Martial Art Science

Kata in Japanese literally means MOULD, as it is traditionally used to mould the body into the Martial Art.
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Ying Yang (in Chinese) or In Yo (in Japanese) refers to the two primordial forces of nature and the universe.
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The Wave is an expression of power in Yoseikan Budo. There are 10 different Waves.
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These are very old but important concepts in Japanese Martial Arts. They represent the 3 entities that have to come together to effectively execute a technique on a non complying opponent in a live scenario.
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Sen implies that you never wait for the opponent to take the initiative. Even in defence. You always initiate and therefore control the situation.
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The spirit and the mind are blank and not blinded by either the ego (emotions) or the intellect (thoughts).
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The 8 Directions govern practically everything in Martial Arts. The awareness of angles is vital to be able to read your opponent's movements and intentions.
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There are 3 distances or ranges in Yoseikan Budo