Sensei’s Blog

I received a question about Niten Ichiryu recently which touched on kata and theory and real-life fighting (as any discussion of Musashi almost inevitably does. The question: Can we find the principles and techniques Musashi talks about in the Go Rin no Sho in the modern kata of HNIR? Musashi describes a wild, realistic fight … Continue reading Kata and Theory in Niten Ichiryu – Kim Taylor, Nov 3, 2014 Re-Posted 3 Nov 2023

Special dedication day for Intangible Cultural Property (無形文化財, mukei bunkazai) karate masters.

So somewhat unexpectedly, I find myself here in Peterborough on the first day of the koryu seminar. Beers last night with life-long friends and students, then more beer at Jim Wilson's place. Very nice. It's early in the morning, but I'm sure you all want to know what we talked about last night, Ohmi sensei, … Continue reading The Late Night Discussion – Kim Taylor Oct 21, 2023

Hello Everyone!This is the Uchinaaguchi Karate and Kobudo Handbook.An update is coming soon. Thank you for your patience.You are welcome to distribute it for free only if you attribute the Okinawans who gave me the information and me, who edited and compiled it. Italian, Portuguese, and French versions are also available, also free distribution only, … Continue reading This is the Uchinaaguchi Karate and Kobudo Handbook. Link free Posted 16 Oct 2023

Martial arts used to be fun for me. Back when I had years and years to live. Lots of time to teach. Now it's a desperate hope that I can get the last few people who stand in front of me, over their humps. No time to wait, I have no more time. No wonder … Continue reading Fun – Kim Taylor Oct 16, 2023 – Posted 16 Oct 2023