TECHNICAL SEMINAR | SHITORYU KARATEDO
Miyagi Ken International Academy is honored to welcome Kyoshi A. Tanzadeh, Vice Chairman of the World Shitoryu Karatedo Federation and Official Examiner of WSKF, for a special weekend of technical development and competition-focused training.
October 17–18
Miyagi Ken International Academy
Open to students from other dojos
Three specialized sessions:
• Session 1: Shito-Ryu Technical Development — All Levels
• Session 2: Unshu for Competition — Intermediate / Advanced
• Session 3: Suparimpei for Competition — Intermediate / Advanced
An exceptional opportunity to deepen technical understanding, refine movement and application, and train under the guidance of a highly respected Shito-Ryu leader.
Register at miyagikeninternational.com
#MiyagiKenInternational #ShitoRyu #KarateDo #TechnicalSeminar #KarateSeminar
Miyagi Ken International Academy is honored to welcome Kyoshi A. Tanzadeh, Vice Chairman of the World Shitoryu Karatedo Federation and Official Examiner of WSKF, for a special weekend of technical development and competition-focused training.
October 17–18
Miyagi Ken International Academy
Open to students from other dojos
Three specialized sessions:
• Session 1: Shito-Ryu Technical Development — All Levels
• Session 2: Unshu for Competition — Intermediate / Advanced
• Session 3: Suparimpei for Competition — Intermediate / Advanced
An exceptional opportunity to deepen technical understanding, refine movement and application, and train under the guidance of a highly respected Shito-Ryu leader.
Register at miyagikeninternational.com
#MiyagiKenInternational #ShitoRyu #KarateDo #TechnicalSeminar #KarateSeminar
International Karate Technical Seminar | Belgium 2027
Join us for two days of intensive technical training dedicated to the Shinzui, the true essence and fundamental principles of Shitoryu Karatedo.
An opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, refine your skills, and strengthen your understanding of traditional Shitoryu Karate under the guidance of three renown international masters.
🥋 SEMINAR INSTRUCTORS
Iwata Kaicho Sensei
Hanshi, 8th Dan
Shoko Sato
Hanshi, 9th Dan
A. Tanzadeh Sensei
Kyoshi, 8th Dan
📅 DATES: December 4th & 5th, 2027
🏯 HOSTED BY: Shitokai Belgium
We look forward to welcoming karate practitioners from Belgium and beyond for this special technical seminar.
#Shitoryu #Shitokai #ShitoryuKaratedo #Shinzui #KarateSeminar #ShitokaiBelgium #KarateDo #WSKF
Join us for two days of intensive technical training dedicated to the Shinzui, the true essence and fundamental principles of Shitoryu Karatedo.
An opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, refine your skills, and strengthen your understanding of traditional Shitoryu Karate under the guidance of three renown international masters.
🥋 SEMINAR INSTRUCTORS
Iwata Kaicho Sensei
Hanshi, 8th Dan
Shoko Sato
Hanshi, 9th Dan
A. Tanzadeh Sensei
Kyoshi, 8th Dan
📅 DATES: December 4th & 5th, 2027
🏯 HOSTED BY: Shitokai Belgium
We look forward to welcoming karate practitioners from Belgium and beyond for this special technical seminar.
#Shitoryu #Shitokai #ShitoryuKaratedo #Shinzui #KarateSeminar #ShitokaiBelgium #KarateDo #WSKF
Chikara, Power in Karate: the Science and Art of Power Through Relaxation, Body Connection and Kime
PORTUGAL, Costa da Caparica in Almada
Technical Seminars conducted by A.Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi
Sanctioned & Supported by Shitoryu Karatedo Portugal, Sensei Carlos Pereira
Organized & Hosted by Karate Clube Margem Sul Sensei Ricardo Camisão
NOVEMBER
6, 7, 8
2026
More info:
+351 913 705 257 - kcmargemsul@gmail.com
#skp #wskf #eskf #karate #shitoryu #shitokai #chikara
PORTUGAL, Costa da Caparica in Almada
Technical Seminars conducted by A.Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi
Sanctioned & Supported by Shitoryu Karatedo Portugal, Sensei Carlos Pereira
Organized & Hosted by Karate Clube Margem Sul Sensei Ricardo Camisão
NOVEMBER
6, 7, 8
2026
More info:
+351 913 705 257 - kcmargemsul@gmail.com
#skp #wskf #eskf #karate #shitoryu #shitokai #chikara
🥋 SHIHO ZUKI (四方突き)
Punching in Four Directions
Basic Ido Kihon Training ( Oi Zuki, Gedan Barai Gyaku Zuki, Gyaku Zuki)
Shiho Zuki is an excellent Ido Kihon training method performed in four directions. These fundamental exercises help beginners develop coordination, balance and effective turning transitions.
