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Kokutsu Dachi
Kokutsu Dachi is a stance used by the Japan Karate Association and is a very common stance in the Shotokan world. Kokutsu Dachi is also known as back stance. The weight distribution of this stance is 70% on the back leg and 30% on the front leg. It is important to keep your heels in […]
Zenkutsu Dachi
Zenkutsu Dachi is a stance used by the Japan Karate Association and is a very common stance in the Shotokan world. Zenkutsu Dachi is also known as forward stance and front stance. In Zenkutsu Dachi the front knee is bent so that the front of the knee is in line with the big toe. The […]
Kime
If you don’t know what kime is you don’t really know what the physical side of karate is all about. Kime is an explosive attack to the target using the appropriate technique and maximum power in the shortest time possible. An old karate expression that is seldom heard these days is ikken […]
What is online or cyber bullying?
What is online or cyber bullying? Online or cyber bullying is using technology such as social media, emails, phone calls, text messages, etc to intimidate, threaten, harass, menace or be offensive. Some examples of online bullying include: sending abusive texts and emails or social media messages imitating others online posting unkind messages or images threatening […]
Zekken
Zekken is a name tag. Zekken is worn in numerous Iaido and Jodo styles. In the arts trained at Bujutsu, Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido and Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Jodo, zekken is worn on the left breast area as shown in the below photo. So what is on a zekken? […]
How to Judge at a JKA Tournament
What is tuifa?
Tuifa is the Okinawan name for what is known in Western society as a side handled baton. Chinese often refer to the tuifa as tonfa. Tuifa is a weapon used in our RyuKonKai Karate and Kobudo style and are traditionally made of red oak. Tuifa is very effective for both defending and attacking. […]
What is all that weird writing on your Karate Belt?
What is all that weird writing on your Karate Belt I should start by saying that every organisation has it’s own rules regarding what is allowed on their obi’s (belts). In two of the styles taught at Bujutsu, Japan Karate Association and RyuKonKai Kobudo, it is customary to have your style written on […]
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Sensei Mark training in Thailand 2019
In December 2019 Sensei Mark returned to Thailand to brush up his Muay Thai skills and ensure he is up to date with the latest trends in the Muay Thai World. This was Sensei Mark’s fourth trip to Thailand. In Thailand he stayed in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The trip consisted of sight seeing and […]
What is a dojo Kun?
What is a dojo kun? A dojo kun is a set of rules that should be followed by members of the dojo. At Bujutsu we have several legitimate styles and each style has it’s own kun. Different organisations have different rules surrounding their dojo kun. For example, in our style the Japan […]
The Parts of a Katana
The Parts of the Katana Bujutsu provides training in the sword style know as Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido (ZNKR). ZNKR is a legitimate style that is internationally recognised. Classes are available on a Friday night and Sunday morning. Learning the parts of a katana can be some what daunting, […]
Tekko
Tekko, also known as knuckle dusters in western society and are a traditional Okinawan weapon. Traditionally, tekko are made of iron or timber and originate from horse shoes. The use of tekko originated when weapons were banned in Okinawa. Some Okinawans used horse shoes as weapons to defend themselves against attack. Tekko increase hand […]
Sai terminology
The Sai is a traditional Okinawan weapon. It is one of the main weapons we train with in our RyuKonKai Karate and Kobudo style. This diagram show you the Japanese names for the various parts on a sai.