ARTICLES MAIN PAGE

   Philosophy
    beginners mind
    seishin-no
    the last ten minutes
    the tea ceremony
    wisdom of the crane
    the poor fisherman
    the goal of karate

   General
    budo belts & ranks
    focus on budo
    meaning of black belt
    do - the way
    hara & koshi
    introduction to karate-do
    posture, meaning & intent
    sensei
    the meaning of osu!
    the wearing of shoes
    titles in the martial arts
    zanshin
    kihon ippon kumite
    the kokuba family of okinawa
    ojigi - bowing
    rei - a bow of respect
    how to progress in karate through kihon
    old karate & change
    makiwara - facing the challenge

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