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The Proper Path of Mae Geri (Front Kick) In executing Mae Geri, correct form is essential for speed, control, and effectiveness. As soon as the kicking foot leaves the floor, the leg bends at the knee. From there, the hip joint lifts the thigh forward and upward (by engaging the hip flexors), bringing the knee onto the line of the intended target. When the knee reaches alignment with the target, the lower leg extends sharply from the knee joint, directing the foot straight to the target. Immediately after the technique, the leg retracts quickly from the knee. This is Hiki Ashi, which preserves balance, readiness, and proper posture. A proper Mae Geri is not just a kick, but a coordinated sequence of chamber, extension, and retraction performed with efficiency and intent. #maegeri #karatekick #shitokai #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手

壮鎮 Sochin (Aragaki-ha Sochin) Meaning: “Tranquil Force” or “Strength and Calm.” Sochin is a traditional Okinawan kata associated with Master Seisho Aragaki (1840–1918), an influential figure in the development of Okinawan Karate. The kata was preserved and transmitted through Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni, founder of Shitoryu Karate. One distinctive characteristic of Sochin is its combination of circular and direct techniques, precise body shifting (Tenshin), and rapid transitions between defensive and offensive movements. The kata emphasizes natural movement, effective coordination of the upper and lower body, and the dynamic relationship between softness and explosive power. The deeper lesson of Sochin lies in maintaining calmness and stability while generating decisive power. Its effectiveness depends on proper timing, efficient body mechanics, and the ability to transition instantly from receiving an attack (Uke) to counterattacking. Sochin teaches an important principle of Karate: True power comes from the harmony of stability, relaxation, and dynamic movement. #sochin #壮鎮 #shitoryu #shitokai #kenwamabuni

壮鎮 Sochin (Aragaki-ha Sochin) Meaning: “Tranquil Force” or “Strength and Calm.”

Kururunfa (久留頓破) of Shitokai Kururunfa is an advanced Naha-te kata combining soft, flowing movements with explosive speed and power. Its key characteristics include rapid changes of direction, precise body shifting, close-range techniques, and effective use of the hips. In Shitokai, Kururunfa emphasizes relaxation, balance, timing, and coordination, followed by fast, decisive techniques. The goal is to generate maximum speed and power through efficient, controlled movement. An interesting historical detail concerns the name of this kata. According to Shitokai tradition, when Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni introduced Kururunfa to his students, he used the numerical kanji 九 (Ku, nine), 六 (Roku, six), and 八 (Hachi, eight), written as 九六八, instead of the traditional characters 久留頓破. This phonetic adaptation was intended to make the name easier for his Japanese students to recognize, pronounce, and remember, while preserving the original kata and its technical principles. #kururunfa #kenwamabuni #nahate #karatedo #shitokai

Kisoku no Donto, 気息の呑吐, (the Principle of Inhale–Exhale Control) means controlling the rhythm of breathing in kata, when to inhale and when to exhale. It is one of the classic kata principles. You match breath to movement, so power, posture, and timing stay consistent. Kisoku no Donto is structured breath control for kata. You choose inhale or exhale per technique to support power, posture, and timing.  Use abdominal breathing to load during preparation, release at impact, and maintain steady internal pressure during transitions. Naha-te kata such as Sanchin and Tensho are classic training models for this type of breathing control, which you can also apply in kihon practice and other kata as appropriate. Six breathing patterns often taught under Kisoku no Donto: 1-Long inhale, long exhale, 2-Long inhale, short exhale, 3-Short inhale, long exhale, 4-Short inhale, short exhale. Combinations of the above (1 to 4) are chosen to fit specific techniques. 波形呑吐 (Hakei Donto) – Wave-Shaped Breathing. Continuous, seamless breathing where inhale and exhale merge naturally without pause, like a wave. Represents the most advanced form of Kisoku no Donto, where breath and motion become one. #kokyuho #karatedo #kisokunodonto #shitoryu

