Hikite

Hikite

The Withdrawing Hand Hikite (te means hand and hiki means drawing in) is a classic action in traditional martial arts, especially in Karate. Traditionally we are taught that this is to generate greater power in our strikes, more focus (Kime) and even balance.  It...
Bunkai

Bunkai

Bunkai (分解) Translates as "analysis" or "interpretation". It is a Japanese term in Martial Arts that describes the analysis of Kata as well as understanding fighting techniques from the movements that Kata. It has also long been a held tradition, that there are...
Sanchin & Kyusho

Sanchin & Kyusho

Sanchin & Kyusho for Health and Protection Sunday January  27, 2019 Salem Waterfront Hotel, Salem Massachusetts. For - Health, Wellness & Self Protection Instructors Chip Quimby (Uechi Ryu) and Evan Pantazi (Kyusho) will be helping you in an open course for...
Tai Sabaki

Tai Sabaki

  体捌き Refers to whole body movement, or repositioning for advantage in combative action.  It is a term used widely in and very important in all Martial Arts styles typically used to avoid an attack, such that the opponent is placed in a less advantageous...