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Just here contemplating Master Gichin Funakoshi's Precept ...

2026-04-20T03:08:43Z

Just here contemplating Master Gichin Funakoshi's Precept when he says Karate begins with courtesy and ends with respect. You can carry on scrolling... #karate #martialarts

Most people don't understand the meaning of the word ...

2026-04-14T05:59:38Z

Most people don't understand the meaning of the word "Shotokan" to describe Funakoshi's karate style. It came from his students who named his dojo after his pen name ("Shoto"), together with the Japanese kanji for hall/house ("kan"). Basically, they started going to practice at "Funakoshi's place". In other words, they started going to "Shoto kan". Over time, it became the name of the whole style. Funakoshi never meant to start an entire movement. He just wanted to teach karate. #karate #martialarts

You know the kata Kanku Dai? It's named after Kusanku, a ...

2026-04-13T23:19:43Z

You know the kata Kanku Dai? It's named after Kusanku, a Chinese martial artist who visited Okinawa in the 1700s. It is said to have been Gichin Funakoshi's favorite form and one I love to train on a regular basis. Di you know every kata carries a piece of history in its name? #karate #martialarts

Karate was never just about fighting. When Itosu pushed it into ...

2026-04-13T23:12:35Z

Karate was never just about fighting. When Itosu pushed it into schools, it became about health, discipline, and character. The dojo isn't a gym. It's a classroom. #karate #martialarts

Not entirely sure what that means. I'm just getting to know ...

2026-04-13T22:04:52Z

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Not entirely sure what that means. I'm just getting to know bitcoin and nostr cultures and they're fascinating! If someone like me has come across them, it's because they are both growing I suppose. I started hearing about nostr as something separated from bitcoin: as free speech, as no-bans, as no-algos, as owning your content. It was a surprise to me initially that most/all accounts on here were from bitcoiners (which makes sense to me now, especially with the awesome zap feature). I think it's important to continue to promote both cultures independently, each in their own right (at least that's how I'm explaining it to my friends: "bitcoin is fascinating, oh by the way, have you heard about this great new protocol for social media?", and not "do you know bitcoiners have their own chat thing called nostr?"). Perhaps I'm wrong, but this is my initial impression as a newcomer. Hopefully there's room for some karate culture in the mix 🤣. I foresee all 3 cultures to grow together in the future 💪🥋

My simplified explanation of how scoring works in Kumite ...

2026-04-13T05:06:01Z

My simplified explanation of how scoring works in Kumite (sparring) competitions under World Karate Federation rules:
- "Yuko" (1 point): punch or hand strike to the head or body (jodan + chudan).
- "Waza-ari" (2 points): kick to the body (chudan).
- "Ippon" (3 points): kick to the head (jodan) or any hand strikes to a thrown or fallen opponent (kicking while downed is a foul).
#karate #martialarts

Did you know that the World Karate Federation uses a very simple ...

2026-04-13T03:19:19Z

Did you know that the World Karate Federation uses a very simple point-based system and rules for Kumite (sparring) competitions? Only clean, controlled techniques that meet all six criteria count: good form, sporting attitude (no intent to injure), vigorous application (speed + power), zanshin (awareness, you must stay focused on your opponent after the technique, without turning away or falling), good timing, and correct distance. We practice this constantly in the dojo, so it comes naturally on the day of the big fight. #karate #martialarts

Shotokan Karate is based on Bushido and Budo, but most people ...

2026-04-13T01:43:25Z

Shotokan Karate is based on Bushido and Budo, but most people don't know what it means. Bushido is the Code of the Samurai, all about honor, loyalty and fighting spirit. Budo is the Way of the Warrior, the modern martial way that turned combat into self-mastery, all about conquering yourself through discipline, respect, and inner growth. #karate #martialarts

Why did they change "Chinese Hand" to "Empty ...

2026-04-13T01:33:02Z

Why did they change "Chinese Hand" to "Empty Hand"? Japan was becoming more nationalist. Keeping the Chinese characters was politically risky. One kanji swap rewrote an entire identity. #karate #martialarts

🤣 more about karate in my feed in case anyone is interested ...

2026-04-12T21:51:18Z

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🤣 more about karate in my feed in case anyone is interested 😅🥋👊

Counting on it! Not posting anywhere else now. Loving the vibe of ...

