Kakete looks soft and slow in kata. In action, the purpose changes. Your pulling hand must come alive and work with intent.

Stepping and foot position in kata have meaning. Each movement supports the application.

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Shitokai Belgium presents.

Technical Seminars 
open to ALL
Shitoryu Karatedo no SHINZUI
TEN-I, Dynamics & Intelligence (Transpositioning = Move your center, control the attack)
Katas in Scope: Jion, Wanshu, Ananko

Conducted by: A.Tanzadeh, WSKF & JKF Shitokai, 8th Dan, Kyoshi

May 23-24, 2026

Location: Centre Sportif de Blocry
for more information: thierry.vanbinst@gmail.com
tel: +32.0.477-784014

#wskf #eskf #shitoryu #shitokai #blegium #shitokaibelgium #worldkarate #worldshitoryu

"Once you have achieved a level of real wisdom and understanding in Karatedo, it is now your job to pass that information on to others and share it." ~ A.Tanzadeh


空手道において一度真の知恵と知識を習得したからには、それを分かつのは今や君の責任となる
Ａ．タンザデ


#補助運動 #杖道 #鷺牌 #karatedo #tanzadeh #shitoryu #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手

Success in karate does not happen by chance.
You earn it through steady, repeated effort.
Every training session is your chance to get better.
Sharpen your technique. Clean your movement. Push your limits.

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"Karate is not about the destination; it's about the journey."
Karate is not the finish line. It is the work you do every day. Train. Improve. Keep moving forward.

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一眼(ichi GAN)
1- (目付け) (metsuke) : eye contact
Keep your eye contact at all time.

From the 4 principles of BUDO
武道の4つの原則 Budo no yotsu no gensoku

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“Chikara o saidai ni hakki seyo.”
Maximize your power in every movement.
Your strength reaches its highest level when your technique is precise and complete.

#zawandachi #dragonsquat #karatedo #shitoryu #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手

Tokyo, Japan, 1992, During the ALL Japan Shitokai Shidosha license test ( Teaching License ).

Examiners, left to right >
Iwata Sensei,
Late Taniguchi Sensei,
Late Hisatomi Sensei,
Late Mabuni Soke,
Late Sakio Sensei,
Late Tusjikawa Sensei,
Late Imanishi Sensei
and Late Murata Sensei
 
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Ichiren no Dosa (一連の動作)

Ichiren no dosa means a continuous sequence of movements where each action connects directly to the next without pause. In karate, your techniques must flow as one unit, not as separate steps. Your block, strike, and footwork link together with proper timing and rhythm.

Think Dynamic - Be Dynamic - Train Dynamic

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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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Between your isometric and isotonic training, perform parts of your kata at the spot. Train your mind and body together. Build control, timing, tension, relaxation, and awareness through movement.

Think Dynamic. Be Dynamic. Train Dynamic.


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“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”

One more repetition.
One more correction.
One more round.
One more effort when others stop.

That small extra changes everything.

Think Dynamic. Be Dynamic. Train Dynamic.

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Persistence transforms failure into achievement. True success belongs to those who refuse to stop.

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SÉMINAIRE INTERNATIONAL DE SHITORYU KARATE DO
ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE - 1er au 2 Août 2026

Kaicho
Genzo IWATA
Président de la Fédération Mondiale de Karatédo Shitoryu et du All Japan Shitokai

Kyoshi
ALLEN TANZADEH
Vice-Président de la Fédération Mondiale de Karatedo Shitoryu (WSKF) et Secrétaire Général de la PSKF

Pour plus d’informations: shitoryuafrica@gmail.com

#wskf #eskf #pskf #askf #shitokai #worldshitoryu #worldkarate

黙想
Mokusō

Mokuso is the quiet moment before and after karate training. Many people think it is only sitting with closed eyes, but Mokuso has a deeper purpose. It helps you calm your mind, control your emotions, and leave outside stress behind. During Mokuso, you focus on your breathing and prepare yourself mentally for training. In simple words, it is the bridge between your daily life and your karate practice.

In karate, a strong body without a focused mind has little value. Mokuso teaches patience, discipline, and self-control. It reminds you that karate is not only about punching and kicking. It is also about building character, respect, and inner balance. A few quiet moments of Mokuso before training often improve concentration, reaction, and the quality of your training.

#黙想 #mokuso #karatedo #shitokai #shitoryu #tanzadeh

Mark Your Calendars and Save the Date.

20th Pan-American Shitoryu Karatedo Festival

International Open Tournament, Technical Seminars, International WSKF Dan, Shidosha, and Shogo Examinations, Pan-American Congress and Meetings.

Dominican Republic, October 29 to November 2, 2027.

#pskf #panamerican #wskf #shitokai #worldkarate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手