My heartfelt thanks to all my dear friends, students, fellow Senseis, and Karate Masters around the world for your wonderful birthday wishes and kind messages. I sincerely appreciate your friendship, respect, and thoughtfulness. You made my birthday even more special. Wishing you all good health, happiness, and success. With warmest regards and gratitude, A. Tanzadeh, 🙏🙏🙏

🥋 SHITORYU KARATEDO TECHNICAL SEMINARS 2027 🇸🇮 MARIBOR, SLOVENIA 🇸🇮 Shitokai Slovenia proudly presents two days of Shitoryu Karatedo Technical Seminars with internationally recognized instructor: 🥋 A. TANZADEH, 8th Dan, Kyoshi Vice Chairman, World Shitoryu Karatedo Federation (WSKF) Secretary General, Pan-American Shitoryu Karatedo Federation (PSKF) 📅 Date: March 13–14, 2027 📍 Location: Maribor, Slovenia An opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, refine your skills, and strengthen your understanding of traditional Shitoryu Karatedo through technical training, fundamental principles, body mechanics, and practical applications. Open to dedicated karate practitioners seeking to improve their technical knowledge and understanding of Shitoryu Karate. 🏯 Organized by: Karate Klub Kovinar Maribor 📩 CONTACT & INFORMATION Sensei Viljem Klanjšček Email: vklanj scek@gmail.com Phone: +386 41 685 628 📢 SAVE THE DATE! More details and registration information coming soon. We look forward to welcoming Shitoryu karate practitioners to Maribor, Slovenia, for two days of technical training and international friendship through Karatedo.

Hayasa (速さ - speed / quickness) is the direct Japanese word for speed, but in traditional karate, especially in the teaching of Kenwa Mabuni, speed is never understood as simple fast movement; it is speed with control, timing, and purpose. True Hayasa appears when unnecessary tension disappears. A relaxed body moves faster than a tense body. In karatedo, Hayasa (速さ) is not merely moving fast; it is the natural expression of correct timing, a relaxed body, and decisive action. #hayasa #速さ #shitokai #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手

忍, Shinobu, means to endure with patience, stay calm under pressure, control the heart, and keep going without giving up. In Karate, this teaches students to stay composed when training becomes hard, control anger and fear, accept correction with humility, and repeat the basics with patience. A true karateka does not quit when progress feels slow. A true karateka learns to endure, adjust, and continue. Through 忍, students build a strong mind with a strong body and turn difficulty into discipline. #shinobu #忍 #karate #shitokai #shitoryu #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手

Heian Nidan (平安二段) of Shitoryu Karate Heian Nidan is traditionally practised as the first kata in the Heian series (Itsutsu no Kata, 五つの型), a set of five fundamental kata originally developed by Anko Itosu Sensei, a prominent master of Okinawan Shuri-te. The major techniques in this kata include Uchi Otoshi Uke, Age Uke, Shiko Dachi with Shuto Gedan Barai, and Oi Zuki. The original Okinawan name of this series is Pinan (平安). The Japanese reading of the same kanji is Heian. The Heian series introduces beginners to essential karate principles, including proper stances, body coordination, turning, transitions, timing, and fundamental defensive and offensive techniques. Enjoy your training! #shitokai #shitoryu #heiankata #tanzadeh #shurite

Wa (和) is often translated as harmony, peace, and balance. It is a way of movement and mindset. It reveals itself in the ability to move in sync with the opponent, to use minimal force for maximum effect, and to remain calm, precise, and adaptable under pressure. Rather than clashing, one blends; rather than resisting, one adjusts; rather than forcing, one refines. True technique is not domination; it is integration. #wa #和 #shitoryu #karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手

