Monthly Archives: October 2020

Resolution on the Declaration of “Karate Day”

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Andreas Quast

In the distant old times, about 700 years ago, karate was born in this region of Okinawa. Our ancestors created the world-class traditional culture called karate in symbiosis with Okinawa’s rich nature and geographical features. It was initially called “ti” … Continue reading →

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空手の日宣言に関する決議

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Andreas Quast

参考資料『沖縄空手古武道事典』2008年、7頁。

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Choosing a bo

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Andreas Quast

In choosing or making a bo that suits your physics and your style of executing techniques, there are a few things to consider. In the following, I will list what I think are the most critical points. 1. Kind of … Continue reading →

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WKF Official Kata List – Development 2012 | 2013 | 2020

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Andreas Quast

The table below shows the development of the official WKF kata between 2012 and 2020. To explain it briefly: Until 2012, JKF/WKF kata were assigned to the four major styles of Japanese karate, namely Shito, Shotokan, Goju, and Wado. Then, … Continue reading →

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