Required JKF kumite gear as of 2022

Return to Japan 2023 Week TWO

Continued from Return to Japan 2023 Week ONE August 16th, 2023 - Wednesday: Travel and Rest. Today marked a travel and rest day, although I use the term "rest" loosely. After a final breakfast at the hotel canteen, we boarded the Shinkansen to Tōkyō 東京 at 09:50 am. Despite Ōmagari 大曲市

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The best style of Karate for you is….

The best style of Karate for you depends on your location, your personal goals and preferences. When shopping for a home the 1st rule is location location location and the same applies to searching for a karate club or dojo.A reasonable distance is a must and 50 miles is simply

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Karate can make you a better person!

Karate, as a Budo, can help individuals become better versions of themselves in a number of ways: Discipline and focus: Karate training requires discipline and focus, which can help individuals develop self-control and the ability to stay focused on a task. Physical fitness: Karate training is a form of physical

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Karate as a Budo and a Bujutsu

Budo is a Japanese term that refers to martial arts that are practiced for personal development, self-improvement, and spiritual growth, rather than solely for combat. The word "budo" is made up of two characters: "bu" which means "warrior" or "military", and "do" which means "way" or "path." Budo practitioners aim

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