Recent Posts Tagged With 'kata bunkai and jissen'

• Grappling & Ground Fighting in Karate

  Posted on Thursday March 12th, 2009 at 09:03 in articles, karate, stand-up, ground game, self defence personal protection, kata bunkai and jissen

  It's an interesting fact that Karate is widely believed to be an art comprised solely of static punches, kicks and blocks. It seems that no matter how many times I explain the difference between the basics forms, their functions, and their applicatio...

• Sanchin-dachi: "Three Battles Stance"

  Posted on Tuesday January 13th, 2009 at 11:54 in karate, stand-up, kata bunkai and jissen

  Sometimes referred to as the “pigeon-toed stance”, sanchin-dachi is a basic Karate stance. When I say ‘basic’, I mean it is a core stance in various styles of Karate that requires years of dedicated effort to truly become proficient in. Regar...

• The Difference Between MMA & Self Defence

  Posted on Friday December 26th, 2008 at 08:07 in articles, karate, stand-up, brazilian jiu jitsu, ground game, self defence personal protection, kata bunkai and jissen

  Not so long ago, terms such as 'Karate' or 'Kung Fu' were synonymous with self defence. Indeed a black belt was revered as a master of what appeared to be mystical arts showcasing inhuman feats of strength, aggression, and agility - maybe that's a ...

• Kata In Karate

  Posted on Monday December 15th, 2008 at 13:08 in articles, karate, stand-up, kata bunkai and jissen

  Kata (in the context of Karate) can be loosely defined as pre-determined sequences of movements and techniques practiced alone or with a partner. They are commonly believed to simulate combat situations though beliefs of how and how well they s...