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Links of Interest and Information
- Collection of Black Belt Magazine Issues 1960-2004
Google Books - Collection of great references, articles, and reviews
Warrior Pages
Trias Based Karate Styles
- Kondo No Shokai
New Pine Tree Association - Trias Karate
Roberta Trias-Kelley's Site - Okinawa Karate Dojo
Terry Sanders' Dojo in Deming, NM - Black Belt Karate Studio
Kurt Klingermeyer's Dojo in Racine, WI - Double Dragon Dojo
Fran Babbino's Dojo in New Milford, CT - Dragon Wing Dojo
Lorraine Lewis' Dojo in Leicester, NC - Eagle Spirit Karate Dojo
Terry Mitchell's Dojo in Hazel Green, AL - Kazoku Budokan Dojo
Verne Gilbert's Dojo in Walworth, WI - Odayaka Martial Arts Studio
Jim Brumaugh's Dojo in St. Chardon, OH - Shuri Ryu Karate Academy
Kraig Schlosser's Dojo in Columbia City, IN - Shuri-Shorei Karate WNC
Karl K.Wagner's Dojo in Arden, NC - University of Wisconsin Parkside Karate
Earl Pfarr, Reid Pfarr, and John Powilaites' Dojo in Kenosha, WI
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- Shorei-Ryu Karate: Descendant of Naha-Te
By Scott Wiseman - Okinawan Karate History
By Bruce A. Haines, George H. Kerr, and Richard Kim - Shuri-ryu History: Dissertation on the Origins and Development of Shuri_ryu
By Robert A. Trias - The Origins and Development of Trias Shorei-Ryu Karate-Do
By Fernando Portela Câmara - Dissertation on the Origins and Development of Shuri-de (Shorei)
By Robert A. Trias - The History of Karate
extracted from about.com - What is Karate?
By Rober A. Trias - Ranks of Shorei-ryu
Approved by Budo Ku-Kai (1933) - Titles
By Wayne Muromoto - Karate Principles
By Unknown - Karate--Gentle Art of Self-Defense
By Henry F. Unger - The Pinnacle by Master R. A. Trias and Shorei-ryu: A Definitive Kyohan by A. Rench: A Comparison
By Jim Brumbaugh - The Shorei-Ryu Karate Mon
By John S. Soltis - Tomari-Te: The Place of the Old Tode
By Fernando P. Câmara - I Have Fallen More Than Eight Times
By Charlie P. Contreras - Old Grand Master Yushiro Konishi “Karate and his Life”
By Kozo Kazu
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- Karate Terminology/ Japanese Terminology
- Shorei-ryu Terminology
- General Terminology with Kanji
- Karate Kanji Reference
- Comprehensive Terminology Reference
- Language Reference
- Japanese Pronunciation Guide
- Counting in Japanese
- Barai Uke (Blocks)
- Geri (Kicks)
- Dachi (Stances)
- Zuki (Strikes)
- Basic Terms of Ninjutsu
- Japanese Terminology
- Vocabulary of Feudal Japan
- Useful Phrases in Japanese
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- Traditional Karate Kata List
- Kata of "The Pinnacle of Karate"
Compiled from "The Pinnacle of Karate" - Karate is my Life: Advanced Black Belt Training Manuel Kata List
By Robert A. Trias - Why Kata?
By Jim Pounds - Notes on Various Kata
Compiled from the Sydney Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Website www.karate.butsu.net - A Comparative View of Kata
Compiled from the Sydney Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Website www.karate.butsu.net - Formal Kata: Excepts from "My Hand is my Sword"
By Robert A. Trias - A Compendium of Traditional Karate Kata Origin, History, and Characteristics
By Andy Pruim - Okinawa Kata Classification: A Historical Overview
By Mario McKenna - A Brief Analysis of Shorei Ryu Karate Kata
By Terry Sanders - Kata is Like a Textbook
By Buzz Campion - Bunkai: How Kata can be Practical
By Andrew Curtiss - Why are Kata Practiced?
By Larry Nichols - How to Study a Kata
Gichin Funakoshi - The Benefits of Kata Practice
By Bart Scovill
- How to Practice a Kata
Excerpts from Wikihow.com - Points to Remember about Okinawan Kata
By Robert A. Trias - Line of Movement
By Gichin Funakoshi - Kata's Relationship to Kumite
Compiled from the Renbukai India Website - End Show Kata
By Terry Sanders
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- What is Kumite?
From Wikipedia.com - Basic Sparring and Semi Free Sparring
By Tatsuo Suzuki; Compiled from "Karate-Do" - Attacking and Retreating Methods (Kogeki-hoho)
By Robert A. Trias; Compiled from "The Pinnacle of Karate" - Jiyu-Kumite: Is it Necessary?