One of the important learning points in Shiho Zuki, particularly with Oi Zuki, is understanding the different methods of turning 180 degrees. Students learn to turn by moving the front leg in one direction and the rear leg in another, developing better control of their footwork, stance transitions, and body positioning.
I encourage instructors to introduce these basic Shiho Zuki exercises to beginners before progressing to formal Kata training.
For additional variety, instructors may replace Gedan Barai with other blocking techniques, such as Yoko Uke or Age Uke, while maintaining the correct movement principles and technical execution.
The objective is to develop strong fundamentals, precise footwork,
Punching in Four Directions
Basic Ido Kihon Training ( Oi Zuki, Gedan Barai Gyaku Zuki, Gyaku Zuki)
Shiho Zuki is an excellent Ido Kihon training method performed in four directions. These fundamental exercises help beginners develop coordination, balance and effective turning transitions.
One of the important learning points in Shiho Zuki, particularly with Oi Zuki, is understanding the different methods of turning 180 degrees. Students learn to turn by moving the front leg in one direction and the rear leg in another, developing better control of their footwork, stance transitions, and body positioning.
I encourage instructors to introduce these basic Shiho Zuki exercises to beginners before progressing to formal Kata training.
For additional variety, instructors may replace Gedan Barai with other blocking techniques, such as Yoko Uke or Age Uke, while maintaining the correct movement principles and technical execution.
The objective is to develop strong fundamentals, precise footwork,
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Meoto-de (or Meoto-te 夫婦手) is a concept that refers to the coordinated use of both hands in action simultaneously (Dōji 同時). The term "Meoto" (夫婦) means "husband and wife," symbolizing a complementary relationship, much like how a married couple works together in harmony.
In karate, this means that one hand typically performs an offensive movement (such as a punch or strike, sometimes even in combination with a kick), while the other plays a defensive or supporting role (such as blocking, pulling, or controlling the opponent). Unlike standard techniques where the hands often function independently, Meoto-de 夫婦手 emphasizes simultaneous action, allowing them to work together as a unit to enhance power, balance, and overall effectiveness.
#MeotoDe #TraditionalKarate #karate #shitoryu #Shitokai #wskf #eskf #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道
In karate, this means that one hand typically performs an offensive movement (such as a punch or strike, sometimes even in combination with a kick), while the other plays a defensive or supporting role (such as blocking, pulling, or controlling the opponent). Unlike standard techniques where the hands often function independently, Meoto-de 夫婦手 emphasizes simultaneous action, allowing them to work together as a unit to enhance power, balance, and overall effectiveness.
#MeotoDe #TraditionalKarate #karate #shitoryu #Shitokai #wskf #eskf #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道
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十二の形
Juni no Kata (Kihon Kata)
Juni no Kata is one of the introductory Kata training methods designed to prepare beginners for more advanced Kata practice.
This basic Kata incorporates fundamental Ido Kihon techniques, such as Gedan Barai and Oi Zuki, performed along a specific Embusen (movement pattern).
The purpose is to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Kata, including directional changes, turning, stances, coordination, and proper body mechanics.
You can introduce variations by replacing Gedan Barai with other blocking techniques, such as Yoko Uke, Uchi Uke, or Age Uke. You can also add Mae Geri before executing Oi Zuki.
The main objective is to prepare beginners for formal Kata practice while strengthening their Ido Kihon skills.
Strong fundamentals build a solid foundation for advanced Kata.
Enjoy your training!
