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Kneeling bow (Zarei)

Kneeling bow (Zarei)
One is to kneel down without moving your feet (the way I do). I start with the left knee going down first then followed by the right knee. I know this method is hard for many people as it requires the strong legs and good balance. During the process of sitting down and standing up you must…
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Standing bow (Ritsurei)

Standing bow (Ritsurei)
It is common knowledge that bowing is customary in Japan. Watching the Japanese bow at any place and any time can appear amusing to our foreign eyes. Conversely, do we find watching people shake hands amusing? In the Western world, we typically offer our hands when we wish to be perceived as showing sincerity. The…
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Bushido’s Eight Virtues

Bushido’s Eight Virtues
The collection of ideals that make up what we now know as the Code of Bushido are called the Samurai Virtues.  You will find references to "The Five Samurai Virtues", "The Seven Samurai Virtues", and "The Eight Samurai Virtues." The unwritten Samurai code of conduct, known as Bushido, held that the true warrior must hold…
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Bushido

Bushido
Bushidō (武士道), “Way of the Warrior” is the code of conduct of the samurai, or bushi (warrior), class of premodern Japan. In the mid-19th century, however, the precepts of Bushidō were made the basis of ethical training for the whole society, with the emperor replacing the feudal lord, or daimyo, as the focus of loyalty and sacrifice. As such it contributed to the rise…
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Remove Blood Stains in Karategi

Remove Blood Stains in Karategi
Tips to remove blood stains in the karategi either because of tough competition or strong training, injuries or friction can occur therefore causing slight bleeding. When the blood stain is Immediate, the sooner the care is givien to your gi, the quicker this stain can be removed. Immediately wash with cold water. Plenty of very…
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Folding the Karategi

Folding the Karategi
Traditionally known as a dogi,  the karategi was adopted from Judo’s judogi by Master Gichin Funakoshi. The judogi is a little heavier material and made in a weaved pattern for durability. Funakoshi changed the gi so it would be lighter and removed the weave pattern. The uniform includes the uwagi (jacket), zubon (pants) and obi (belt). Your gi should be folded after cleaning and after use. There are…
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Washing Karate Belt

Washing Karate Belt
Some people feel you should never wash a Karate belt (Obi), especially a "yūdansha" (black belt grade). This thought is do with the Karate tradition, honour, respect, dedication to achieve the belt, however this will be a matter of personal preference and hygiene. Belts should not need washing as often as the karategi. Read more…
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