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The history of Japan’s mythical lion dogs, known as shisa
The history of Japan's mythical lion dogs, known as shisa, is rooted in Okinawan folklore and cultural traditions. Shisa is often depicted as a pair of lion-like creatures, with one ...
Pinan or Heian
What should we call the five basic Kata from Itosu? Pinan or Heian? Itosu Ankō, the creator of the Pinan Kata. Itosu was raised in a strict home of the ...
The use of Hikite
To unleash the full force of a punch, it's crucial for both arms to work in harmony, a principle frequently emphasized in the Dojo. One arm (the fist) is thrust ...