2026-04-12T21:47:37Z

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Counting on it! Not posting anywhere else now. Loving the vibe of the random posts from real people (even if I don't understand much of the tech talk over here) and just spreading the word about my passion for karate 🥋👊

Okinawa is not part of mainland Japan. In fact, it was an ...

2026-04-12T21:38:43Z

Okinawa is not part of mainland Japan. In fact, it was an independent kingdom, called the Ryukyu Kingdom, with its own culture, trade and history. That's where karate was born. Respect the source. #karate #martialarts

"Empty" doesn't mean "nothing". In Karate, ...

2026-04-12T09:29:44Z

"Empty" doesn't mean "nothing". In Karate, "empty hand" also means emptying the ego and freedom from selfish attachment. Your strongest weapon is your mind. Never forget that. #karate #martialarts

Karate's first dojo was destroyed. The original Shotokan dojo ...

2026-04-12T07:32:49Z

Karate's first dojo was destroyed. The original Shotokan dojo in Tokyo was bombed in 1945 during World War II. They lost the building. They kept the art. #karate #martialarts

The founder of judo helped karate survive. After Funakoshi's ...

2026-04-12T07:11:50Z

The founder of judo helped karate survive. After Funakoshi's 1922 demo, Kanō Jigorō and the Kōdōkan showed immediate support. Respect between martial artists changed history. #karate #martialarts

Funakoshi trained at night. His teacher Azato drilled him in kata ...

2026-04-11T19:14:36Z

Funakoshi trained at night. His teacher Azato drilled him in kata under the stars, one move, over and over, for hours. That's how mastery is built! #karate #martialarts

Saw it 2 years ago. Still on my bookmarks. Thank you for posting ...

2026-04-11T19:11:24Z

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Saw it 2 years ago. Still on my bookmarks. Thank you for posting it!

So true! I'm posting about Karate. Feels pretty empty. Oh ...

2026-04-11T19:08:24Z

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So true! I'm posting about Karate. Feels pretty empty. Oh well, doesn't matter. Prefer free speech over any alternative 💪🥋

One teacher made karate available to everyone. Ankō Itosu put ...

2026-04-11T15:27:47Z

One teacher made karate available to everyone. Ankō Itosu put karate in Okinawan schools. He created the Pinan kata for students. Without him, you probably wouldn't be training today. #karate #martialarts

There were three original styles of karate. Shuri-te, Naha-te, ...

2026-04-11T01:31:24Z

There were three original styles of karate. Shuri-te, Naha-te, and Tomari-te, each from a different town in Okinawa. Shotokan came from Shuri-te. Which one do you train? #karate #martialarts

1392. That's when families from Fujian, China, settled in ...

2026-04-10T08:06:34Z

1392. That's when families from Fujian, China, settled in Okinawa. They brought culture, trade and fighting methods. Karate started at a crossroads of civilizations. Follow to learn more. #karate #martialarts

There's a place in Okinawa called Kumemura. Chinese settlers ...

2026-04-10T06:30:30Z

There's a place in Okinawa called Kumemura. Chinese settlers lived there since the 1300s and they brought martial arts with them. Karate's Chinese roots are deeper than you think. #karate #martialarts

They'll tell you a weapons ban invented karate. Not exactly. ...

2026-04-09T15:03:07Z

They'll tell you a weapons ban invented karate. Not exactly. Okinawa had armies, wars, and political violence. The real story is way more complex. Stop repeating myths. Start learning history. #karate #martialarts

You've been told a myth about karate. Bodhidharma did not ...

2026-04-09T08:49:37Z

You've been told a myth about karate. Bodhidharma did not create karate. Scholars have debunked that story for decades. Legends are cool. History is better. Follow to learn the truth. #karate #martialarts

Karate strengthens mind and body to overcome life's ...

2026-04-08T18:38:20Z

Karate strengthens mind and body to overcome life's challenges. #karate #martialarts

Came across this ostrich today. Took a pic, thought about #Nostr ...

2026-04-08T13:55:49Z

Came across this ostrich today. Took a pic, thought about #Nostr and that #Nostriches should practice #Karate 🥋👊

#Bitcoin = sovereign money #Nostr = sovereign communication ...

