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Reading Time: 14 minutes Welcome to our exploration of karate which has been my passion for over 40 years. It is a fascinating martial art that originated in Japan in which I hold the rank of 6th Dan Black Belt issued by the Nippon Karate-Do Kai in Osaka. The complexity of karate has resulted in […]
Reading Time: 14 minutes If you’ve spent any time in a karate dojo, particularly outside of Okinawa – chances are you’ve heard the word osu or oss. It’s shouted at the start of class, echoed in response to instructions, and used as a catch-all for everything from “yes” to “thank you.” To many, it embodies […]