In the annals of martial arts history, the encounter between Bruce Lee vs Karate Grandmaster Vic Moore stands as a defining moment. Bruce Lee, revered for his philosophical approach to combat and his lightning-fast moves, encountered a significant challenge in Moore. This icon dared to test the legend at the Long Beach International Karate Championship in 1967. This fabled contest …
BALANCING THE WORLD ON ONE FINGER By Dave Major In the summer of 1973 the iconic martial arts film ‘Enter the Dragon’ starring the legendary Bruce Lee hit the big screens. Playing to full cinemas’ the film was responsible for the sudden increase in membership to karate/kung fu clubs, the demand was so great that new clubs appeared overnight. The …
By Tim Johnston 1) REI Real Meaning: Respect Misunderstood meaning: Bow One of the most important things in Martial Arts is the Bow as you need to show Respect, especially when you enter the Dojo or when you encounter others before you begin. Always Bow to your Sensei! The word “Rei” comes from the Japanese word ” Reigi”, which means “Respect, Courtesy, Manners. A Bow should not be a Nod but a deep bow when you enter the Dojo and when you leave the Dojo. (often we …
By Tim Johnston Japanese Never say “Gi” I have been living in Japan for a long time now and practicing Karate, and I often wondered why, when I said the word “Gi” referring to my karate uniform, I would be met with blank stares and neither my Sensei (Shindo Sensei) nor other martial artists outside of my style of karate …
By Tim Johnston KATA ANANKU Ananku is a Kata from Okinawa Karate. Its history in Okinawa Martial Arts is rather short in comparison to other kata. Ananku was composed by Chotoku Kyan (1870 – 1945) who was an influential Karate Master who was famous for his Karate skills and unique life story which makes it unique and special. Ananku Kata …
By Tim Johnston SHORIN-RYU Shorin-Ryu is one of the major Okinawan martial arts and is one of the oldest styles of Karate. The kanji meaning is “small” and “forest” and pronounced Shorin in Japanese, are also used in the Japanese words for Shaolin. Most modern Karate styles can be traced to the famous Satunuku Sakugawa (1733 – 1857) called “Tode” …
HOW MARTIAL ARTS CHANGED MY LIFE IN JAPAN By Tim Johnston This is the Story about my fortunate meeting of Two Amazing high-level Karate Instructors who just happened to both Speak English. Shindo Sensei and Adachi Sensei of the Chiba, Narita DoJo. Through their amazing friendship and skilled instruction, I received My San Dan (3rd level Black Belt). It certainly …
By Tim Johnston Kobudo Okinawan Kobudo literally “old martial way of Okinawa” is the weapon systems of Okinawan Martial Arts. Okinawan Martial Arts refers to the Martial Arts, such as Karate, Tegumi and Okinawan Kobudo, which originated among the indigenous people of Okinawa island. Due to its central location, Okinawa was influenced by various cultures with a long history of …
REFERENCE POINTS Knife Defense SILAT REFERENCE POINTS Knife Defense SILAT Suffian Maul MornieThe awesome MAUL MORNIE shows how to work from REFERENCE POINTS to FINISH the FIGHT. DEFEND the OFFENSE. It’s not a duelling art, it’s not a sport, it is all about SURVIVAL.Maul Mornie and more Silat Suffian can be found here;www.silatsuffian.netand on YouTubeMaul565Many thanks to Ollie Batts of …
REFERENCE POINTS Knife Defense SILAT REFERENCE POINTS Knife Defense SILAT Suffian Maul MornieThe awesome MAUL MORNIE shows how to work from REFERENCE POINTS to FINISH the FIGHT. DEFEND the OFFENSE. It’s not a duelling art, it’s not a sport, it is all about SURVIVAL.Maul Mornie and more Silat Suffian can be found here;www.silatsuffian.netand on YouTubeMaul565Many thanks to Ollie Batts of …