2026-04-08T08:41:24Z

#Bitcoin = sovereign money
#Nostr = sovereign communication
#Karate = sovereign mind and body
Be free. Practice #martialarts

Master Funakoshi said it best: "the mind needs to be ...

2026-04-08T08:36:59Z

Master Funakoshi said it best: "the mind needs to be freed". For me this means that in life you should always remember to be humble and grateful. Do your best. Don't compare yourself to others or worry about what you cannot control. #karate #martialarts

Shotokan means 'Hall of Pine Waves". It comes from ...

2026-04-07T01:31:25Z

Shotokan means 'Hall of Pine Waves". It comes from Funakoshi's pen name: Shoto. His students later called his dojo the house/hall of Shoto, hence "Shoto kan". He was a poet, not just a fighter. A warrior who wrote poetry. That is the Way. #karate #martialarts

Nice!

2026-04-06T15:11:55Z

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I had my first Shotokan Karate-do lesson 36 years ago and never ...

2026-04-06T12:23:15Z

I had my first Shotokan Karate-do lesson 36 years ago and never looked back. Today, I'm just a simple martial artist who loves helping others learn Karate. It's never too late to try it for yourself. Find a local dojo and ask for a free trial. Start your journey today. #karate #martialarts

One man changed Karate forever. In 1922, Master Gichin Funakoshi ...

2026-04-06T12:14:56Z

One man changed Karate forever. In 1922, Master Gichin Funakoshi demonstrated Karate in Tokyo and never went back to Okinawa. That one demo basically created Shotokan, the traditional and competition style practiced by millions of people worldwide. How about that? #karate #martialarts

#Karate strengthens mind and body to overcome life's ...

2026-04-06T10:08:57Z

#Karate strengthens mind and body to overcome life's challenges. In many aspects, the whole concept of Nostr reminds me of the 5 main Shotokan karate principles (dojo kun): character, honesty, effort, etiquette, self-control. This is why I'm announcing free in-person group trial Karate lessons to all #Nostriches in a dojo near Lisbon, Portugal. Available to all ages and levels. Classes in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. DM to schedule your classes and for the exact location. Anyone living nearby want to try? Mention your npub at the door!
#introductions #nostr #grownostr #asknostr #plebchain

The traditional Karate style Wado-Ryu is known for its fluid ...

2026-04-06T09:17:57Z

The traditional Karate style Wado-Ryu is known for its fluid movements, body shifting and incorporation of Jujutsu principles using the opponent's energy. It has ~2 million practitioners worldwide and is mostly found in Japan, UK and Northern Europe. #karate #martialarts

Can't believe more people haven't found out about Nostr ...

2026-04-06T09:14:19Z

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Can't believe more people haven't found out about Nostr yet. Will start mentioning it to my fellow karatekas. Maybe it's a bit farfetch, but the entire concept of Nostr reminds me of the 5 main Shotokan karate principles (dojo kun): character, honesty, effort, etiquette, self-control.

Loving the whole concept and considering leaving the others. No ...

2026-04-06T08:52:40Z

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Loving the whole concept and considering leaving the others. No better place to build my Karate practice than on Nostr. Will be offering free in-person trial group lessons to all Nostriches 👊🥷

The traditional Karate style Shito-Ryu has the largest repertoire ...

2026-04-06T08:41:43Z

The traditional Karate style Shito-Ryu has the largest repertoire of kata, combining elements of Shuri-Te & Naha-Te, the ancient martial arts that predate modern Karate. It has ~4 million practitioners worldwide & is mostly found in Japan, South America and Europe. #karate #martialarts

Wow thanks! You guys are awesome! Hope I don't disappoint ...

2026-04-06T08:36:08Z

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Wow thanks! You guys are awesome! Hope I don't disappoint with my content 🍀🥋

Awesome, thanks! 👊🥋

2026-04-06T08:33:40Z

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Awesome, thanks! 👊🥋

That's fine. Came for the protocol and awesome community. Not ...

2026-04-06T08:32:41Z

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That's fine. Came for the protocol and awesome community. Not the likes or followers. People have completely missed the point of social media on other platforms. I hope I can build a space here for many years to come 🍀🥋

Wow thanks!! Promise to keep up with good content and help Nostr ...

