Greetings, I currently practice seventeen empty hand kata and six weapon, with many more to come. I am finding myself becoming dissatisfied with the amount of...
Most people can't put in the time they would like to. I train 5 days a week and still can't fit everything in I would like to. Usually I'll work opposite of...
For some people, and even some styles, "17 karate and 6 kobudo" kata is more than enough. Even Funakoshi Sensei said "15" was enough. The pursuit of more...
Let me re-phrase my question. What have any of you found to be effective in in your training that allows you to persue the new, while keep the old polished? ...
According to information posted on the KU forums and also on the ISKF website, Mikami got out and has temporarily established his headquarters in Mississippi....
Hello From the East Coast! I see the Organization is alive and thriving under your expert guidance! I have been away for a long time, but not completely gone!...
Hello Rick - OSS!! Welcome to the group! It has been quite some time since our paths crossed, however I hope and trust that they may again sooner than later....
Ok, let's move on to another topic. At the base of the Shotokan tree we find Azato & Itosu serving as its roots. The trunk of the tree is of course Funakoshi....
For those who haven't heard the latest, the SKJF Fall Seminar will be held on November 18-20 in Rochester, NY. For registration information go to www.SKJF.com...
Since the forum has been quiet I'll post a contraversal question. Karate has the three k's: Kihon, Kata, and Kumite What should be the role of "point" or...
Hey Rick: Kumite value has been controversial since Funakoshi's time, that's why they waited 6 months after he died to hold the very first tournament. He...
Hi...I totally agree with you on the fact that unfortunatly there has been a little bit of a misunderstanding with the true word of KARATE and in a way with...
OSS!!! More than likely you have many types of drills to enhance your fighting skills, Kihon, Kihon Ippon Kumite, Jiyu Ippon Kumite, Gaeshi Kumite, Jiyu...
Hey guys, I'll throw my hat in the proverbial ring on the topic of point sparring. The way I see it, in point sparring, because there are no "damaging" and or...
Hello fellow Shoto-Karate-ka, I've been "sandbagging" and reading your conversations and have found a place to jump in. The issue of Point Kumite in training....
Hello Elliot - Welcome to the group! You certainly hightlight some good points and I would like to add or focus on another. How many of you can honestly say...
On the weekend of November 18-20, 2005, O'Sensei Brian Fey, national head of the Japan Karatedo ShotoJukuKai Federation (SKJF), delivered over 13 hours of...
O'Sensei and SKJF -- Greetings from the Mojave Desert, CA. So sorry i missed training this passed weekend in Rochester, NY, was occupied with Army training in...
OSS!! Greeting and Happy Thanksgiving to the SKJF membership!! Sensei Michaelson do you have any tips on Shotokan Training at West Point currently. My son is...
Dan -- thanks for the note and hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Reference your question on USMA Karate, it is true that the West Point Team in fact has two...
Oss! O'Sensei Fey, It is good to see the dojo and SKJF is doing so well after being away so long! It's great to see you as active and driven as the day we met....
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