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.

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“What seems impossible today will one day become your warm-up.”

“It never gets easier, you just get better.”


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Sanchin (三戦) means “Three Battles” — referring to the unification of mind (心), body (体), and spirit (気). It is one of the most essential kata in Naha-te-based Karate systems.

Sanchin Kata is the core of Naha-te training, forging a strong body, steady breath, and unshakable mind. Though simple in appearance, its depth shapes the essence of true Karate.

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Kettlebell workouts are both dynamic and functional; by incorporating kettlebell routines—or their traditional counterpart, the Okinawan Ishisashi (stone hand weights)—you can improve overall strength, agility, and endurance. Used for centuries in traditional Karate training, Ishisashi serve a similar purpose by developing grip strength, shoulder stability, and total-body coordination. Both tools enhance core stability and balance, which are essential for maintaining proper posture and control. Movements like swings and snatches, as supplementary training for Sanchin Kata, strengthen the muscles of the arms, shoulders, and core, resulting in increased speed, precision, and power in your punches, blocks, and strikes.

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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.

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“The nature  of water is to avoid the high and flow to the low.”
水の形は高きをさけて低きにつく。

Like water avoids resistance and takes the easiest path, martial strategy should also avoid direct conflict and seek the easiest, most efficient way.


From 極意 – Gokui (Secret Principle / Profound Truth)
Ryuso Kenwa Mabuni, founder of Shitoryu Karatedo
July 1939, Osaka, Japan


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"The Four Fundamental Principles of Budō"

In Budō no Yotsu no Gensoku (武道の四つの原則), the fourth principle, "Shi – Riki" (力), refers to power in the context of martial arts. In Budō, power is not just physical strength, but the integration of body mechanics, mental focus, and timing to achieve maximum effect with minimum effort. It is the precise and well-timed release of force. The sources of Riki are breathing control, correct posture, mental focus, and initiation from the core (Tanden).

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Technical Seminars in Italy! 👊🙏

I look forward to seeing you this weekend in the beautiful city of Venice, Italy. Many thanks to Shitokai Italia and Budojima for hosting this event.

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Makiwara (巻藁) is a traditional striking post used in karate training to develop proper technique, focus, and power. It is usually a wooden board or post with a padded striking surface set at a slight angle. Practitioners strike it with fists, elbows, or kicks to strengthen the wrists and knuckles and to train hip-driven power and snap.

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Kettlebell workouts are both dynamic and functional; by incorporating kettlebell routines—or their traditional counterpart, the Okinawan Ishisashi (stone hand weights)—you can improve overall strength, agility, and endurance. Used for centuries in traditional Karate training, Ishisashi serve a similar purpose by developing grip strength, shoulder stability, and total-body coordination. Both tools enhance core stability and balance, which are essential for maintaining proper posture and control. Movements like swings and snatches, as supplementary training for Sanchin Kata, strengthen the muscles of the arms, shoulders, and core, resulting in increased speed, precision, and power in your punches, blocks, and strikes.

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DO IT WITH PASSION!

Pushing limits and strengthening mind and body – every session is a step toward mastery.

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