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…
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…