Unshu (雲手), literally “cloud hands”, It contains many intricate hand techniques, such as the Ippon Nukite (one finger strike) in the opening sequence. Unshu was created by Seisho Aragaki sometime around 1860-1870. Aragaki was a Japanese and Chinese language interpreter to the Shuri court, and a master of monk fist and white crane styles. It is somewhat a condensation of other katas (e.g., Bassai, Kosokun, Jion, Wanshu, Jitte, Chinto and Niseishi), hence it is essential to have mastered these before practicing Unshu.
 
 
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I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a wonderful Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!
 
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I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a wonderful Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!

مایلم از این فرصت استفاده کنم و برای همه ی شما تعطیلاتی فوق العاده و همچنین فصل و سالی موفق آرزومندم...
 
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Tokyo, Japan, 1992, During the ALL Japan Shitokai Shidosha license test ( Teaching License ). Examiners, left to right > Iwata Sensei, Taniguchi Sensei, Hisatomi Sensei, Mabuni Soke, Sakio Sensei, Tusjikawa Sensei, Imanishi Sensei and Murata Sensei
 
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Some of my Kumite and Kata matches from the past with Karatedo Song (Karatedo Sanka), a traditional Okinawan “folk song-style”.

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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.

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The Roots of Shitō-ryū Karatedō – A Legacy of Four Traditions

Shitō-ryū Karatedō is one of the most comprehensive karate systems, preserving the essence of four classical martial traditions. These percentages are based on the 56 official kata practiced in Shitō-ryū:

http://tanzadeh.com/a-legacy-of-four-traditions/


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Mixing traditional and modern tools brings depth to your training. Nigirigame exercises build grip, forearm endurance and strength. Power bag workout develops explosive strikes, accuracy, and conditioning. By combining both in your sessions, you train body and mind through contrast: the discipline of old methods with the intensity of modern impact training. This variation keeps practice dynamic and complete.

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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