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Kihon

November 1, 2019 theshotokantimes Comments Off on Kihon

Kihon (基本) means “basics” or “fundamentals. It describes a mod of practice which focuses on the teaching of the foundational principles and techniques of Shotokan. At the center of kihon stands the right execution of […]

Kihon Ippon Kumite

November 2, 2019 theshotokantimes Comments Off on Kihon Ippon Kumite

Kihon ippon kumite (基本一本組み手) means basic (kihon) kumite with the focus on one attack and an immediate block and counter. In gohon and sanbon kumite a sequence of forward and backward steps becomes executed. Kihon […]

Kime

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Kime (決め) means “to decide”, “focus of power”, or “to finish”. It refers to the intentional sudden tension of body in the final moment of a technique. Kime aims on the transmission of ones own […]