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		<title>Meditation in Aikido</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 02:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In many martial arts, and particularly those from East Asia, meditation is an essential aspect of training. Performing meditative exercises allows the practitioner to refresh the mind and transform their mind and attitude into a more suitable one for the martial art in question. As a result, the true purpose of practicing such martial arts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hombu Aikido</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Japanese martial art of Aikido has many branches. Major types of Aikido include Hombu, Yoshinkan, Tomiki-ryu and Yoseikan. Of all, Hombu is the most recognized in the world at this time. Hombu Aikido Hombu Aikido, also known as the Aikikai Foundation, is dedicated to the advancement of Aikido. The organization is headed by Moriteru [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shotokai Karate</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:48:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 1956, a group of members part of the Shotokan Karate organization broke away and formed a new organization to maintain traditions, led by Master Shigeru Egami and Masters Yoshitaka (Gigo) Funakoshi (please see comment from reader below). This new organization, also considered a different style of Karate, was called Shotokai. What is Shotokai Karate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sanchin Kata</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2006 20:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sanchin is a form (also known as Kata) that exists in many styles of Karate. Master Chojun Miyagi is the creator of the Sanchin form.. With its roots in Southern China, it is no surprise that Sanchin is quite similar to a form that was developed in the Shaolin Temple, known as Samching. Sanchin is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shotokan Karate</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2006 04:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) is the developer of Shotokan Karate, one of the major styles of Karate today. It is named after a combination of two words: pine waves, and house. This style, also known as a Japanese karatedo ryu, was a combination of several styles that Karate masters, Azato Anko and Itosu Anko developed. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kyokushinaki Karate</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2006 19:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kyokushinaki translates from Japanese as the ultimate reality/truth. This style of Karate was developed by Masutatsu Oyama, a Korean who immigrated to Japan and lived there for most of his life. He lived form 1923 to 1994, and trained under several martial artist including the person responsible for the promotion of Karate in Japan, Gichin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Uechi Ryu Karate</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uechi Ryu Karate originated in Okinawa, and is considered a â€œhardâ€ style. It was developed by Master Kanbun Uechi (1877-1948), who originally trained under Shu Shi Wa. Uechi Ryu was named after Kanbun Uechi in 1940, when he opened his own club, and further developed by his son, Kanei Uechi. Uechi Ryu Karate is directly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cat Stance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Chinese Martial Arts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cat stance is a typical stance that exists in styles of Karate and the Chinese martial arts. It is considered on e of the most popularly used stances in forms, sparring, and in drills practice. As a result, cat stance is a basic posture that all beginners should learn. In training, it is normal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Brief Overview of Goju Ryu Karate Techniques</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goju Ryu Karate, developed by Chojun Miyagi, is a martial art style of Japan that combines â€œhardâ€ and â€œsoftâ€ techniques and movements. It is ideal for use in close combat, where attacks can be delivered from a high stance. One particular stance that is commonly used is the cat stance, also known as nekoashi in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weapons for Karate</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though Karate means â€œopen handâ€, the Japanese martial art which originated on the island of Okinawa actually traditionally used several weapons. The practice of using these weapons eventually died out as Karate became more popular outside of Okinawa (particularly due to Gichin Funakoshi). In contemporary society, traditional weapons use in Karate ha branched out and [...]]]></description>
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