Basic Karate Moves

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Okinawan martial arts are comprised of punches, strikes, blocks, and kicks to make the entire human body a weapon. These techniques are combined with evasive footwork maneuvers and joint locks to create a hand-to-hand or hand-to-weapon combat method of basic self...
Basic Karate Moves

Osu: The Meaning Of "Osu" In Karate

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The literal meaning of the expression “Osu!” can be determined from the kanji (Chinese characters) from which the term is derived (see above). Osae means “to press” and shinobu means “patience” or “steady spirit”. These two...
Osu: The Meaning Of "Osu" In Karate