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Fashion – Okinawa Style
My friend Joe Swift has talked in-depth about the principles for analyzing the techniques found in classical Karate-do kata. He stresses the importance of understanding the historical context in which kata were developed, including the clothing that people wore. I would like expand on that idea, specifically in the role of clothing and it may… Continue reading
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Uechi-ryu Morote Gedan Nuki
Uechi-ryu is a popular school of Karate-do not only in Okinawa but also on mainland Japan and throughout the world. It is well-known for its simple, yet powerful techniques and the strong conditioning of its practitioners. I have tremendous respect for Uechi-ryu having done a little bit when I was a student of Minowa sensei… Continue reading
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