Karate can kill

This is something interesting that makes the point of "original intent" in karate:  It was meant to be a deadly and violent form of unarmed self-defense against an untrained and villainous opponent or opponents, not a sport or a form of physical fitness.


https://www.karatebyjesse.com/2-okinawan-karate-deadly-techniques/

Hen Shu Ho

These are a little fast for easy viewing, but here are Chito Ryu Hen Shu Ho 1-10:






Here are all of the Hen Shu Ho. It is interesting to note that virtually all techniques demonstrated here end with a takedown.

Ukemi (Breakfalls)

This is something which we do not do very often, so many of us may not be as proficient as we might like to be.  What's so hard about falling down?  You just let gravity take over!  Well, yes, if you don't mind being injured by the ground AND your opponent.  The video is a few minutes long, but it is worth watching as an introduction for beginners, or as a refresher for more advanced students.


From the Karate Nerd:





Thanks, Tim.