Traditional Karate Study Institute TKSI

Rainy bank hol weekend giving you the blues, I know what you can do to put a smile on your face……book your tickets to the South West Martial Art and Wellbeing Show. Last pay day before the show guys only 28 days to go 👍

Here we go at another “Clubs Day”

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐤𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

The image illustrates the *Fudō Dachi* (不動立), also known as the immovable or rooted stance, a significant posture in traditional karate. This stance is designed to maintain stability and balance while providing a strong foundation for both defense and offense. The wide stance with bent knees ensures that the practitioner remains grounded, preventing displacement during attacks.

In this illustration, the practitioner is shown with both hands positioned for readiness—one extended in a guarding block while the other is chambered at the hip, ready to strike. The slight lean forward adds a dynamic element to the stance, preparing for either countering or advancing movements.

The *Fudō Dachi* is particularly useful in combat as it combines the best elements of stability and mobility, allowing the practitioner to react swiftly while maintaining a solid defense. It’s a critical stance in many karate forms (kata) and a foundation for mastering advanced techniques.

"Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become"

Fall down seven, get up eight.

Each day’s work ignites the flame of your spirit! 🔥

We have said this many, many times….

January 2024
Karate classes are on. Make an early start to good habits. For where you want to be at the end of the year start here. Start now.
Details http://KarateAcademy.co.uk
Beginners welcome

Once a kata has been learned, it must be practised repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the sequence of a kata in karate is useless. Gichin Funakoshi

„Everyone's body is different. You must be flexible. Many teachers try to force all their students into the same mold. But there shouldn't be just one standard stance or technique. There are always variations. I want my students to move naturally, in accordance with their bodies.“ – Master Yasuhiro Konishi.