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Sorry, right site wrong address http://www.rkhsk.se/galleri_video.php

Agreed, one to one is the only way to learn anything, but you can still use video to back it up. I train with Sensei Julian Mead in RyuKyu Kobujutsu, but being the busy man he is, it's not on a regular weekly basis. When I do get the opportunity, at courses etc, I make sure I video tape important parts of the content such as kihons, combinations and kata. That way I can refer back to my instructors demonstration for help and then when I train with him I can ask him to review what I have learnt and offer feedback for improvement.

Just like to add that the videos are good and I applaude all who participated. As for you Sai demo, looks good, at least you dont drop them and stab yourself in the foot like someone I know (lol).

Excellent site with excellent links. https://www.edinburghkendo.co.uk

Small collection, some for display, some for use in my Kobujutsu training: Kill Bill Katana (Bride) Seppaku Tanto Dagger Bog standard kumite bo Standard Sai Standard Tonfa Carbon Fibre Bo (two piece) Hoping to accumulate more as my learning progresses, but also the wife isn't keen on too many weapons in the house (lol)

Perhaps the simplest way to explain it is in terms of using your body's natural movement to generate power rather than pure muscle strength as used when just driving from the shoulders. If you push from the foot and engage the right hip whilst as you start to deliver a migi gyaku tsuki at the point of impact it will all be in line (foot, leg, hip, arm fist) and delivered fast. To reduce the power for the recoil, without injury, you engage the left hip (most commonly incorporating a thrust) which allows the right hand to be brought back with speed but safely. A lot can depend on the individual and their ability to use their own body / strips. There are some who can give you a more in depth description, but this is a rough outline. Bottom line, the hip and legs/feet generate the power and speed.

Hi Guys, I teach Shito Ryu Shukokai karate in Edinburgh, to answer a few of your questions, our style is popular worldwide, not just in the UK. A lot of Tani Sensei's teachings are still followed today but they are following ful circle and encompassing the traditional and sport karate aspects. One of the main men in Shito Ryu / Shukokai in Scotland is Sensei Tommy Morris (8th Dan) who studied under both Tani Sensei and Kimura Sensei. We take part in competitions but prefer the traditional aspects of karate and encourage cross training as we believe that regardless of style we are all after the same thing - knowledge. a few sights to visit: https://www.takumidojo.org.uk https://www.edinburghshukokai.co.uk

I have just finished an excellent two day course with Sensei Mead in Aberdeen covering Yuishinkai Karate & RyuKyu Kobujutsu. Having attended many of his course and speaking with him, I've found him to be very knowledgable and good at what he does. He is also one of the most down to earth Instructors I have ever met, very approachable. If you get the chance to train with him, don't miss it. For more info visit https://www.rkagb.com

Some demo videos can be found at http://www.rkhsk.se/engstart.php and I also have a PDF file in Estonian (don;t worry it has pictures). It's based on RyuKyu Kobujtsu and it has the 5,5,5, 1 to 10 kumite, 15 step kumite and two bo kata (incl. shuji no kon sho). Drop me a line and I'll email it to you.

Hi There, I agree with Sauzin, you need to be taught a kata first and then use other resources to keep up to speed with it. If you are looking for Shuji No Kon Sho, you can find demo videos of it at http://www.rkhsk.se/engstart.php It is the Swedish website of the RyuKyu Kobujutsu Association Sweden.