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Gojushiho Sho is considered an advanced kata in Shotokan, Sensei Nishiyama used to refer to it as an "old man" kata.
It translate 54 steps, or the old Chinese name 54 methods.
Kata is "symbol of principle" meaning the kata contain a code which we have to undo, rather then mechanically copy the outer form, even perfectly.
Form is important, yet it is a mean and not an end.
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Gojushio Sho Gojushiho Sho is considered an advanced kata in Shotokan, Sensei Nishiyama used to refer to it as an "old man" kata.It translate 54 steps, or the old Chines...

Kizami/gyaku/Kizami/Gyaku zuki with footwork.
Here are 2 variation of footworks.
Please experiment, one works for more distance, and other one is smoother when less distance is needed.
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kizami,gyaku, kizami, gyaku smooth footwork Kizami/gyaku/Kizami/Gyaku zuki with footwork.Here are 2 variation of footworks.Please experiment, one works for more distance, and other one is smoother when...

Abdominal breath
Breathing from low stomach has many benefits.
When the breath rises our techniques becomes "arms techniques" and we easily become over excited.
Abdominal breath allows us to keep stable body center, control the body center & feet & the interaction between them.
Both our stance, body dynamics & inside muscle action are more efficient when using abdominal breath.
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Kata is symbol of principle.

Abdominal breathing to control body center & feet Breathing from low stomach has many benefits.When the breath rises our techniques becomes "arms techniques" and we easily become over excited.Abdominal breat...

Takedown Defense for Karateka part 3
Vlad Matuyshenko is teaching us basic takedown defense.
Keep your base, "plug" to opponent and use their direction of energy.
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Takedown defense for Karateka with Vlad part 3 Vlad Matuyshenko is teaching us basic takedown defense.Keep your base, "plug" to opponent and use their direction of energy.

Hikite - pulling hand
Sensei Nishiyama used to say that in a sense hike is more important than technique side. Pulling hand help increase body action range and speed, maximize time, even helps keeping the power coming from body center rather than top. When we understand the principles behind we can see the progression from kihon to kumite.
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Hikite pulling hand, maybe pulling elbow? Hikite - pulling handSensei Nishiyama used to say that in a sense hike is more important than technique side. Pulling hand help increase body action range an...

A strategy you can try to set up an opponent while minimizing their ability to use their strong side (especially if you know they look for Gyaku Zuki counter).
Of course you have to be aware of other techniques opponent can counter with.
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Kizami Zuki, drift to the right to create advantage & avoid opponent strong side. A strategy you can try to set up an opponent while minimizing their ability to use their strong side (especially if you know they look for Gyaku Zuki counter...

Basics blocks (Uke Waza) training progression part 2.
Repetition does not make perfect, perfect repetition makes perfect.
In this video we continue the progression of how to practice basic blocks purposefully rather than merely repeat. Create good movement habits that will transfer to kumite and even every day life movement.
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Blocking part 2 Basics blocks (Uke Waza) training progression part 2.Repetition does not make perfect, perfect repetition makes perfect.In this video we continue the progres...

Basics blocks (Uke Waza) training progression part 2.
Repetition does not make perfect, perfect repetition makes perfect.
In this video we continue the progression of how to practice basic blocks purposefully rather than merely repeat. Create good movement habits that will transfer to kumite and even every day life movement.
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Fight not relying on size & strength but skill.

Kihon - basics, blocking training progression part 2 Basics blocks (Uke Waza) training progression part 2.Repetition does not make perfect, perfect repetition makes perfect.In this video we continue the progres...

We, karate people generally specialize in outside distance, and not paying enough attention to short distance fighting.
Here is a defense drill for short/medium distance, starting with defense against a set attack combination and progresses into unknown attack.
Defense side is stationery, moving back and moving forward, focusing on the feet and defense synchronizing.
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Short/middle distance defense drill We, karate people are generally specialize in outside distance, and not paying enough attention to short distance fighting.Here is a defense drill for short/...

Kihon - Basics
Blocking (Use Waza) training progression part 1.
Don't just repeat, faulty repetition instills faulty "software" into the nervous system.
Each repetition should be purposeful.
Here is a training progression for basic blocks in karate.
Basic elements are covered in part 1, more elements will be added in part 2.
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See the links between Kihon & Kumite.

Kihon Basics blocks training progression part 1 Kihon - BasicsBlocking (Use Waza) training progression part 1.Don't just repeat, faulty repetition instills faulty "software" into the nervous system.Each re...

Encourage opponent to attack by giving him danger, make them block and counter, and as they counter use Amashi Waza.
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Encourage opponent to attack then Amashi (pull-counter) Encourage opponent to attack by giving him danger, make them block and counter, and as they counter use Amashi Waza.

Using the pads help with developing your time, precision, footwork, smoothness.
Here is a drill for reaction with the pads, starting stationery, and then with different scenarios, reaction while pads holder is moving, and while training side is moving.
Those drills can directly improve your kumite.
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Pads reaction drill Using the pads help with developing your time, precision, footwork, smoothness.Here is a drill for reaction with the pads, starting stationery, and then with...