Old School Karate Kuzushi By Gary Spencer Sensei Kuzushi or breaking an opponent’s balance is fundamental to effectively fighting in…
From the Stand to the Sand From The Stand to The Sand: Published: 3-15-24 By Spencer Sensei In the beginning…
Fortress Block Expanded The fortress block is the key to all traditional blocks. Every block begins from this position or…
Analyzing Bunkai: Published: 8-14-2024 By Spencer Sensei I was a third-degree black belt (san-dan) before I began my in-depth study…
The Throwing Techniques of Karate Published: 7/31/2024 By Spencer sensei When Kenwa Mabuni was introduced to the karate of Japan,…
Advanced Outside Middle Blocking Concept Advanced Outside Middle Blocking Technique Spencer sensei 1/26/24 Most Isshin ryu instructors teach a one…
[2.3.8] Seiunchin Section-2 Bunkai: (Counter to a Reverse Punch) Information: This piece of this section of the Hanto kata is…
Karate Leg Throwing Technique: (Reading Bunkai) Karate and jujitsu are not independent forms of fighting. They were originally cut from…
Honto Kata and Bunkai Hanto Kata and Bunkai Honto means real. Self-defense of kata is done normally on both sides…