Here are videos of one of our instructors demonstrating how to properly tie your uniform and belt. Tie your uniform Tie your belt How to Tie Your Belt Prepare the Jacket – Ensure the left side of your jacket overlaps the right (see figures a & b). Find the Center – Fold the belt in…
On top of the physical requirements in class, all students also have an academic requirement at each level. We suggest having a Karate Notebook at each class you attend for note-taking. We encourage everyone to ask questions for clarification if they don’t understand something or help with spelling. Some of the answers can also be…
On top of the physical requirements in class, all students also have an academic requirement at each level. We suggest having a Karate Notebook at each class you attend for note-taking. We encourage everyone to ask questions for clarification if they don’t understand something or help with spelling. Some of the answers can also be…
Constant improvement is a quality that embraces the spirit of Traditional Martial Arts. As an organization, it is the mission of the Kaizen Do to assist professional Martial Art schools in all facets of their operation. The collective knowledge of this organization in Karate, Tai Chi, Kobudo, Jujutsu, Pa Kua, self-defense tactics, and physical training…
The Zen Buddhist Monk Bodhirma is commonly considered the originator of the martial arts including karate. In the sixth century, he traveled across the Himalayan mountains from India arriving in Honan, province of China, where he began a monastery. Bodhidharma noted that although his disciples were strong mentally, they were weak physically, and were frequently…
GERI KICKS Mae Geri Front Kick Yoko Geri Side Kick Ushiro Geri Back Kick Mawashi Geri Roundhouse Kick Mikazuki Geri Crescent Kick Fumakomi Stomp Kick Kinsetsu Geri Joint Kick Mae Tobi Geri Flying Front Kick Yoko Tobi Geri Flying Side Kick Ashi Barai Foot Sweep Hiza Geri Knee Kick MISCELLANEOUS Karate Do Empty Hand…
Miyagi Chojun was born to a wealthy family in Naha, Okinawa on April 25, 1888. He began training in Karate at the age of 11, and soon was the personal disciple of Higashionna Sensei. Miyagi Chojun trained in Naha-te for many years under Higashionna Sensei. After the death of his Sensei, Miyagi Chojun turned to…
Kosen Bujutsu – The Art of Practical Tradition With over 30 years of teaching, training, travel, and research, the Academy of Martial Arts has become a leader in self-defence education. Our signature system, Kosen Bujutsu, is a refined integration of traditional martial arts, classical systems, and modern kinesiology. This unique fusion creates a program of…
