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Remembering an unforgettable trip to Aachen, Germany in June of 2022 to train with my European Matsubayashiryu friends under the direction of my sensei Toshimitsu Arakaki, Hanshi, 10th dan...

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December 2, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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Shorin-Ryu Naihanchi Nidan from a recent Instagram Live

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December 16, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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Another exciting arrival. Looking forward to a wonderful read on Choki Motobu, one of Grandmaster Shoshin Nagamine's most important karate teachers!

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January 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Naihanchi Shodan from Chibana-lineage Shorin-Ryu

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November 25, 2024 at 9:12 PM
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DM me if you're interested in virtual private lessons

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December 6, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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A variation on Kusanku Dai I noticed in this Bagua technique from @Bajiking

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December 6, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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A simple application drill from Wansu for the kakiya/kakete-biki

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November 23, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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Naihanchi Sandan

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March 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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My gifts to myself, courtesy of the coupon codes Mario McKenna Sensei shared for the season

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December 30, 2024 at 9:28 PM
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A quick example of basic application from Tawada Passai demonstrated on an improvised kakiya/kakete-biki

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February 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Wonderful time in Advanced class with a visit from @lyntesseyman last night! We worked Wanshu & Passai & embedded applications from both sides...

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August 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Just a little fun with some 逆行 (Gyakkō) kata. Pinan Godan regular and reverse. Lots of work to do still...

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February 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Shorin-Ryu Pinan Nidan oyo bunkai from a recent Instagram Live

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Pinan Nidan Opening Oyo Bunkai
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December 24, 2024 at 11:56 PM
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Some example applications for Naihanchi Shodan applied to an improvised kakiya/kakete-biki.

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November 17, 2024 at 3:52 AM
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A kakiya/kakete-biki drill comprised of material from several kata blended together.

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December 22, 2024 at 5:45 PM
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I learned this exercise in Judo, and I find it to be beneficial, despite looking silly.

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April 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Many thanks to Heartland Dojo, and everyone who attended my Wansu bunkai seminar
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January 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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We are less than 3 WEEKS AWAY from my Wansu Bunkai Seminar
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January 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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This is a Clip Of A Uechi Ryū Karate Kumite (Free Sparring Match). Credit to Uechi Ryū (Uechi Ryu) Karate Do Okikukai on YouTube.
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April 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Tachimura no Naihanchi, the core kata of KishimotoDi, and ancestor to modern Naihanchi/Tekki kata.

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November 21, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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Tachimura no Kusanku from KishimotoDi, a rare pre-karate Shuri-Te system.

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December 18, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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I still don't have full control of my legs back, so there's more knee wobble than I'd like, but I can at least twist in Tachimura no Naihanchi again

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March 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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November 25, 2024 at 9:10 PM
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August 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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A basic example of Naihanchi Shodan oyo bunkai. There are many ways to apply every sequence in kata.

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December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM