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  Unlocking the Secrets of Karate: Mastering Kata for White Belts Are you a white belt in karate, eager to unlock the secrets of this ancient practice? Look no further. In this article, we will delve into the world of kata, the foundational movements and techniques that form the building blocks of Shotokan karate. Whether you are just starting your journey or have been practicing for a while, mastering kata is essential for your progress in the martial art. Kata is not merely a sequence of moves. It is a powerful tool that helps develop strength, coordination, balance, and mental focus. By practicing kata regularly, not only will you improve your technique, but you will also deepen your understanding of the underlying principles of karatedo. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the key aspects of mastering kata for white belts. From understanding the purpose and structure of kata to learning effective strategies to practice and perfect your movements, this article will prov...

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Naka Sensei explains how to correctly tie your karate belt. Many shotokan karate Dojo use one of these ways but check with your sensei Oss!

Yoi ( Natural Position Or Ready Position) This is the position we go to after the karate bow (rei) In Heiko-dachi, the feet are approximately shoulder width, outside edges of the feet are parallel. This is also a basic ready stance in Karate. Shizen-tai or Yoi Dachi – natural position Shizen-tai or yoi dachi translates as “natural stance” (literally, ‘natural body,’ or ‘natural body stance’). In Shizen-tai, the feet are shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. The karateka stands up straight, facing forward. While in Shizen-tai, the karateka is usually in the yoi (ready) position, arms slightly in front of the thighs, fists clenched. In some karate styles, shizen-tai is the same as heiko-dachi. Here is a video showing Yoi (ready position)

People learning karate today have a massive amount of content available online, some good, some not so good. in this article I would like to talk about attitude when the proverbial Doo Doo really hits the fan. The founder of shotokan karate, Master Gichin Funakoshi , said, ‘The ultimate aim of the art of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of its participants’. Other Karate sensei preach Ikken Hissatsu (To kill or finish with one blow), which is correct? Read More..............

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 reflects the energy involved in the process and not just the mental intention leading to kime. That somewhat imbalanced approach made me miss crucial aspect of the energy transfer within the body, while intense nature of kime itself and subtle character of mind/body connection in general posed additional challenge. In my defense, I believe it is reasonable for the scientific approach to involve some trial and error. Different pieces of the puzzle finally fit together when I realized that the polarity of energy lines changes during technique and is determined mainly by the nature of creating energy within movement, the process which involves...