#shitokai #shitoryu #tanzadeh #kihon #juninokata
Juni no Kata (Kihon Kata)
Juni no Kata is one of the introductory Kata training methods designed to prepare beginners for more advanced Kata practice.
This basic Kata incorporates fundamental Ido Kihon techniques, such as Gedan Barai and Oi Zuki, performed along a specific Embusen (movement pattern).
The purpose is to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Kata, including directional changes, turning, stances, coordination, and proper body mechanics.
You can introduce variations by replacing Gedan Barai with other blocking techniques, such as Yoko Uke, Uchi Uke, or Age Uke. You can also add Mae Geri before executing Oi Zuki.
The main objective is to prepare beginners for formal Kata practice while strengthening their Ido Kihon skills.
Strong fundamentals build a solid foundation for advanced Kata.
Enjoy your training!
#shitokai #shitoryu #tanzadeh #kihon #juninokata
Doryoku (努力) is a fundamental principle in Japanese martial arts that means continuous effort, disciplined striving, and sincere hard work. It teaches that true progress does not come only from talent, but from steady daily practice, patience, repetition, and the willingness to continue even when improvement is slow. In martial arts, Doryoku is seen in repeating basics, refining kata, correcting mistakes, and maintaining discipline over a long period of time. It also includes mental effort, improving character, controlling emotions, and developing perseverance. Through Doryoku, a practitioner understands that real growth in both technique and spirit is built gradually through consistent and sincere effort.
#doryoku #努力 #shitokai #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手
#doryoku #努力 #shitokai #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手
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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.
#workout #空手の練習 #糸東流 #空手道
#workout #空手の練習 #糸東流 #空手道
Wa (和) is often translated as harmony, peace, and balance. It is a way of movement and mindset.
It reveals itself in the ability to move in sync with the opponent, to use minimal force for maximum effect, and to remain calm, precise, and adaptable under pressure. Rather than clashing, one blends; rather than resisting, one adjusts; rather than forcing, one refines. True technique is not domination; it is integration.
#wa #和 #shitoryu #karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手
It reveals itself in the ability to move in sync with the opponent, to use minimal force for maximum effect, and to remain calm, precise, and adaptable under pressure. Rather than clashing, one blends; rather than resisting, one adjusts; rather than forcing, one refines. True technique is not domination; it is integration.
#wa #和 #shitoryu #karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手
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Heian Nidan (平安二段) of Shitoryu Karate
Heian Nidan is traditionally practised as the first kata in the Heian series (Itsutsu no Kata, 五つの型), a set of five fundamental kata originally developed by Anko Itosu Sensei, a prominent master of Okinawan Shuri-te.
The major techniques in this kata include Uchi Otoshi Uke, Age Uke, Shiko Dachi with Shuto Gedan Barai, and Oi Zuki.
The original Okinawan name of this series is Pinan (平安). The Japanese reading of the same kanji is Heian.
The Heian series introduces beginners to essential karate principles, including proper stances, body coordination, turning, transitions, timing, and fundamental defensive and offensive techniques.
Enjoy your training!
#shitokai #shitoryu #heiankata #tanzadeh #shurite
Heian Nidan is traditionally practised as the first kata in the Heian series (Itsutsu no Kata, 五つの型), a set of five fundamental kata originally developed by Anko Itosu Sensei, a prominent master of Okinawan Shuri-te.
The major techniques in this kata include Uchi Otoshi Uke, Age Uke, Shiko Dachi with Shuto Gedan Barai, and Oi Zuki.
The original Okinawan name of this series is Pinan (平安). The Japanese reading of the same kanji is Heian.
The Heian series introduces beginners to essential karate principles, including proper stances, body coordination, turning, transitions, timing, and fundamental defensive and offensive techniques.
Enjoy your training!
#shitokai #shitoryu #heiankata #tanzadeh #shurite
忍, Shinobu, means to endure with patience, stay calm under pressure, control the heart, and keep going without giving up. In Karate, this teaches students to stay composed when training becomes hard, control anger and fear, accept correction with humility, and repeat the basics with patience.
A true karateka does not quit when progress feels slow. A true karateka learns to endure, adjust, and continue. Through 忍, students build a strong mind with a strong body and turn difficulty into discipline.
