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The Last Self-Protection Book for Kids?

July 27, 2012by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

“The Safe Zone” is a rare educational book addressing a very important issue: child self-protection. As a self-protection coach, and a specialist in this particular area, books like this are […]

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Pankration, Boxing and Wrestling: 3 Combat Sports From Ancient Greece

November 8, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

In the Panhellenic games of ancient Greece, wrestling, boxing and pankration were called the “heavy events.” The term was chosen to describe combative contests in those arts because they were […]

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Gary O’Brien wins over 85kg Kickboxing competition

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

Congratulations to Zanshin Kai Scotland 1st Dan Gary O’Brien for winning the 85kg and over continuous light Kickboxing competion at the WKA Scottish Open held in Ravenscraig on the 16th […]

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The Why of Bunkai: A Guide For Beginers

September 1, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

After a few years of training, most Karate students will ‘know’ several Kata. Of course there is a world of difference between being able to merely perform the movements of […]

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Interview with Shihan Kousaku Yokota, 8th Dan Shotokan Karate

September 1, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Great interview with Shihan Yokota 8th Dan by Charlie Wildish ‘I have written previously about Shihan Kousaku Yokota, 8th Dan Shotokan Karate, and his book Shotokan Myths. Note:  For non-Japanese stylists, Shihan […]

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Zanshin Kai Scotland May 2012 Open Course

August 24, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

We would like to invite you to a weekend of intense Karate instruction on Sat 5th and Sun 6th May 2012 with Sensei Ken Davis 7th Dan, who has over 40 years […]

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Ameri-do-te. Enter the dojo: Episodes 1, 2 & Master Ken’s wisedom

August 17, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

The first 2 episodes & ‘wisdom’ of the spoof martial arts program/Art called Ameri-do-te !  Hilarious ! Learn the most street lethal fighting art known to man: Ameri-Do-Te!!!  Ameri-Do-Te combines the […]

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Martial Arts Scepticism: Philosophy and Ancient Wisdom

August 16, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Martial Arts Scepticism: Philosophy and Ancient Wisdom “Prior to the end of the Qing Dynasty, Chinese martial arts had one goal, pure and simple: winning confrontations through intimidation, the use […]

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Multiple Enemies (podcast)

August 15, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Iain Abernethy’s August Podcast: Multiple Enemies Can be listened/downloaded from the above website or downloaded from itunes “Welcome to August’s podcast! In this podcast we discuss the issue of multiple enemies. Despite the fact […]

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Jissen: Free online practical martial arts magazine. Issue 5

August 15, 2011by Zanshin Kai - Karate Glasgow Leave a comment

Jissen: Free online practical martial arts magazine. Issue 5 Contents: Reality Based Training! What Is It & Who Really Needs It? – Traditional Values – Self-Defence & The Law – […]

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