Try this Renzoku Ido Kihon

Start in Hidari Zenkutsu Dachi, executing Hidari Chudan Yoko Uke.
Then, perform a Mikazuki Geri with the back leg, and land back into Hidari Zenkutsu Dachi, executing a Migi Chudan Gyaku Zuki. Next, shift your front foot back into Hidari Moto Dachi, and perform Migi Chudan Yoko Uke, followed by Migi Chudan Mae Geri. Land in Migi Moto Dachi, executing a Hidari Chudan Gyaku Zuki, and continue forward with the same sequence on the opposite side.

#idokihon #renzokukihon #kihon #Karate #shitoryu #糸東流 #空手道

Seminario Internazionale di Karate-do in Italia.

Seminario internazionale aperto a tutti i praticanti di Karate-do, ragazzi e adulti, dalle cinture colorate alle nere, con approfondimenti relativi allo Shito-ryu Shitokai per Maestri e Insegnanti.

12-13 Settembre 2026 – Spilimbergo (PN), Italia.

Per Prenotazioni Hotel si prega di contattare direttamente le seguenti strutture:

• Albergo Belvedere Via Odorico 54 – 33090 Sequals (PN) – Italia
Email: info@albelvedere.it Tel: +39 0427 93016

• Grand Hotel President Via Cividale 10 – 33097 Spilimbergo (PN) – Italia
Email: info@grandhotelpresident.it Tel: +39 0427 51002

Per maggiori informazioni e per l'iscrizione al seminario, contattare:

Budojima Shitokai Italia
Email: budojimaitalia@gmail.com

“In the dojo, time is not measured in minutes. It is measured in dedication.”
~ Tanzadeh

道場では、時は分で測るものではない。どれだけ真摯に稽古に打ち込んだかで測るものだ。

#dedication #karatedo #shitoryu #shitokai

Koshi no Kaiten (腰の回転) is a dynamic hip rotational movement in Karate that plays an important role in both offense and defense. It involves fluid movement where the hips adjust—sometimes aligning with the movement of the technique and sometimes countering it. By incorporating both Hanmi (半身) and Gyaku Hanmi (逆半身), practitioners create a clear shift in balance and energy, enabling smooth and powerful transitions between offense and defense.

#kihon #koshinokaiten #腰の回転 #shitoryu #糸東流 #空手道

The chiishi (チーシー) is a traditional Okinawan strength-training tool used in karate to develop the wrists, forearms, shoulders, and core stability essential for powerful and controlled techniques. It consists of a stone or concrete weight attached to the end of a wooden handle. Through dynamic, circular, and swinging exercises, practitioners enhance grip strength and the ability to stabilize the body during strikes and blocks. The chiishi is not just a conditioning implement; it also refines the coordination between body mechanics and technique.

#chiishi #karate #hojoundo

水稽古 (Mizu Keiko), training in water, builds strength through resistance, sharpens technique by slowing every movement, and deepens breathing control while calming the mind. It is a practice that forges both body and spirit.

水稽古は技を鍛え、心を鎮める。
Mizu Keiko wa waza o kitae, kokoro o shizumeru.
“Water training forges technique and calms the mind.”

#mizukeiko #水稽古 #shitoryu #karate #shitokai #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手

20th PAN-AMERICAN SHITO RYU KARATE FESTIVAL & COPA DIMITROVA 2027 (International Karate Tournament)
October 26th to 31st, 2027

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

WSKF Dan Examination:
1st Dan to 7th Dan
Shogo Examination: (Master's Title)

Renshi, Kyoshi, Hanshi
Shidosha Examination: (Instructor's level)

Jyokyo, Jun-Shihan, Shihan
WSKF Seminar

Athletes’ Seminar

Coaches’ Seminar

Referees’ Seminar
COPA DIMITROVA

Cash Prizes: US$6,400

U14, Cadet, Junior and Senior Open
Contact:

2027dom@gmail.com
#pskf #wskf #karate #shitokai #shitoryu #opentournament #worldkarate #dominicanrepublic

Sanchin & Naihanchi (三戦 & 内歩進)

Shito-ryu Karate combines the speed and precision of Shuri-te with the rooted power and close-range control of Naha-te. This blend creates a system with both long-range striking and short-range engagement.

Kenwa Mabuni stressed that Sanchin and Naihanchi are not only forms but methods for building Karate skill. He emphasized exact stance, posture, breathing rhythm, hip use, and mental focus. Small errors in alignment, tension, or timing weaken the result. You must train both the internal elements such as breathing, core engagement, and mental intent, and the external elements such as proper stance, correct posture, foot position, and hand technique. This ensures the lessons of Sanchin and Naihanchi carry into many movement in Shito-ryu Karate.

Consistent, focused practice of Sanchin and Naihanchi will build core skills that support many key techniques in your Karate.

#naihanchi #sanchin #shurite #nahate #shitoryu #糸東流空手道 #糸東会

糸洲の鷺牌
Rohai of Master Anko Itosu.

Master Itosu Anko introduced the Rohai kata to the Shuri region and created a simplified structure by dividing it into three forms: Rohai Shodan, Rohai Nidan, and Rohai Sandan. Among these, Rohai Shodan is especially distinctive due to its signature stance, Sagi Ashi Dachi (heron stance), which emphasizes balance, precision, and stability on one leg. This unique use of Sagi Ashi Dachi sets Rohai Shodan apart, making it a defining characteristic of Itosu’s adaptation of the kata and a valuable training tool in Shuri-te tradition.

#rohai #itosuanko #shurite #kata #karate #shitoryu #Shitokai #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道