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Kata: Training Beyond Technique
A lot is discussed these days about martial arts kata (patterns/forms) and their applications (bunkai). However, there is not so much spoken about mindset of performing a kata, which is some ways is even more important. Find out more. Continue reading
Heian Nidan/Pinan Shodan (Won Hyo) & “Flinch Reaction”
Heian Nidan/Pinan Shodan is the second kata in the Heian series for Shotokan Karate practitions, but the first for other styles. Why was it reversed and what is the “flinch reaction”. Continue reading
Posted in Bunkai, Karate, Tae Kwon Do/Tang Soo Do/Hapkido
Tagged bunkai, flinch reaction, funikoshi, heian nidan, hyung, instinctive reaction, itosu, karate, mabuni, pinan shodan, shotokan, taekwondo patterns, Won Hyo
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