Karate blocks… Are they really blocks? The truth about “uke-waza”
The techniques known as "uke-waza", mistakenly interpreted by many as "blocks", actually have other varied and highly effective applications
Fundamental technical concepts of old style karate
Old style karate uses a rich terminology to refer to the fundamental techniques of the art. Here you will learn about these terms, recorded in historical books and oral teachings.
CHŌKI MOTOBU WAS WRONG… OR WAS HE?
In a famous picture master Choki Motobu demonstrates an application for Naihanchi Shodan kata. It has been widely shared as a correct application, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Kake-Kumite/Kakedameshi: The original free sparring of Karate
Here is an article written by Muidokan member Bruno Chagas, originally published on his blog, Puro Karate. The text addresses kakedameshi, kake-kumite and kakidī, historical concepts of Okinawan karate. The…
What is old style karate?
Old style karate is an expression used to refer to the pre-modern version of the art. Among the main characteristics of old style karate are...
Defensive power of historical karate techniques in close range fighting
What do the historical teachings of karate say about close range defense? Read the article and check this incredible video demonstrating it!
What is kakie? How does it work?
Kakie カキエ is one of the extremely useful training drills of Okinawan karate, present in schools of many different lineages.
In this brief article I want to share a few important points I've learned about it.
Muidokan by Dan Djurdjevic? Important!
Some people may have been wondering if Muidokan Karate Kenkyukai is related to the excellent traditional martial arts school run by Dan Djurdjevic in Australia, of which the karate division name is also Muidokan.
The relationship can be better explained by Samir Berardo's own words.
Bunkai: fundamentals of self-defense and devastating kata sequence video!
Check out this devastaging kata application sequence, demonstrated by Muidokan founder Samir Berardo!
Interview with Samir Berardo on the whistlekick Martial Arts Radio podcast
Check out the interview given by Samir Berardo, founder of Muidokan Karate Kenkyukai, for the whistlekick Martial Arts Radio podcast.