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Video: Kata Sochin

Video: Kata Sochin

Kata Sochin is a very popular Kata found in many styles of Karate. In Shorinjiryu the kata is practiced at a senior black belt level of Sandan (3rd) dan and above. The kata emphasizes strong stances and center of gravity with purposeful steps. In this respect the kata can be […]

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World Grand Prix-Okinawa-August-2019

World Grand Prix-Okinawa-August-2019

The International Organizing Committee takes great pleasure in extending to you our official invitation to the ‘Super Karate-do World Grand Prix’. This prestigious cultural event will be held on the 10th and 11th August 2019, at the famous Okinawa Prefecture Karate Kaikan, Okinawa, JAPAN. You are invited to partake in: […]

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Australia Brisbane Koshiki Tournament-June-2019

Australia Brisbane Koshiki Tournament-June-2019

Dear Hanshi Masamitsu Kudaka and the Japanese Koshiki Karatedo Federation, Titans Martial Arts Academy takes great pleasure in extending to you our official invitation to the ‘Brisbane City Koshiki Karatedo Tournament’. This prestigious cultural event will be held on the 2nd of June 2019, at New Farm State School, New […]

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Canadian Koshiki Cup-March 2019

Canadian Koshiki Cup-March 2019

The Canadian Koshiki Cup for 2019 is scheduled for March 16th in Ste. Sophie Quebec. All interested parties should contact Shihan Philip Nadeau at: nadeau.beriault@videotron.ca     You may download the invitation letter in English HERE You may download the invitation letter in French HERE

Video: Kata Koshiki Bassai

Video: Kata Koshiki Bassai

Kata Koshiki Bassai is the original form of the more commonly known name of Kata Bassai. Most styles of Karate practice a modified form of the Kata known as Bassai-Dai. However, for Shorinjiryu the Koshiki form of the Kata is the standard form to be practiced. The kata is typically […]

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Intership At The Hombu

Intership At The Hombu

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Video: Kata Happiken

Video: Kata Happiken

Kata Happiken is considered an intermediate level kata typically taught to green belt and brown belt practitioners. The kata was developed by Hanshi Hisataka specifically to assist North American karateka when he was in the United States circa 1964 through 1967. Hanshi Hisataka believed that the geometry and movements of […]

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Video: Kata Saisan

Like Sanchin Kata, Seisan kata is aimed at developing footwork, strong stances, ki, and breath control. It is also an isometric body building form of exercise, however, the techniques displayed in Seisan are more advanced than in Sanchin. Its stances are wider and the postures are “half face front” (hanmai, […]

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