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,…
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…
♪ The Shin Bone is Connected to Foot Bone ♪: Published: 7/22/2023 By Spencer Sensei My uncle was a carpenter.…
Practice the Guard but Don’t Forget the Turtle: Practice the Guard but Don’t Forget the Turtle: When the student begins…
To Karate gi or not to Karate gi? To Karate gi or not to Karate gi? In the AOKK we…
Why teach Jujitsu? Why teach Ukemi (Break-falls)? Why teach Jujitsu? When a student makes shodan (blackbelt) they can begin their…
The Innocent and the Snake The Innocent and the Snake By Sensei Spencer Date: 1/18/2023 I recently had a student…
Are There Throws in Karate? Are There Throws in Karate? Published: 10/20/2022 By Spencer sensei Throwing is part of the…