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Reading Time: 5 minutes This insight explores 受け – Uke — a foundational concept in karate that goes far beyond blocking, revealing the art of receiving and redirecting energy. Karate Micro Insights offer focused, bite-sized explanations of key principles, terms, and philosophies in traditional karate. Each insight explores a single concept — drawn from dojo […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes This insight explores 区切て – Kugite — a traditional command meaning “by count,” used to structure practice with deliberate pauses and focus. Karate Micro Insights offer focused, bite-sized explanations of key principles, terms, and philosophies in traditional karate. Each insight explores a single concept — drawn from dojo experience, Japanese terminology, […]