Karate Articles
A selection of articles for those who want to take their study of karate to a slightly
deeper level.
If there is an aspect of karate that you would like everyone to read about, why not
write your own article and get it published on the website. You don't have to be a
member of the club, as long as the article is interesting and insightful, it will get
published. Just send your article to simon@haxbykarate.com. I'll look forward to
hearing from you.
deeper level.
If there is an aspect of karate that you would like everyone to read about, why not
write your own article and get it published on the website. You don't have to be a
member of the club, as long as the article is interesting and insightful, it will get
published. Just send your article to simon@haxbykarate.com. I'll look forward to
hearing from you.
| 'Do not forget the employment or withdrawal of power. The extension or contraction of the body. The swift or leisurely application of technique' Principle 19 of karate-do |
The dojo kun
We have written down the rules that our club
members are expected to follow. Please
make sure you read these rules carefully.
We have written down the rules that our club
members are expected to follow. Please
make sure you read these rules carefully.
The 20 principles of karate-do
Sensei Funakoshi outlined twenty principles
that he felt a good karateka should aim to
meet. These principles teach the student
about the underlying philosophy of Shotokan
karate.
Sensei Funakoshi outlined twenty principles
that he felt a good karateka should aim to
meet. These principles teach the student
about the underlying philosophy of Shotokan
karate.
Meditation and respect
Respect is at the core of karate and what we
do on the outside during training is as much
about what is going on internally as it is
about defending yourself. Find out about the
procedure at the beginning of training when
we meditate and show respect.
Respect is at the core of karate and what we
do on the outside during training is as much
about what is going on internally as it is
about defending yourself. Find out about the
procedure at the beginning of training when
we meditate and show respect.
Bassai - To penetrate a fortress?
What is the real definition of Bassai and how
does it relate to the kata? Does the
translation of the name of the kata even
matter or is it the kata itself we should be
more worried about?
What is the real definition of Bassai and how
does it relate to the kata? Does the
translation of the name of the kata even
matter or is it the kata itself we should be
more worried about?
Terminology
We use many Japanese words in our
training. Therefore, a table of all commonly
used words is provided for the beginner, and
advanced students, to check the actual
definition of words.
We use many Japanese words in our
training. Therefore, a table of all commonly
used words is provided for the beginner, and
advanced students, to check the actual
definition of words.
The Shotokan tiger
It's origins and common use in todays world
of karate. Why a tiger?
It's origins and common use in todays world
of karate. Why a tiger?
The history of our club
A brief history of Haxby Shotokan Karate club
with some old photos.
A brief history of Haxby Shotokan Karate club
with some old photos.
Shodan grading
A Shodan grading is always a big event.
Sensei Mike and Sensei Ian comment on the
most recent one.
A Shodan grading is always a big event.
Sensei Mike and Sensei Ian comment on the
most recent one.
| HAXBY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB |
Through the years
All the club photos that are currently available
for Haxby karate club.
All the club photos that are currently available
for Haxby karate club.
Learning kata
Some thoughts on how we learn kata
Some thoughts on how we learn kata
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IJKA Gradings
A brief look at the grading syllabus and how it
fits with the spirit of Karate-do.
A brief look at the grading syllabus and how it
fits with the spirit of Karate-do.
Karate masters
An ever expanding list of some of the most
important and influential karate masters in
shotokan. Check back regularly as the list is
being constantly updated.
An ever expanding list of some of the most
important and influential karate masters in
shotokan. Check back regularly as the list is
being constantly updated.
Brining education into the dojo
A teacher's perspective on teaching and how
certain principles and techniques can be
transferred from the classroom to the dojo
A teacher's perspective on teaching and how
certain principles and techniques can be
transferred from the classroom to the dojo
The Four Stages of Learning
How we all learn new techniques and what
this tells us about our approach to karate.
How we all learn new techniques and what
this tells us about our approach to karate.
