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What is "Traditional Karate"

Posted by John Homerstone on Sunday, November 8, 2009, In : Kata analysis/History 

  In this blog I would like to briefly discuss, the evolution of so called traditional karate from a viable system of self defence (Tode also known as Te or Uchinadi) to a watered down version of itself, otherwise known as “Traditional Karate”. I would also like to take this opportunity to point out that modern sport karate is a great way to get fit and have fun and especially at black belt levels is a very skilful sport. I have nothing against it (I spent approximately 15 years doing it)...


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Just my luck

Posted by John Homerstone on Monday, October 19, 2009, In : Johns General Blogs 
Welcome to my first blog

I have been putting together everything for my site and there is still a fair bit to do but due to the credit crunch I just lost my job and to cap it all have injured my shoulder in a fall which has interferred with my training and weight lose program.

I have decided to upload this site even though it is unfinished the reason being I want to get my messege out to the martial arts online community and see what interest there is (if any) in what I do.

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