Shitokai Africa
WSKF CI
Shitokai Côte d'Ivoire

Séminaire technique international
Du 1 er au 2 Août 2026
Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire
Palais des Sports de Treichville.
- Avec Kaicho Genzo Iwata , Président de la World Shitoryu karaté do Fédération et All' Japan Shitokai
- avec
Kyoshi Allen Tanzadeh vice président World Shitoryu karaté do Fédération (WSKF)
Secrétaire général de la PSKF.
Infos : shitoryuafrica@gmail.com

#ShitokaiAfrica
#ShitokaiCoteDivoire
#Shitoryukaratedo
#WSKF
#ASKF

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 Shitoryu, Shuto Uke is performed by coordinating the whole body, so the movement feels natural, strong, and efficient, coming from a connected use of the body, not just moving the arm alone. One of the key elements is the use of Gyaku Hanmi, where the hip rotates in opposition to the blocking arm, generating power through coordinated torque and stability.
Equally important is the positioning of the blocking arm. The elbow and forearm should remain as close to the body as possible, ensuring both protection of the centerline and efficient transmission of force. The technique must be executed as a single continuous motion, beginning from the solar plexus, traveling over the opposite upper arm, and extending to the final position without interruption. Pausing or separating the movement reduces both effectiveness and fluidity.
This method emphasizes unity of motion, correct alignment, and a seamless connection between the body and the technique.

#shutouke #手刀受け #shitoryu #karate #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手

Some of my Kumite and Kata matches from the past with Karatedo Song (Karatedo Sanka), a traditional Okinawan “folk song-style”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca-uMG96Yy8&list=RDca-uMG96Yy8&start_radio=1

#tanzadeh #shitokai #wskf #pskf #eskf #apskf #askf #shitoryu

Heiko-Sanchin Dachi 平行三戦立ち
(Paralleled-Hourglass Stance)

From Heiko Dachi stance with the width of one foot, step one length of a foot forward and make the front foot in 30 degree angle inward while the back foot is in straight line. Basically both length and width of this stance is just one foot. This powerful stance appearing in Papuren Kata of Go Kenki of White Crane fist.

#shitokai #shitoryu #worldshitoryu #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手

Soe Ashi-Dachi 添え足立ち
(Supported Leg Stance)
Both feet are parallel together, and back foot is on the toes. Back leg is supporting front leg by touching inner thigh. This stance appears in Papuren Kata.

Soe Ashi-Dachi 添え足

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Technical Seminar – Nova Scotia

Shitoryu Karate Nova Scotia (SKNS) and Shitoryu Karate Canada (SKC) presents;
Technical Semianrs and Dan & Shidoin Examinations
Conducted by A.Tanzadeh, 8th Dan, Kyoshi
Hosted and organized by Sensei Paul Cooper

June, 13th, 14th, 2026
Windsor, Nova Scotia.

#skc #skns #wskf #shitokai #shitoryu #karatesemianrs

摩文仁 賢和, Mabuni Kenwa
«Kaiso» (Founder) Kenwa Mabuni, creator of Shitoryu Karate

The descendant of warriors of Ryukyu from the kingdom of a noble king Kenio Oshiro, the founder of karate-do Shitoryu, Master Kenwa Mabuni was born on November 14, 1889 in Shuri, Okinawa. As a Kenio family successor, Master Mabuni used a hieroglyph “Ken” – “Clever”, “Wise” which later on was applied as a principal in Shitoryu schools and its philosophy and by that Kenwa Mabuni meant “Wise and Harmonious”.

read more>>> http://tanzadeh.com/摩文仁-賢和-mabuni-kenwa/

#wskf #shitokai #shitoryu #kenwamabuni #糸東会 #糸東流 #空手道 #糸東流空手

Makiwara (巻藁) is a traditional striking post used in Karate to develop correct form, focus (kime), and striking power. It's usually a padded board or post fixed to the ground or wall.

Annual Gasshuku, Technical Seminars,

May 30–31, 2026, Gatineau, Quebec


#SKC #chintei #seminars #karate #shitokai #shitoryu

Annual Gasshuku, Technical Seminars,

May 30–31, 2026, Gatineau, Quebec


#SKC #Bassaidai #seminars #karate #shitokai #shitoryu

Annual Gasshuku, Technical Seminars,

May 30–31, 2026, Gatineau, Quebec


#SKC #seienchin #seminars #karate #shitokai #shitoryu