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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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  • 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