Applied Shotokan by Andy Allen
Shotokan, a Japanese style of karate, is far removed from its Okinawan roots. Shotokan kata applications are typically practiced at long range and are, by nature, very impractical. Karate is supposed to be more than kicking, punching and blocking for sport. Historically, the purpose of kata was to summarize two person drills already established and not meant for showcasing arbitrary aesthetic criteria as determined by competitive organizations. 'Applied Shotokan' features videos that highlight practical kata bunkai incorporating throws, joint locks, limb clearing, choking and striking, all from close range. You can also find videos on pad drills, vlogs, and karate workouts.
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Schoolyard Bully Defense
Create a Kata Exam
Kumite drill with Kung Fu Panda Takedown
Chinte 16-18 plus Bunny Hops
Heian Sandan “Double Blocks” as an Escape
Heian Godan Tutorial
Single Leg Takedowns and Defense
Create a Kata: Walking the steps of the Old Masters
NKJ Karate Grading Nov 2024
Seminar Footage: Age Uke as a Paper Cutter Choke
Applied Shotokan & Karate Unity Post-Seminar Podcast. Part IV: Thoughts on Kihon
Applied Shotokan & Karate Unity Post-Seminar Podcast Part III: "BREAK THE FORM"
Seminar Footage: Juji Uke as a Loop Choke
Gripping Flow Drill #4: Head and Bicep Control
Karate Talk with Iain Abernethy. The Strengths & Weakness of Karate
Holistic Flow Drill: Strike, Throw, Lock and Choke
Seminar Footage: Unsu & Chinte Newaza Bunkai
Contextual Kihon & Pad Drill
Nijushiho Bunkai seminar footage
Kanku Dai Bunkai seminar footage july 27 2024
Choices in Tekki/Naihanchi. Seminar Footage
Sumin & Herb's BROWN BELT Test
Нидзюшихо Бункай 1-6
Kata-Based Grappling Flow Drill
Chen's Green Belt Test
Kata-Based Flow Drill
Technical Stand-Up for Self Defence
Fusion of Two Grappling Drills
Bassai Dai Tutorial