Shotokan Karate Distinctives
This blog post outlines unique characteristics of Shotokan Karate. Read on to learn more!
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A Brief History of Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art. The word “Taekwondo” consists of three parts: “tae,” meaning foot, “kwon,” meaning fist or hand, and “do,” meaning way. Although Korea had its own native martial arts for thousands of years, Taekwondo, as we know it today, originated in the 1950s. In this blog, post I provide a concise history of the art.
Bruce Lee & Nunchaku Pop Culture
The nunchaku may be one of the most widely known Okinawan Kobudo weapons. Nunchaku were popularized in the 1970s thanks to Bruce Lee and his wildly popular martial arts movies. Read on to learn more about how Bruce Lee was introduced to the weapon and incorporated it into his movies.
Kobudo: Okinawan Weapon Arts
Okinawan Kobudo is a traditional martial art from Okinawa, Japan, that focuses on using various weapons for self-defense. “Kobudo” translates to “ancient martial way,” and it encompasses the practice and techniques of weapons such as the bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku, kama, and other lesser known weapons. Read on to learn more about Okinawan Kobudo!
Funakoshi’s “Master Text”
Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text is exactly as the subtitle says. It is the central, definitive writing of Master Gichin Funakoshi – dubbed the father” of modern karate and founder of Shotokan Karate-Do. This book provides history, philosophy, practical training advice, descriptions of basic stances and techniques, and thorough descriptions and illustrations of the 19 core Shotokan kata. Read on to learn more about this important book.
Karate and Taekwondo … What’s the Difference?
So, you or your child want to start martial arts. That’s GREAT news – martial arts can benefit you in so many ways! But here’s an age-old question: Will it be Karate or Taekwondo? You’re not the first person to think about this. It’s a dilemma many people face. To decide, there are many questions …
