November 11, 2024
Sensei Iha’s Self Defense Karate Training Tips
Proper kata, makiwara, and partner practice are at the heart of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate.
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Insights from decades of practice
Reflections on kata, self-defense, and the teachings of Grand Master Seikichi Iha.
November 11, 2024
Sensei Iha’s Self Defense Karate Guidelines
Sensei Iha taught Roberto Curtis to look beyond punch-kick-block applications for self-defense.
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October 20, 2024
Sensei Iha said, “Okinawan Kata is like an onion”
The more layers of kata you peel back, the more you find.
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