I must admit that when I first observed certain energetic characteristics that emerge in the process of generating force within karate technique I focused mainly on final stage of the movement (kime). Even though I was aware of distinct phases within each technique I didn’t realize the extent to which the direction of spiraling force […]
We would love to know what you think. Please leave a comment at the bottom of these videos. Oss! Unsu! Probably the most difficult Shotokan kata, both physically and technically. A very dynamic kata, transferring from slow karate moves into extremely explosive karate techniques and combinations. There are twists, turns, spins, a jump up and […]
Amashi-waza (body shift and switch) is a form of Go-no-sen (response after opponent’s attack). Amashi-Waza Video Tutorial below this article In its basic form it uses stretching the distance in order to avoid the attack and switch in direction to execute counter attack. The longer the distance involved the easier for initiating side to adjust […]
