"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).

"The body achieves what the mind believes. Once you control your mind you can conquer your body."

Stay motivated and Keep training!

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Viva Shitokai! Viva SKC!

"You're not going to be driven all the time. You must develop your discipline.

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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.


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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.

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“The Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
• ~ Lao Tzu
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Discipline of Kenwa Mabuni expressing the joy dedicated training: "Forgetting mundane things when striving for the martial isle, paddling is joy."

*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.

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"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 ".

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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: 5pm ~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
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(宮本武蔵) Miyamoto Musashi once said; it is better to be a warrior in a Garden than a gardener in a WAR,
because when chaos comes knocking, it doesn't wait for you to be ready. Strength is not just for battle; it is for life for the unexpected for the storms you don't see coming. A warrior in a garden lives with peace but stands prepared, A gardener in a WAR he is nothing but prey. Life will not warn you before it strikes. The storm will not ask if you can swim, the fire will not wait for you to become fireproof. A warrior does not wait for WAR to train, A king does not wait for chaos to lead, and you cannot wait for hardship to build the strength to overcome it. Will you prepare for WAR in times of peace or pray for peace when war finds you.

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Quality is determined by accuracy and completeness....

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White Crane Fist, or Hakutsuru Ken, as taught by Master Wu Xian Hui (known in Okinawa as Go Kenki), is a traditional martial arts style rooted in White Crane Kung Fu from China. His teachings helped preserve the rich tradition of White Crane Fist within the broader scope of Okinawan karate. Hakutsuru Ken emphasizes graceful yet powerful movements that mimic the crane’s defensive and offensive techniques. The style focuses on fluidity, precision, and control, combining evasive footwork with open-hand strikes, deflections, and quick counters. Practitioners develop heightened sensitivity, using subtle body mechanics and angles to neutralize attacks, with an emphasis on soft but effective power. Master Go Kenki refined and passed down these techniques, blending them into Okinawan karate traditions.
Master Kenwa Mabuni learned three katas—Papuren, Nipaipo, and Haffa—from Master Go Kenki, modifying and simplifying them for inclusion in his Shitoryu Karatedo syllabus

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