By incorporating the arm rotator machine into your workout routine alongside your karate sessions, you can achieve stronger, more stable shoulders, enhancing forearm muscle development. This contributes to overall fitness and muscular development, helping to build and tone the arm and shoulder muscles. Enhanced forearm strength can lead to improved performance and endurance. Regular use of the machine can also increase the endurance of the forearm muscles, enabling longer periods of activity without fatigue. #workout #空手の練習 #糸東流 #空手道

Doryoku (努力) is a fundamental principle in Japanese martial arts that means continuous effort, disciplined striving, and sincere hard work. It teaches that true progress does not come only from talent, but from steady daily practice, patience, repetition, and the willingness to continue even when improvement is slow. In martial arts, Doryoku is seen in repeating basics, refining kata, correcting mistakes, and maintaining discipline over a long period of time. It also includes mental effort, improving character, controlling emotions, and developing perseverance. Through Doryoku, a practitioner understands that real growth in both technique and spirit is built gradually through consistent and sincere effort. #doryoku #努力 #shitokai #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手

十二の形 Juni no Kata (Kihon Kata) Juni no Kata is one of the introductory Kata training methods designed to prepare beginners for more advanced Kata practice. This basic Kata incorporates fundamental Ido Kihon techniques, such as Gedan Barai and Oi Zuki, performed along a specific Embusen (movement pattern). The purpose is to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Kata, including directional changes, turning, stances, coordination, and proper body mechanics. You can introduce variations by replacing Gedan Barai with other blocking techniques, such as Yoko Uke, Uchi Uke, or Age Uke. You can also add Mae Geri before executing Oi Zuki. The main objective is to prepare beginners for formal Kata practice while strengthening their Ido Kihon skills. Strong fundamentals build a solid foundation for advanced Kata. Enjoy your training! #shitokai #shitoryu #tanzadeh #kihon #juninokata

Meoto-de (or Meoto-te 夫婦手) is a concept that refers to the coordinated use of both hands in action simultaneously (Dōji 同時). The term "Meoto" (夫婦) means "husband and wife," symbolizing a complementary relationship, much like how a married couple works together in harmony. In karate, this means that one hand typically performs an offensive movement (such as a punch or strike, sometimes even in combination with a kick), while the other plays a defensive or supporting role (such as blocking, pulling, or controlling the opponent). Unlike standard techniques where the hands often function independently, Meoto-de 夫婦手 emphasizes simultaneous action, allowing them to work together as a unit to enhance power, balance, and overall effectiveness. #MeotoDe #TraditionalKarate #karate #shitoryu #Shitokai #wskf #eskf #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道

🥋 SHIHO ZUKI (四方突き) Punching in Four Directions Basic Ido Kihon Training ( Oi Zuki, Gedan Barai Gyaku Zuki, Gyaku Zuki) Shiho Zuki is an excellent Ido Kihon training method performed in four directions. These fundamental exercises help beginners develop coordination, balance and effective turning transitions. One of the important learning points in Shiho Zuki, particularly with Oi Zuki, is understanding the different methods of turning 180 degrees. Students learn to turn by moving the front leg in one direction and the rear leg in another, developing better control of their footwork, stance transitions, and body positioning. I encourage instructors to introduce these basic Shiho Zuki exercises to beginners before progressing to formal Kata training. For additional variety, instructors may replace Gedan Barai with other blocking techniques, such as Yoko Uke or Age Uke, while maintaining the correct movement principles and technical execution. The objective is to develop strong fundamentals, precise footwork,

Chikara, Power in Karate: the Science and Art of Power Through Relaxation, Body Connection and Kime PORTUGAL, Costa da Caparica in Almada Technical Seminars conducted by A.Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi Sanctioned & Supported by Shitoryu Karatedo Portugal, Sensei Carlos Pereira Organized & Hosted by Karate Clube Margem Sul Sensei Ricardo Camisão NOVEMBER 6, 7, 8 2026 More info: +351 913 705 257 - kcmargemsul@gmail.com #skp #wskf #eskf #karate #shitoryu #shitokai #chikara