Dynamic Karate

The 1st Official European Shitoryu Karate Federation (ESKF) Meeting and Congress, scheduled to take place alongside prestigious technical seminars conducted by Kaicho Iwata and Soke Mabuni and assisted by Hanshi Sato, WSKF Vice. President and Kametani Sensei, WSKF Secretary General, and Tanzadeh Sensei, WSKF Vice. Chairman. This significant event marks a milestone in the growth and development of Shitoryu Karate within the European region. Event Details: 1. Official WSKF Dan/Shidosha Examinations: Date: Friday 5th, December Location: Centre Sportif Blocry Time: 6pm ~9pm 2. Technical Seminars: Conducted by: Soke Mabuni and Kaicho Iwata Assisted by Hanshi Sato, Kametani Sensei and Tanzadeh Sensei Date: Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th, December Location: Centre Sportif Blocry 3. ESKF Meeting/Congress: Date: Saturday 6th, December Location: Ibis Hotel Time: 5pm ~7pm #wskf #eskf #worldshitoryu #shitokai #JKFshitokai #karatedo #shitoryu #genzoiwata #sokemabuni #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手

"知識は力である、 しかし知識を応用することは真の力である" ::::::: "Although knowledge is power, applying knowledge is REAL POWER". @tanzadeh گرچه دانش قدرت است، استفاده از دانش قدرت واقعی است ". #karatedo #kata #tanzadeh #shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #worldkarate #Kumite #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #karateinolympics #組手

*Discipline. Dedication. Determination. 🥋* Every step on the path of martial arts is a lesson in strength—both physical and mental. Remember that true power comes not only from skill, but from the perseverance to overcome obstacles and the courage to push beyond limits. Never stop growing. Embrace the struggle, for it is in those moments we truly find our potential. #Karate #Discipline #MartialArts #NeverStopGrowing #StrengthInStruggle #tanzadeh

Discipline of Kenwa Mabuni expressing the joy dedicated training: "Forgetting mundane things when striving for the martial isle, paddling is joy."

“The Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” • ~ Lao Tzu #motivation #tanzadeh #worldshitoryu #shitokai #shitoryu #worldkarate #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #karateinolympics #Tokyo2020 #martialarts #sport #karatedo #kata #kumite #bunkai #fitness #inspiration #workout #gym #love #fit #training #fitnessmotivation #success

Ichi-Geki (一撃) means “one strike” or “one decisive blow.” It is a single accurate, powerful, and clean technique, delivered once with complete focus and full commitment. Timing, distance, and targeting must be exact for the strike to be truly decisive. #ichigeki #一撃 #shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #worldkarate #Karate #karatedo #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #武道

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You can think of discipline as a muscle that gets stronger the more you use it. Over time, consistent work, even if it's just small steps, leads to big growth. #gymshark #shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #worldkarate #Karate #karatedo #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #武道

"You're not going to be driven all the time. You must develop your discipline. #tanzadeh #shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手

Viva Shitokai! Viva SKC!

"The body achieves what the mind believes. Once you control your mind you can conquer your body." Stay motivated and Keep training! #motivational #successmindset #mindest #workhout #karatedo #kihon #tanzadeh #shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #worldkarate #Kumite #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #karateinolympics #組手 #budo #武道 #日本空手 #沖縄空手

"Sanzan (three mountains 三山) focusing on and emphasizing three major components in Karate: hardness (Go), softness(Ju), and fastness (Soku). Sanzan is centered on these three key elements in Karate." Hardness (Go) refers to the strong, rigid, and powerful techniques that involve the use of force and solid structure. Softness (Ju) involves fluid, relaxed movements that emphasize flexibility, redirection of force, and adaptability. It is the yin to the yang of hardness, creating balance in the practice of karate. Fastness (Soku) in karate refers to the speed and timing of techniques. It is not just about how fast a technique is executed, but also about when it is executed. In karate, a balanced approach that integrates hardness, softness, and fastness is key to mastery. These components complement each other. For instance, a technique may start with a soft, fluid movement (softness) to avoid an attack, followed by a fast and precise counter-strike (fastness) that is delivered with maximum impact (hardness).

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Kime-geiko (決め稽古) literally means training that emphasizes decisive focus and finishing power, combining both mental and physical concentration at the moment of impact. 決め (kime) = focus, decisive finish, concentration of power. 稽古 (keiko) = training or practice. #kime #keiko #決め #決め稽古 #karatedo #shitokai #shitoryu #martialarts #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道

Nagare (流れ) and Ibuki (息吹) are both breathing methods in karate, but they serve very different purposes and feelings. In Shitoryu Karate, practice mainly emphasizes Nagare breathing. Nagare breathing (流れ呼吸, Nagare Kokyū) means “flowing breathing.” It is a way of breathing that remains continuous, smooth, and natural throughout movement. Nagare breathing feels like a gentle wave. It rises and falls naturally, keeping rhythm and connection between movements. It is quiet, relaxed, and fluid, allowing your body and technique to move as one. #流れ #流れ呼吸 #呼吸 #karatedo #shitokai #shitoryu #martialarts #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道

In/Yō (陰陽) in Kata – The Balance of Opposites In kata, In/Yō represents the balance and exchange between soft and hard, slow and fast, expansion and contraction, receiving and attacking. Every movement in karate holds both sides. Understanding this balance gives life to your kata and prevents it from becoming mechanical. In (陰) is the passive, receptive, and hidden aspect. Yō (陽) is the active, expressive, and visible force. In/Yō teaches rhythm and contrast. Without it, kata looks flat. With it, kata breathes, becoming alive and real. #inyo #陰陽 #yinyang #kata #karatedo #shitokai #shitoryu #martialarts #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道

沖縄空手の八大要素＝ Okinawa karate no Hachidai youso Meaning : Eight most important elements in Okinawan karate フェーサ 速さ＝ Feesa - Hayasa Meaning : Speed アティファ 破壊力 ＝ Atifa - Hakairyoku Meaning : Destructive force/power チンクチ 締め ＝ Chinkuchi - Shime Meaning : Tightening チュラサ 美しさ ＝ Churasa - Utsukushisa Meaning : Beauty クシ 腰 ＝ Kushi - Koshi Meaning : Hips ムチミ 弾力性 ＝ Muchimi - Danryokusei Meaning : Flexibility,Elasticity ククル 心眼 ＝ Kukuru - Shingan Meaning : Mind’s eye, mental perception ミチチ 目付 ＝ Michichi - Metsuke Meaning : Metsuke (Chakugan) #tanzadeh #okinawankarate #karate #shitoryu #Shitokai #worldkarate #Shitoryukaratecanada

Inen (意念) (directed intention) 意, intent or will. 念, focused thought. In kata, Inen (意念) means performing each movement with spirit, will, and clear intent. Every action must have a defined target, purpose, and result. Your body, eyes, breath, and timing all express that inner intent. Without Inen, kata becomes only physical choreography; with it, each movement comes alive, carrying direction, energy, and meaning. #意念 #inen #kata #karate #karatedo #shitokai #shitoryu #martialarts #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道