In this video I discuss the role of kihon within karate training. For a more detailed explanation of my thoughts, please read this article:

https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/article/case-kihon

All the best,

Iain

In this video we look at two complementary karate throws. We first look at a way of establishing a side-on grip. We then look at two throws that can be applied from that position: one if the enemy is leaning forward; the other if they are leaning backward.

Jesse Enkamp and I discuss the three keys to understanding kata bunkai! It was a fun and information dense conversation. I hope you enjoy it!

All the best,

Iain

In this video we look at two of Gichin Funakoshi’s takedowns that are now almost entirely absent from modern karate practise. These methods were included in Funakoshi’s first book, but neither of them are included in the nine throws of his “master next” (Karate-Do Kyohan) which was published a decade later. Because throws and takedowns are not as widely practised in karate today, many karateka refer to these nine throws as “Funakoshi’s Forgotten Throws” or “Shotokan’s Forgotten Throws.” However, the nine throws of Kyohan are not the only throws recorded in Funakoshi’s writing.