Once you think you know, you are finished, you don’t learn anymore.
Hidetaka Nishiyama Sensei
Our motto
…Form is limitation, a necessary limitation, therefore ultimately we should be free of form. Being free of form mentally and physically will allow us to flow, adopt, and apply our techniques within any space, angle or instant in time, and from any starting position…
Sensei Avi Rokah
Latest Articles
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One Body
Author’s Note: This article is the third in a series exploring the science behind Traditional Karate as taught by Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama and transmitted by…
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The Inner Web: Nervous System Regulation in Traditional Karate
Author’s Note: This article explores the nervous system dimension of Traditional Karate training. It is a companion to the fascial/mechanical perspective explored in “The Continuous…
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The Continuous Web: Understanding Fascial Training in Traditional Karate
Author’s Note This article reflects ongoing exploration of how Traditional Karate develops qualities that modern training science is beginning to understand and articulate. The fascia…
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4 Dan, FranceI have a deep and sincere admiration for Andrzej, both for his total physical commitment and for his insightful analyses and profound understanding of the principles of traditional karate. A true example to follow.
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Where to Begin
If you’re new here, start with a curated selection of foundational articles that introduce the key principles of Traditional Karate as taught by Nishiyama Sensei and followed by Sensei Rokah.