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...
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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,...
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