if you ever down this way give me a yell .www.louisvilleshotokankarate.com mindkiller05...
I personally would love to go to Japan next year but my position in the army sometimes does not allow me to... March would be too soon for me but I might be...
Saw this stuff and thought it was interesting. Thought that the Group might like to read it. It comes from the website of KARATE UNION OF AUSTRALIA. They have...
very nice.....it is always good to get the history too many people and styles fail to see the interest or importance of the history! >From: "Ramsey, William J...
excellant info Steve Edwards <ikoho@...> wrote: very nice.....it is always good to get the history too many people and styles fail to see the interest...
-That is very good. It is good for students to know the history of kata. One note. Isn't the old name for Hangetsu,Seisan? That is if memory serves me right....
Hi Tim Yep, as far as I understand you have it right. :) Hangetsu as it stands today with its off stance was only created around the 1940's I believe. The ...
I would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to the 5th Shobukan Cup - Friendship International Karate Tournament in Killeen, TX. Please visit...
Hi to everyone. I am new to the group I just want to say "nice to meet you all". I have posted some pictures in the photo album under "shobukan". I have a...
Great information... thanks Tim <twendkata71@...> wrote:-That is very good. It is good for students to know the history of kata. One note. Isn't the old...
-From what I have read, Seisan is actually much older. Hiagoanna brought it back from his studies in China. That would at least put it at just after or before...
I agree, Seisan has been around a long time, its the current hangetsu version that is relatively new, IMO. Funakoshi sensei did have Hangetsu in his teachings...
-- Didn't O sensei Funakoshi's son change some of the Shotokan methods after his father passed away? I am sure Nakayama had his influence as well. This is to...
Tim, Thanks for the update on this. I am just out here trying to learn also... but this is what this group is all about... No one knows everything but some of...
The date is set for the upcoming "Friendship International Karate Tournament - 5th Shobukan Cup" You are cordially invited. For more inforamation visit...
I was wondering if anyone had ever read this biography by the master himself. I haven't read much of it yet but it looks to be really good and I would ...
I have read it years ago and probably will re-read it again shortly. As you may know I have written a book on karate-do and the hidden secrets of the art. It...
Hi Patrie If this is the one karate-do-My Way of Life, then yes. I read it first in 1996 according to my study log. It is a book I encourage others to read to ...
Yes, that is the book. Although I would also like to get two other books that I have seen by Funakoshi, Karate-Do Kyohan and Karate-Do Nyumon, but I will ...
Hi Patrie I have those two books as well. You will find that the kata are different to what the 'JKA' style clubs need you to perform these days and some of...
... and I would ... related styles. ... another ... In my humble opinion My Way of Life by Funakoshi Sensei is a must read for any karate-ka, especially one...
An interesting book if you enjoy kata analysis is the 'Five years One Kata' by Bill Burgar. He goes into great depth on Gojushiho and has some interesting...
Here is what I found on a Okano Sensei: Okano Sensei, who founded Kenkojuku in 1941, was one of Funakoshi Yoshitaka Sensei's (son of Funakoshi Gichin) closest...
....has a new set of DVD's available and I can also send a video clip if anyone is interested. Just send me an email and I will forward the clip to you....
Just email me if you would like information on this Shotokan tournament to be held in Italy. Also the Shotokan Tournament in Texas under the guidance of the...
hi. sensei i would like one mel Dwight Holley <cincinnatishotokan@...> wrote:....has a new set of DVD's available and I can also send a video clip if...
Please view the pics under the "Shobukan" banner in Photos and you will notice also pics of Cliff from Cincy Hombu dojo teaching class. Kudos to Cliff-san and...
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