Few kata embody the fighting spirit and heritage of Karate as powerfully as Bassai Dai. Literally meaning “To Storm or Penetrate the Fortress,” this form has been passed down through the hands of legends, Ankō Itosu, Kenwa Mabuni, Chōki Motobu,…
By popular demand, the International Karate Kobudo Union (IKKU) is proud to announce the launch of our official KoToSu-Ha Shito-Ryu YouTube Channel — a new digital home for traditional martial arts study and inspiration. This channel is designed for those…
For the First Time in Modern History see Kiyoshi Aihara’s Taikyoku 7-10 Kata. Originally taught to Soke Ruiz in the 50’s from Aihara Sensei in Hawaii see the expanded Taikyoku Series that was heavily influenced by Egami Sensei and Gichin…
Preserving Tradition, Embracing the Future From the earliest days of Karate—when the art was cloaked in secrecy and passed down only through spoken instruction—training was a privilege reserved for the dedicated few. There were no written manuals, and students were…
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