2026-04-06T06:28:47Z

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Wow thanks!! Promise to keep up with good content and help Nostr grow 🥋

I have 3 followers 👀 Hope they are all real at least 🤣 I ...

2026-04-06T06:25:46Z

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I have 3 followers 👀 Hope they are all real at least 🤣 I guess Karate is kinda niche in Nostr, and that's fine 💪

The traditional Karate style Goju-Ryu balances hard & soft ...

2026-04-06T06:02:37Z

The traditional Karate style Goju-Ryu balances hard & soft techniques, close-range combat & breathing control. It has ~7.5 million practitioners worldwide and is mostly found in Okinawa, South America and Europe. It keeps strong ties to its old-school roots. #karate #martialarts

The traditional Karate style Shotokan is renowned for deep, ...

2026-04-05T22:01:38Z

The traditional Karate style Shotokan is renowned for deep, linear stances & powerful long-range techniques. It's the most widely practiced style globally & used in competitions, with ~25 million practitioners. Famous in Japan, Europe, North & South America. #karate #martialarts

Most people aren't aware that there are different styles of ...

2026-04-05T20:30:07Z

Most people aren't aware that there are different styles of Karate, and that these are the only ones officially recognized by the World Karate Federation: Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, Wado-Ryu. #karate #martialarts

A warrior's greatest weapon is not the sword or fist, but the ...

2026-04-05T14:32:43Z

A warrior's greatest weapon is not the sword or fist, but the unyielding resolve to rise after every fall. #karate #martialarts

In the silence before the Kata, find the wisdom that echoes ...

2026-04-05T11:01:59Z

In the silence before the Kata, find the wisdom that echoes louder than any battle cry. #karate #martialarts

As Master Gichin Funakoshi put it: "Do not think karate ...

2026-04-05T10:48:59Z

As Master Gichin Funakoshi put it: "Do not think karate belongs only in the dojo". I admit it's not always easy, but I strive to follow the general principles of Shotokan, Bushido (Code of the Samurai) and Budo (Way of the Warrior) in my life. #karate #martialarts

Karate will strengthen your body and mind, while also mending the ...

2026-04-05T07:37:16Z

Karate will strengthen your body and mind, while also mending the fractures in one's soul. #karate #martialarts

A single kata performed with heart outshines a thousand ...

2026-04-05T07:08:17Z

A single kata performed with heart outshines a thousand techniques executed without soul. #karate #martialarts

Contemplating that century-old Karate precept that taught us that ...

2026-04-05T06:47:09Z

Contemplating that century-old Karate precept that taught us that "trouble is born of negligence". I'll strive for more awareness, alertness, observance and respect in life. #karate #martialarts

The art of the empty hand reminds us that true power comes from ...

2026-04-05T06:35:15Z

The art of the empty hand reminds us that true power comes from within, not from what we grasp. #karate #martialarts

The word "karate" used to mean something completely ...

2026-04-04T21:10:17Z

The word "karate" used to mean something completely different. It was written as "Chinese Hand". They changed the characters to "Empty Hand" in the 1900s. Same sound. Totally different meaning. #karate #martialarts

Karate teaches that balance is not standing still, but flowing ...

2026-04-04T19:29:45Z

Karate teaches that balance is not standing still, but flowing with the chaos of existence. #karate #martialarts

GM Karateka! It's a great day to train at least one of your ...

2026-04-04T07:46:50Z

GM Karateka! It's a great day to train at least one of your old kata. Most kata should be done in under 100 seconds, so I'm sure you can fit a few in 10min of your time today. #karate #martialarts

Master Gichin Funakoshi once wrote that "Karate training ...

2026-04-04T05:28:24Z

Master Gichin Funakoshi once wrote that "Karate training requires a lifetime." I've trained with some of the most renowned and respected Masters in the world and I've realized that I need a second life. #karate #martialarts

Finally understood Master Gichin Funakoshi when he said there is ...

2026-04-04T01:15:46Z

Finally understood Master Gichin Funakoshi when he said there is no first attack in Karate, even though your first defense could act as a strike. Every block is not just a defense, but an attack in of itself when struck correctly. #karate #martialarts

Some people take pride in how quickly they got their Black Belt. ...

2026-04-03T22:23:23Z

Some people take pride in how quickly they got their Black Belt. It took me 35 years to earn mine after starting to train Shotokan Karate-do. I guess you must be much better than me, and that's okay. #karate #martialarts

Karate isn't Japanese. It was born in Okinawa, a kingdom that ...

