Dojo News
4th Bunkai Seminar Debrief
White Rock Kenshinkan Dojo held it’s 4th annual Bunkai seminar. This year’s attendance was double previous years and had a strong showing, by both Federation members and first timers, and several returning karateka, as well. In all, martial artists representing the following systems came to share in kata concepts and applications: Shorinryu | Goju Ryu | Kempo […]
4th Annual Bunkai Seminar
The seminar is open to all martial artists who are interested in researching practical applications within their kata/forms. We’ll be discussing footwork & distancing, limb/body control and applications from various kata, including Naihanchi/Naifanchi/Tekki, Pinan/Heian/Pyong, Seisan, Ananku and Wansu series and others. Last year’s seminar had attendees with experience in: Shorin Ryu | Goju Ryu | Shotokan | […]
Kobudo Seminars
“Robin Hood had it wrong…” It’s not just spins and nunchuck skills! Kobudo is the Okinawan art of weaponry. It’s not really lost, but is often misunderstood. What you see is just the beginning of what you can get out of this art. Knowing where kobudo comes from relates to what it can address and […]
Karate Kata Bunkai Seminar Information
“The Map is not the Territory…” Is there function in your form(s)? Kata is the map but often doesn’t describe the territory it charts and what you see is just the beginning of what you can get. Knowing where your kata comes from relates to what it can address and where it can go! Students […]
FAQs for bunkai seminar
Is it open to all styles/systems? You bet! The purpose is to help any martial artist pull more out of their training AND demonstrate how concepts span the arts. Open to all levels? You bet! Even if the applications aren’t level-appropriate, we’ll discuss many concepts that are applied at all levels. Can I wear my uniform […]
3rd Annual Bunkai Seminar
2014 Bunkai Seminar Pictures Saturday April 4th 2015 1:30-5:30pm The seminar is open to all martial artists who are interested in researching practical applications within their kata/forms. We’ll be discussing applications from kata, focusing on Naihanchi/Naifanchi/Tekki/Chul Gi and also from Pinan/Pyong series and others. Find the FAQs here… Last year’s seminar had attendees with […]
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White Rock Kenshinkan Karate & Kobudo is hosting it’s 2nd Annual open bunkai seminar Saturday March 29th 2013 1:30-5:30pm The seminar is open to all martial artists who are interested in practical applications within their kata/forms. [vsw id=”89511842″ source=”vimeo” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Last year’s seminar had attendees with experience in: Goju Shotokan Kuk Sool Won […]
Bunkai Seminar
White Rock Kenshinkan Karate & Kobudo is hosting an open bunkai seminar Saturday May 18th 2013 1:30-4:30pm The seminar is open to all martial artists who are interested in practical applications within their kata/forms. Concepts covered: Footwork “Freeing your feet” Tuite/Grappling within kata Crane Concepts as applied to bunkai What you might be “missing” in […]
Dojo News New Years Resolution Special
Happy New Year from White Rock Kenshinkan Karate & Kobudo Dojo!!! We hope 2013 is a terrific year for you! Austin’s only Shorin Ryu Dojo, offering Okinawan karate & kobudo(weaponry), tuite (joint locks/grappling) and practical self defense concepts. If you haven’t made your resolution yet…or if you’re just looking for something new, try martial arts! WRK is offering a […]