Monthly Archives: October 2015

Muchimi

A typical concept of forms of Karate which originated in southern China, it is pronounced “mochimi” in standard Japanese, and “muchimi” in Okinawan pronunciation. Usually written in Kana (muchimi もちみ), there are three ways of writing the terms using Kanji: 1) … Continue reading

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Two helpful apps when you visit Kyushu

Two helpful apps when you visit Kyushu Japan is a haven for shoppers who are looking for the best deals for a multitude of different things. The country is well known for its cheap electronic stores in Akihabara as well … Continue reading

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Enter the Bubishi

Nearly twenty years ago I received my first own fragments of the Bubishi tradition as gifts, namely copies of drawings by my friend Eddy in Belgium – who used to train at the Jundokan and others back in the days … Continue reading

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