2026-04-03T20:54:18Z

Karate isn't Japanese. It was born in Okinawa, a kingdom that traded with China, Japan, and Southeast Asia for centuries. The real origins might surprise you. Follow for more. #karate #martialarts

Karate was a secret. For centuries it was taught privately: at ...

2026-04-03T20:19:34Z

Karate was a secret. For centuries it was taught privately: at night, in courtyards, one student at a time. Now millions practice it worldwide. Think about that. #karate #martialarts

In the dojo of life, every strike teaches humility, for the ...

2026-04-03T10:08:32Z

In the dojo of life, every strike teaches humility, for the hardest opponent is the ego within. #karate #martialarts

Always remember: life's battles are won not with brute force, ...

2026-04-03T04:45:25Z

Always remember: life's battles are won not with brute force, but with the subtle art of adapting like water. This concept has always been applied in Karate and most martial arts. No one knows who said it first, but it was made famous by the great Bruce Lee. #karate #martialarts

The dojo floor absorbs sweat and tears, transforming them into ...

2026-04-03T03:42:43Z

The dojo floor absorbs sweat and tears, transforming them into the foundation of unbreakable spirit. Clear your mind, give it your best, and you'll start to understand the way of the empty hand. #karate #martialarts

The belt around your waist is merely a reminder; the real rank is ...

2026-04-02T18:31:45Z

The belt around your waist is merely a reminder; the real rank is etched in the discipline of your mind. #karate #martialarts

Every Karateka: "My style is the best one, the correct ...

2026-04-02T15:13:29Z

Every Karateka: "My style is the best one, the correct one!" Don't forget that we are all martial artists and we all have the same passion for Karate-do. It doesn't matter how deep your stance is (dachi), or if you have a different form (kata). #karate #martialarts

The 4 main styles of Karate-do: - Shotokan, by Gichin Funakoshi; ...

2026-04-02T07:03:32Z

The 4 main styles of Karate-do:
- Shotokan, by Gichin Funakoshi;
- Goju-Ryu, by Chojun Miyagi;
- Wado-Ryu, by Hironori Otsuka;
- Shito-Ryu, by Kenwa Mabuni.
#karate #martialarts

"Transform everything into karate; therein lies its ...

2026-04-01T14:39:02Z

"Transform everything into karate; therein lies its exquisiteness." - Master Gichin Funakoshi #karate #martialarts

In Karate it is said that "the art of developing the mind is ...

2026-04-01T07:14:29Z

In Karate it is said that "the art of developing the mind is more important than the art of applying technique". I just realized this applies to everything in my life. #karate #martialarts

Martial arts reveal that control over others is an illusion. ...

2026-04-01T01:38:07Z

Martial arts reveal that control over others is an illusion. Mastery begins with commanding oneself. #karate #martialarts

Your Karate journey will lead you to give up or bounce back ...

2026-03-31T15:11:07Z

Your Karate journey will lead you to give up or bounce back stronger. When something doesn't go your way, don't point fingers. Chances are, you're to blame for choosing the wrong path. In Karate, as in life, losing only happens when you accept defeat. #karate #martialarts

Or Karate ones? 😁 I don't really understand what most ...

2026-03-31T13:36:21Z

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Or Karate ones? 😁 I don't really understand what most people talk about in Nostr, but I'm convinced in starting my blog here after reading about the concept, regardless of the likes and followers. Just a calm independent place to share my content for the next few years.

One Precept of Karate is to "first understand yourself, then ...

2026-03-31T12:46:39Z

One Precept of Karate is to "first understand yourself, then understand others". I'm still struggling with the first part. Perhaps one day I'll feel ready to tackle the latter. #karate #martialarts

Master Gichin Funakoshi once said: "Karate supports ...

2026-03-31T10:00:19Z

Master Gichin Funakoshi once said: "Karate supports righteousness". Letting that sink in... #karate #martialarts

Just here contemplating Master Gichin Funakoshi's Precept ...

2026-03-31T09:40:04Z

Just here contemplating Master Gichin Funakoshi's Precept when he says Karate begins with courtesy and ends with respect. You can carry on scrolling... #karate #martialarts