February 2012
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WatchWatch
January 31, 2009: Lyoto Machida (13-0) vs. Thiago Silva (13-0) at UFC 94. Worth a watch if you want to get a sense of how Lyoto Machida applies Karate to a Mixed Martial Arts arena. These fighters are an equal match up on paper, and the result is a great example of Muy Thai vs. Karate / Aggression vs. Patience / Power vs. Speed. If you’re going to watch this in HD (720p) you might want to...
Feb 17th
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Karate, the Dojo Kun, & Freemasonry
By Joe McCallum The centerpiece to any Shotokan Karate Dojo is the “Dojo Kun”, five sayings which are recited before the beginning of every class. The authorship of the Dojo Kun is accredited to Master Gichin Funakoshi, who Shotokan students look to as the father of modern-day karate. The purpose of reciting the Dojo Kun before class is to remind oneself of the proper principles to adhere by,...
Feb 7th
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Understanding the Roots of Martial Arts in Ancient...
Final essay for HIST190 - Foundations of East Asian Civilizations. By Joe McCallum Over the last decade, American audiences have been enthralled with what has come to be called “Mixed Martial Arts.” Broadcasting these bouts has become big business, and sparked a resurgence of interest in practice and study of various “martial arts.” But what is behind this apparent blood sport? Is there...
Feb 7th
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Lyoto Machida: Kuzushi-waza Ippon Regional Shotokan Karate tournament in Brazil, 2001.
Feb 2nd
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Demonstration of Kuzushi-waza by Enoeda Sensei compared to application of the technique by Lyoto Machida in the UFC.
Feb 2nd
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Comparison video I put together awhile back. This is the mae-tobi-geri (jumping front kick) from the kata Kanku-dai.
Feb 2nd
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Richard’s gyaku-zuki wazari for 1st place against Sensei Hershel Sabeter. Sensei Sabeter runs Sabeter’s Martial Arts Center (Goju-ryu) in San Jose, CA. 2011 Pacific West Traditional Karate Tournament, San Rafael, CA.
Feb 2nd
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My dad: mawashi-geri jodan wazari. Head judge is Sensei Joji Mercado, who runs the Academy of Martial Arts Shotokan (AMAS) in South San Francisco, CA. 2011 Pacific West Traditional Karate Tournament, San Rafael, CA.
Feb 1st
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Sam: kizami-zuki wazari. 2011 ISKF Northwest Regional Tournament, South Francisco, CA.
Feb 1st
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Myself: ashi-bari gyaku-zuki wazari. 2011 ISKF Northwest Regional Tournament, South Francisco, CA.
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