#shinobu #忍 #karate #shitokai #shitoryu #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手
A true karateka does not quit when progress feels slow. A true karateka learns to endure, adjust, and continue. Through 忍, students build a strong mind with a strong body and turn difficulty into discipline.
#shinobu #忍 #karate #shitokai #shitoryu #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手 #空手
Hayasa (速さ - speed / quickness) is the direct Japanese word for speed, but in traditional karate, especially in the teaching of Kenwa Mabuni, speed is never understood as simple fast movement; it is speed with control, timing, and purpose.
True Hayasa appears when unnecessary tension disappears.
A relaxed body moves faster than a tense body.
In karatedo, Hayasa (速さ) is not merely moving fast; it is the natural expression of correct timing, a relaxed body, and decisive action.
#hayasa #速さ #shitokai #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手
True Hayasa appears when unnecessary tension disappears.
A relaxed body moves faster than a tense body.
In karatedo, Hayasa (速さ) is not merely moving fast; it is the natural expression of correct timing, a relaxed body, and decisive action.
#hayasa #速さ #shitokai #Karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手
🥋 SHITORYU KARATEDO TECHNICAL SEMINARS 2027
🇸🇮 MARIBOR, SLOVENIA 🇸🇮
Shitokai Slovenia proudly presents two days of Shitoryu Karatedo Technical Seminars with internationally recognized instructor:
🥋 A. TANZADEH, 8th Dan, Kyoshi
Vice Chairman, World Shitoryu Karatedo Federation (WSKF)
Secretary General, Pan-American Shitoryu Karatedo Federation (PSKF)
📅 Date: March 13–14, 2027
📍 Location: Maribor, Slovenia
An opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, refine your skills, and strengthen your understanding of traditional Shitoryu Karatedo through technical training, fundamental principles, body mechanics, and practical applications.
Open to dedicated karate practitioners seeking to improve their technical knowledge and understanding of Shitoryu Karate.
🏯 Organized by:
Karate Klub Kovinar Maribor
📩 CONTACT & INFORMATION
Sensei Viljem Klanjšček
Email: vklanj scek@gmail.com
Phone: +386 41 685 628
📢 SAVE THE DATE!
More details and registration information coming soon.
We look forward to welcoming Shitoryu karate practitioners to Maribor, Slovenia, for two days of technical training and international friendship through Karatedo.
🇸🇮 MARIBOR, SLOVENIA 🇸🇮
Shitokai Slovenia proudly presents two days of Shitoryu Karatedo Technical Seminars with internationally recognized instructor:
🥋 A. TANZADEH, 8th Dan, Kyoshi
Vice Chairman, World Shitoryu Karatedo Federation (WSKF)
Secretary General, Pan-American Shitoryu Karatedo Federation (PSKF)
📅 Date: March 13–14, 2027
📍 Location: Maribor, Slovenia
An opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, refine your skills, and strengthen your understanding of traditional Shitoryu Karatedo through technical training, fundamental principles, body mechanics, and practical applications.
Open to dedicated karate practitioners seeking to improve their technical knowledge and understanding of Shitoryu Karate.
🏯 Organized by:
Karate Klub Kovinar Maribor
📩 CONTACT & INFORMATION
Sensei Viljem Klanjšček
Email: vklanj scek@gmail.com
Phone: +386 41 685 628
📢 SAVE THE DATE!
More details and registration information coming soon.
We look forward to welcoming Shitoryu karate practitioners to Maribor, Slovenia, for two days of technical training and international friendship through Karatedo.
My heartfelt thanks to all my dear friends, students, fellow Senseis, and Karate Masters around the world for your wonderful birthday wishes and kind messages.
I sincerely appreciate your friendship, respect, and thoughtfulness. You made my birthday even more special.
Wishing you all good health, happiness, and success.
With warmest regards and gratitude,
A. Tanzadeh, 🙏🙏🙏
I sincerely appreciate your friendship, respect, and thoughtfulness. You made my birthday even more special.
Wishing you all good health, happiness, and success.
With warmest regards and gratitude,
A. Tanzadeh, 🙏🙏🙏