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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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!...
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....
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
Welcome to the group Rick, and I'll see you guys in November - OSS!! shotorochester <shotorochester@...> wrote:Greetings all from not so sunny Rochester....
Welcome to the group Mauricio - OSS!! morris09_cr <morris09_cr@...> wrote:Hey guys, what's up???... I saw this new group of SHotokan Karatekas and I...
Hey guys, what's up???... I saw this new group of SHotokan Karatekas and I thought of joining in. My name is Mauricio Quesada and I am from the small Central ...
Greetings all from not so sunny Rochester. I thinks that this is a great idea to share info and our thoughts about Shotokan. I hope that this forum brings all...
I would like to offer the thoughts and prayers of the entire SKJF to Mikami Sensei and all of the members of the LKA/ISKF - New Orleans who may have suffered...
Oss SKJF and friends. Thanx to Jim Burke for inviting me to this forum. As it grows, I will be a willing participant. "Yolo-Shiku Onegai Shimasu" "Please help...
OSS! I think that this is a great way to share the Way with other Karateka. I look forward to being part of this group. ... walk ... is ... regarding ... ...
-I for one walk the dojo kun. At times it is not a graceful walk as the dojo kun also requires practice and training. I think this is why the words "SEEK"...
As Chief Instructor of the SKJF I would like to welcome one and all to this new and hopefully inspiring discussion group. Let's get things started then.... ...
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