How the masters got their rank: the origins of karate rank The origins of karate ranks. Throughout the course of our karatedo training, we take for granted the grading system that awards our belt ranking and titles. Sometimes this system is manifestly personal, with the headmaster–and only he–bestowing each promotion directly, according to his own[…]
Shi Zen Do weapons Course March 18th @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Community Centre, Worcester Close, Istead Rise Gravesend Kent, DA13 9LB 10 am – 1 pm The student will now take a closer look at weapons of choice, in-depth study of the form and application. Tonfa and stick, will cover pairs work[…]
Due to the weather conditions, Classes at Brunswick School Maidstone today 28/02/18 have been cancelled.
Tegumi – Okinawan Grappling and Wrestling Don’t believe me? It’s true I tell you! The Okinawans had both grappling and wrestling. They called it tegumi, and if you do karate you do it too (whether you know it or not). Imagine for a second a culture that, for as long as anyone can remember, has[…]