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Principles & Concepts
⚡ Key Principles in Karate (with short notes)
Maai (間合い) – Distance & Timing The right distance between you and your opponent, and how to control it. Crucial for both attack and...
Liam Musiak
Aug 281 min read
Hikite: The Hidden Key in Kata, Why It’s Not About Power, and How It Reveals Karate’s Close-Range Truth By Sensei Liam Musiak
Hikite (引手), often called the “pulling hand,” is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Karate. For decades, students have been told...
Liam Musiak
Aug 283 min read
Bunkai in Kihon: The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fundamentals By Sensei Liam Musiak
Kata isn’t the only part of Karate that contains Bunkai. Many karate practitioners recognise kata bunkai—the practical applications...
Liam Musiak
Aug 284 min read


Tai Sabaki – The Hidden Key in Karate By Sensei Liam Musiak
When people first start karate, they usually think about punches, kicks, and blocks. But the deeper you go, the more you realise that the...
Liam Musiak
Aug 282 min read
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