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.

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Unleash Your Power! Speed, intensity, and determination - every punch counts!


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Aragaki ha Unshu

Unshu (雲手), literally “cloud hands”, It contains many intricate hand techniques, such as the Ippon Nukite (one finger strike) in the opening sequence. Unshu was created by Seisho Aragaki sometime around 1860-1870. Aragaki was a Japanese and Chinese language interpreter to the Shuri court, and a master of monk fist and white crane styles. It is somewhat a condensation of other katas (e.g., Bassai, Kosokun, Jion, Wanshu, Jitte, Chinto and Niseishi), hence it is essential to have mastered these before practicing Unshu.

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Technical Seminars

(Rohai Nidan)

Focused on the pure Shitoryu way of executing techniques and katas
Conducted by A. Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi
Hosted and organized by Sensei Sylvain of Fukkoku Shitokai
March 14–16, 2025 – Belfort, France

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Technical Seminars

(Nipaipo Kaisetsu)

Focused on the pure Shitoryu way of executing techniques and katas
Conducted by A. Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi
Hosted and organized by Sensei Sylvain of Fukkoku Shitokai
March 14–16, 2025 – Belfort, France

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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.

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*Sonoba Kata Naihanchi Sandan*

"Naihanchi" (内歩進) can be interpreted as "Internal stepping advance" or "Advancing with internal steps."
It emphasizes an internalized power and rooted, lateral movement—focusing on close-quarters combat, internal control, and the development of concentrated energy. The movements are performed in Naihanchi-dachi, an inner-tension rooted stance that cultivates stability, muscular engagement, and body control. Though the steps move side to side, the kata trains internal progression in strength, technique, and spirit.

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Being proud to be part wonderful Shitoryu Karate Canada family!
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The Rohai (鷺牌) kata originated from the Tomari-te school of Okinawan martial arts. Later, Master Itosu Anko, a key figure in the Shuri-te system, adapted and developed this kata into three variations: Rohai Shodan, Rohai Nidan, and Rohai Sandan.

Rohai Shodan is distinct in its use of the stance Sagi Ashi Dachi (heron leg stance), which is closely linked to the technique Nami Gaeshi (returning wave kick). This short kata follows a linear embusen (performance line) and emphasizes balance, precision, and the unique heron-like stance.

In contrast, Rohai Nidan and Rohai Sandan do not include Sagi Ashi Dachi. Their embusen patterns are more dynamic and deviate from the straight-line format seen in Rohai Shodan, showcasing more variety in movement and technique.

Master Itosu's adaptations highlight his ability to preserve the essence of traditional Tomari-te while innovating to enrich the curriculum of Okinawan karate. These kata remain a testament to his influence and the technical diversity of karate.

Velocity in Motion: Karate's Jinsoku (Jinsoku Secrets, the art of Rapid reaction.

Technical Seminars, Shitokai Belgium presents;
Conducted by A.Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi
May 24-25, 2025

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