Go shu go Gaku
Five practices of learning
Hitotsu- Kokoro gamae no koto
One- State of readiness. Mind ready
Hitotsu- Ashibumi no koto
One- Stance. Stability comes from a strong stance and proper steps.
Hitotsu- Maii no koto
One- Distance. Maintain the proper distance accordingly while you facing your opponent.
Hitotsu- Tenshin no koto
One-Shifting body. React to your opponent’s attack by shifting your body in different angles.
Hitotso- Henka no koto
One- Variations.
A – Instead of launching a direct attack, you have to surprise your opponent by varying your attack and movement.
B – Be prepared for any variations and possibilities of different movements and attacks may come from your opponent.
From the Shitoryu’s Five Practices of Learning “Go Shu Go Gaku
By Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni

#Kenwamabuni #mabuni #karatespirit #kartetechnique #tanzadeh #shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #worldkarate #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #goshugokaku

Shitoryu Karate Renzoku Ido Kihon, Hineri Ashi backward.

#糸東会 #糸東流空手 #糸東流 #worldshitoryu #shitokai #空手 #karate #shitoryu #沖縄空手 #日本空手

Discover the power of enhancing your techniques with resistance bands! By incorporating these bands into your training, you'll amplify your arms strength, improve your speed, and enhance your overall technique. Resistance bands provide targeted resistance throughout the entire range of motion, helping to strengthen your muscles and increase flexibility. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, training with resistance bands can take your karate skills to new heights, allowing you to unleash faster, more powerful techniques with precision and control.

#shitoryu #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #武道 #日本空手 #沖縄空手

The chest muscle is one of the muscles engage in Karate moves. Enhancing your chest strength through workouts can significantly improve your performance, enabling stronger punches and better stability in blocking techniques.
 


#tanzadeh #shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #worldkarate #Karate #karatedo #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #武道

Training with overloads, such as resistance bands, weights, and other forms of external resistance, offers numerous benefits for improving physical fitness, strength, and speed. One of the key advantages is the progressive resistance it provides, which is essential for increasing muscle strength and endurance. When muscles encounter increased resistance, they adapt by becoming stronger and more resilient. This adaptation process, known as hypertrophy, leads to greater muscle mass and enhanced muscular endurance, which can significantly improve performance in various physical activities, including karate.

#sensei #shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #worldkarate #Karate #karatedo #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #武道

Shichitenhakki (七転八起)

The concept of Shichitenhakki is a Japanese proverb that translates to “fall seven times, stand up eight.” It represents resilience, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit that encourages individuals to keep moving forward despite repeated failures or setbacks.

In martial arts, particularly in Karate, Shichitenhakki embodies the mindset of continuing to train, learn, and grow even when faced with difficulties or challenges. It reflects the importance of persistence and determination in overcoming obstacles, whether they are physical, mental, or technical. Practitioners are encouraged to never give up, to rise stronger after each fall, and to continuously seek improvement.

This proverb also extends beyond martial arts into everyday life, serving as a reminder that resilience is key to personal and spiritual development. The idea is not to focus on how many times you fail, but on your willingness and effort to rise and try again each time.

Mastery begins with the fundamentals. Make sure your foundation is strong. Every block, punch, and kick is an opportunity to improve your technique. The mastery of the fundamentals is the key to success.
Keep in mind that each attack, block, and kick brings you closer to mastery. Continue to work hard, refine your strategies, and let the accuracy of your actions to create a route to success.

#shitoryu #worldkarate #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手 #武道 #日本空手 #沖縄空手

Shoshin (初心) refers to the attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when learning something, even at an advanced level. Maintaining a Shoshin mindset allows practitioners to stay humble, curious, and open to continuous learning, acknowledging that there is always more to learn, and that complete mastery is an ever-distant goal.

The process of learning is a journey of discovery, not just of new techniques or katas, but also of the vastness of what we don't know. This realization is not a sign of inadequacy but a mark of true intellectual growth. It encourages curiosity, continuous learning, and an open-minded approach to the complexities in martial arts and life. By embracing this paradox, we remain lifelong learners, always striving to understand and learn more, while accepting that complete knowledge may always be just out of reach.

#shoshin #karatedo #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

You can enhance your karate movements by incorporating overload training with weights. This approach not only improves your strength and endurance but also supplements your overall Karate practice, leading to more powerful and effective techniques.

#workout #gymshark #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手道

温故知新 Literally meaning "learning from the past to gain new insights," it suggests that by studying and understanding the wisdom of the past, one can develop fresh perspectives and ideas for the present and future. In other words, "reviewing the old to understand the new." This encourages learning from past knowledge to gain new insights and wisdom. In karate and other disciplines, this concept underscores the idea that tradition and experience can guide and improve current practices.

http://tanzadeh.com/on-ko-chi-shin-温故知新


#onkochishin #温故知新 #karatedo #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