USA-NKF Statement on COVID-19 Mar 7, 2020, 8:32 PM EST USA National Karate-do Federation continues to regularly monitor concerns associated with coronavirus (COVID-19), and we want to take a moment to provide an update as it relates to USA Karate activities, including the USA Open, Junior International Cup and the National Championships
Just out of curiosity for those Seiwakai international dojo leaders, country or block leaders and Shihan; what are your thoughts on asking Fujiwara Shuseki Shihan to lead an online video training for all of us, on the first Saturday of what was planned to be our international seminar at the
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In these uncertain times, karateka get the best of themselves and show the tenacity, values, and strength of will that are associated with the sport. First-class Karate athletes are taking social media to inspire all of us; they are showing us that we can #StayActive and practice Karate anywhere and
Zarei (座礼): The Three Degrees of Traditional Seated Bows [caption id="attachment_3852" align="alignright" width="300"] Zarei - Seated Bow[/caption] The following educational excerpt is drawn directly from the Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道 机参照: Volume 2: Dōjō Auxiliary, Glossary & Terminology 道場の補助、用語集 と 辞書. In traditional Japanese martial arts, physical technique is
FOR KATA COMPETITORS AGES 10 and UP FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!Would you like to compete against some of the best competitors in your age group from many different countries without having to travel? We invite you to compete in the 1st Punok Virtual Challenge!!! A virtual Kata tournament that
Seiza (正座) & Zarei (座礼): The Foundation of Dōjō Etiquette [caption id="attachment_3867" align="alignright" width="300"] Seated Bow - Zarei[/caption] The following educational excerpt is drawn directly from the Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道 机参照: Volume 2: Dōjō Auxiliary, Glossary & Terminology 道場の補助、用語集 と 辞書. Before a Karateka can perfect their strike
Ritsurei (立礼): The Three Types of Standing Bows The following educational excerpt is drawn directly from the Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道 机参照: Volume 2: Dōjō Auxiliary, Glossary & Terminology 道場の補助、用語集 と 辞書. [caption id="attachment_3863" align="alignright" width="300"] Ritsu Rei - Standing Bow[/caption] There are three specific degrees of bowing for
Hi everyone. ½ not so good still leaves ½ good. I had hoped we wouldn't get to this point however as of the moment we have to provide Covid-19 updates: Training at Akiyama Wellness Center (Japantown San Jose) shall continue as scheduled for the foreseeable future. All participants WILL sanitize
National sports festival karatedo competitions: Hiraru Ohno vs Emiri Iwamoto. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK1uHZb9jys&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0eUjwmnEIuq9TTSjI7rn8pN-rfmDkjzp8UDCUyM5-hyUJXL4wUrwuqTho
JKF Gojukai Newsletter (Kaihoshi) July 2018 (Japanese only) All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – July 10, 2018 kaihoshi_goju_101Download
Sad News for Okinawa martial arts. Hichiya Yoshio (比知屋 義夫), an Okinawa culture treasure and one of the most respected OGKK Sensei passed away yesterday, July 24 2017. #HichiyaYoshio, 10th dan, Honorary Chairman of OGKK, may you rest In peace. Our condolences to his family and the OGKK organization.
Lyoto Machida Shotokan Karate Ippon Kumite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=libp-yH_1WU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1oLCM1RR3MWQee7c1aa9dcHZ5fFLWBHMp56z96fmEq8b7AFHXhw5gNCic
