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Monthly Archives: May 2011

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Zanshin Kai Karate Demo at Lenzie Gala 2011

May 25, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

A few peeps from the club will be doing a demo at Lenzie Gala at Lenzie Rugby Club on Sat 4th June.  Scheduled to start at 13.45 on the main […]

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Tetsuhiko Asai seminar Switzerland 2005 video

May 23, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Tetsuhiko Asai (June 7, 1935 – August 15, 2006) was a prominent Japanese master of Shotokan karate who was a former Technical Director of the Japan Karate Association (JKA), founder and Chief […]

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Sensei Gichin Funakoshi documentary unpublished 1924

May 18, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Gichin Funakoshi, November 10, 1868 – April 26, 1957, was the creator of Shotokan Karate, perhaps the most widely known style of karate, and is attributed as being the ‘father […]

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The Kissaki Method: Vol 1 Presented by Don Came

May 14, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

The Kissaki Method: Kissaki-Kai is karate returned to its practical and functional roots. It was founded by Vince Morris, 8th dan, in 1993 at the behest of senior black belt […]

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Karate and Self-Protection, Injuries and Q&A (Podcast)

May 14, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Iain Abernethy’s May bonus podcast: Karate and Self-Protection, Injuries and Q&A Can be listened/downloaded from the above website or downloaded from itunes. Bonus Podcast: Karate and Self-Protection, Injuries and Q&A Here is a […]

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The confidence to succeed

May 13, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

“One of the most important qualities for young athletes is the ability to believe in oneself. If you have confidence in yourself, in your teammates and in your coach, you […]

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Sensei Gidley course and Shodan grading

May 9, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

On Sunday 7th May Charles Gidley 8th Dan came to Kirkintilloch to do a course & grading.  The course focused on application and practical drills for Uchi uke, Soto uke, […]

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Principles of Arm Locks (Podcast)

May 3, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Iain Abernethy’s May Podcast: Principles of Arm-Locks Can be listened/downloaded from the above website or downloaded from itunes Well here we are with May’s podcast! This month we will be looking at […]

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Jissen: Free online practical martial arts magazine. Issue 2

May 3, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Jissen: Free online practical martial arts magazine. Issue 2 Contents: Martial Arts Scepticism: A Manifesto – Differing Visions – How to Spar for the Street: Part 3 – How to […]

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1st Accrington Open Shotokan Karate Course – Charles Gidley Sunday 15th May

May 3, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

  The 1st Accrington Open Shotokan Karate Course headed by Sensei Gidley will be held on Sunday 15th May. See below for details:

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