By Matt Price - Tips for Kumite
By John S. Soltis - Technical Excellence in Kumite
By Chuck Norris - Shorei-Ryu Karate: How to Maximize the Efficiency of Your Response to an Attack
By Jim Brumbaugh - Kumite Quarterbacks Help Unite Karate
By Dave McDonnell; Black Belt Magazine April 1971 - Some Thoughts on Homogenized Karate
By Terry Sanders - Through Karate He Found Himself
By Bob Dunek - Hand Attacks Part 1
By Karate-made-easy.com - Hand Attacks Part 2
By Karate-made-easy.com - Hand Attacks Part 3
By Karate-made-easy.com - Karate, Kata, Kumite & Kime: A Business Model
By Waywood Press - Kumite Commentary
By Chuck Norris - Kumite( Sparring)
By Tjska.com - Kumite Ground Rules
By Robert A. Trias - Vital Points-Methods of Attacking
By Unknown - Striking Vital Points of the Body
Compiled From the Essortment.com website - Atemi Waza-Vital PointStriking
Compiled FromEdsonkarate.com website
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- The Use of Real Weapons
By Robert A. Trias - Parts of Traditional Weapons
Compiled from Warriropages.com - The Kobudo Kata of Sakugawa Koshiki Shorinjiryu Karatedo
Compiled from the Sakugawa Koshiki Shorinjiryu Karatedo Website - Okinawan Kobudo
Compiled from Wikipedia.com - Weapon Kata List
By Unknown - Weapon-Notes
By John S. Soltis - The History of Okinawan Kobudo
Compiled from Various Websites; See articles for websites - Wooden Weapon Care
By Terry Sanders and Charlie Contreras - Weapons and Kata
Compiled from The Martial Arts Database Website - The 5 Major Categories of Bujutsu
By Robert A. Trias - Weapon Kata from "Render Yourself Empty"
By Robert A. Trias - A Brief List of Kobujusu arts of Bujutsu and Minor Weapons
By Robert A. Trias
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- The Seven Components of Self-defense
By Randy LaHaie - Develop A Personal Self-Defense Strategy
By Thomas N. Johnson - Safety Tips For Joggers
Compiled from the Essortment Website - Pocket Stick aka Kuboton
Compiled from Wikipedia - Six Martial Arts Myths About Knife Defenses
By Ted Truscott - Legal Definition of Self-Defense
Compiled from The Lectric Law Library - Self Defense Law and the Martial Artist
By Peter Hobart, Esq. - How to Defend Against a Mugger
By Eli Zwillenberg - Body Usage in Self Defense
By Bernd Weiss - Learn To Defend Against Any Strike!
By Glenn Zwiers - Four Self Defense Tips (Just in Case…)
By Mike Delaney - Attacking the Attacker
By Phillip Poe - Self-Defense Techniques
Compiled from ehow.com - 11 Commandments of Self-Defense
By Unknown - Surviving Close Quarter Combat Against a Knife
Based on a video series available onTurtlePress.com - Knife Self-Defense
By Sang H. Kim - As Self-Defense
By Gichin Funakoshi - California Self Defense and Knife Law
Compiled from Official California Legislative Information
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- Self-Defense Principles
Compiled from the Women's Self-Defense Institute - Unarmed Self-Defense Tactics
By Webcontrz, a Fightmash.com member - 3 Powerful Ways to Portray Confidence and Success
By Emily Clark - Self-Defense and Civil Law
Compiled from the Self-Defense 4 Women Website - Self-Defense and Civil Law
Compiled from the Self-Defense 4 Women Website - Right of Self-Defense
Compiled from the Self-Defense 4 Women Website - Self-Defense the Fear
Compiled from the Self-Defense 4 Women Website - Self-Defense: Tips and Techniques
By Mike Campagne - Self-Defense Tools for Women
From the Arming Women Against Rape & Endangerment Website - Self-Defense Non-Lethal/ Lethal Force
Compiled from the Self-Defense 4 Women Website - Attack Protection Tips for Women
Compiled from the Self-Defense 4 Women and Kid Power websites - The Truth and Lies About Women's Self-Defense
By Lorne Coleman - How To Protect Yourself On The City Streets
From the Arming Women Against Rape & Endangerment Website - Identifying Six Common Ways Women Can Avoid Being Victims of Crime
By riaancornelius, a hub pages user - Verbal Self Defense- A Critical Factor in Self Defense for Women
By Michelle Annese, an Ezine author - Women's Personal Safety
From Your Practical Guide to Crime Prevention a UK Home Office Publication - Self Defense Tips
By Liz Clark