by David Nishimoto The study of Kempo Karate requires a lifetime of diligent thought. Many hours of isolated study and concentrated thought and practice are necessary to build the inner strength found in Karate. Meditation builds the focus within the mind. The mind, focused, builds confidence and well being for the body. It is during …
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Jan 22 2003
Bukan – Creativity in crisis
By David Nishimoto Morality guides the training of Kempo practitioners. Because the attitude of competition is removed from Kempo the training in done in a spirit of mutual cooperation. Masters share information with students to improve and close observed openings. In competitive environments the students must either pay for advanced information or be a part …
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Jan 09 2003
Karumijutsu – the escape pattern (Kempo foot work)
by David Nishimoto Footwork provides the evasive qualities of kempo. A weight distribution of 50 percent between the front and back legs serves no purpose. Kempo uses a 60/40 distribution between the front and back leg. In a reverse cover the weight distribution of 40/60. A cat stance changes the weight to 20/80 between the …
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Jan 05 2003
Kempo Hammer Strikes
By David Nishimoto The Kempo hammer strikes are often misunderstood. Most individuals think the purpose of the hammer strike is to smash soft tisues or break bones. Its is true in some cases the potential for this level of damage may be obtained, since some of the most powerful arm muscle combined with weight distribution …
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Nov 25 2002
Peace Law verse Fist Law
By David Nishimoto The only way to generate chi energy into jing is to be in state of enlightment, love, and confidence. The divine receiption of this love and enlightment must be strong. It is easily perceivable through through the eyes. Love is the light that radiates generates jing power in such a way that …
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Nov 11 2002
It only takes one
by David Nishimoto The premise of this article is to convince individuals to remove the viciousness out of the art. Its sad that Martial Artist thinks that viciousness can yield to victory. The more dangerous the opponent the less willing a skilled fighter is to attack without thought. Yet every fighting situation can be broken …
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Oct 02 2002
Fuzhou Suparinpei
FUZHOU SUPARINPEI: YI BAI LING BA BU (108 steps) Nan Shaolin Quan (southern temple boxing) First taught outside China by Simon Lailey Goju Ryu Karate Interpreted/transcribed from Simon’s teaching by Bill Glasheen Uechi Ryu Karate Version 2.2 START FORM in heiko dachi facing north SALUTATION: Step forward to right kiba dachi. Perform “closed gate” …
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Oct 02 2002
Side Thrust Kick
by David Gimberline Shotokan appears to execute the sidekick with the kicking leg coming from behind, i.e. one steps across with the front leg and kick with what would be the back leg (if one were standing in kosa dachi). Is this a correct assessment of the Shotokan side kick, and if so, how does …
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Oct 02 2002
Hangetsu
by David Gimberline Re: Matt D’s questions about Hangetsu. Warning: this is a long post, but if you have ever read any of my other posts, you will know this is normal. 🙂 Before I start, I should tell you Hangetsu is considered by most to be a pretty advanced kata. However, I do feel …
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Oct 02 2002
Makiwara
by David Gimberline What does everybody think about makiwara training? I await your reactions. I see that my response is very long. I hope it makes sense. It is much easier to show and teach than it is to describe. 🙂 I think makiwara training is one of the most important and most misunderstood training …
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