The idea was that the mutation of kata over generations of teaching and learning does occur but not to the extent that the kata becomes completely altered. Yes, elements of the kata might become exaggerated but ignoring things like speed and extension of technique kata probably remain fairly well ...

So if you are still around, Mr. Clewett...

If you couldn't tell, I think you and your peers are doing some bold exploration. And while you feel it may not have gotten you what you wanted when you first started, in my opinion a different approach can get you where you wanted to be back when the ...

Martin ,

In ref; to a Ryoute mag article I think it was Traditional Karate ,there was a series of shapes that reflected a concept in Ryoute , was there a slight deviation in the shapes ? but they still reflected the given shape ,if you recall this ? can you elaborate .

Max.

The idea was that ...

The only thing we have left are some interesting push-hand exercises done with Sanchin principles in mind.

That's Kodo Ryu pushing hands. This is the kind of stuff I abandoned because it requires the preconditioning of both practitioners. I mean, in order to get that Sanchin flavour into their ...

I don’t know what he’s doing I haven’t spoken to him either since 2004. Maybe this counts as communication from The Great Karate Myth:

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“Because they could not make the kata Kusanku work in any direct and practical way, they stated that the kata must be a two armed grappling/dance with a ...

I don't recommend anything I do as a form of fighting or self defence. My training is not supposed to be an antidote for an attack.

My training is about knowing myself physically and where I fit in (physically) with other people.

If you wish to train in self defence and no holds barred fighting ...

Sorry for being slow on the uptake. But if anyone wants to ask me anything directly, please go ahead.

Seriously no ill will intended.

Martin Clewett