Gaining a six pack or flat stomach…
When speaking on this subject the first thing to do is clarify the fact that the two desired descriptions in the title are not the[…]
The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi – No. 2
‘ There is no first attack in karate’ This is normally incorrectly taken to mean that in a fight a karate practitioner should not[…]
The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi – No. 1
‘Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy’ This is the first precept for a reason. Courtesy and respect towards others should be part of[…]
Different categories of blocks
At Bushido we practice a wide variation of blocks, these can fall into several categories (as defined on wikipedia): 落花 (rakka, “falling petals”). The[…]
What is Karate?
The usual question Karate Instructors get asked, often followed by “Is it the one with the kicks and punches?” Most instructors respond to this[…]