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Great Karate Myths: Debunking the Legends

Great Karate Myths: Debunking the Legends

Auteur(s): Shanir Patel
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 Great Karate Myths: Debunking the Legends is a captivating podcast series that slices through the thickets of folklore and misconceptions surrounding the ancient art of karate. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through time, exploring the origins and truths behind some of the most widely believed karate legends.

From the mystical tales of karate masters who could split mountains with a single strike, to the modern-day myths of karate as a form of unarmed combat, this podcast sheds light on the realities of karate and its deep historical roots.

Join our hosts, as they debunk popular myths, and reveal the fascinating stories behind karate’s most enigmatic figures and practices. Whether you’re a karate enthusiast, a history buff, or simply love a good story, “Great Karate Myths: Debunking the Legends” offers a fresh perspective on a martial art that has captivated the world for centuries.Ko-do Ryu Hygiène et mode de vie sain Monde
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  • Ikken Hissatsu: How a Swordsman's Doctrine Influenced Karate's Kihon and Kata

    Ikken Hissatsu: How a Swordsman's Doctrine Influenced Karate's Kihon and Kata
    Nov 25 2025
    🥋 Can a single punch truly end a fight? We're diving deep into the powerful and pervasive concept of One Hit, One Kill, or Ikken Hissatsu. This doctrine had a huge influence on modern karate's development, but where did it come from?Most likely source: the fierce Japanese swordsmanship school, Jigen-ryu, whose philosophy is to kill with a single, decisive stroke. We trace how this singular focus shaped modern kihon , competition scoring , and the methods of pioneers like Gichin Funakoshi.We debate the value of Ikken Hissatsu as a principle of total commitment versus its misapplication to the continuous, positioning-focused methods of the antique kata.Tune in to learn where Ikken Hissatsu belongs in your training - and where it doesn't.
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    38 min
  • The Great Sparring Myth: Why Kata and Kumite Don't Mix

    The Great Sparring Myth: Why Kata and Kumite Don't Mix
    Nov 14 2025
    Is sparring the key to unlocking your karate, or the very thing that ruins it? 🥋💥On this episode of "Great Karate Myths," we challenge one of the biggest assumptions in modern training: the idea that free sparring is the ultimate test of classical kata. We argue that not only are they incompatible, but the obsession with sparring has "ruined" the original function of these antique forms.We explore:
    • Why you fundamentally can't "spar" with antique weapons like the Bo or Sai.
    • How modern attempts to spar with weapons become a limited, point-based sport (like Kendo), completely disconnected from the weapon's real function.
    • The core conflict: Antique forms are often built on preemption ("go first, go fast") , while sparring is an exchange. Once you're exchanging blows, you've already lost the original intent.
    • The immense frustration practitioners felt trying to force kata techniques into a "rough and tumble" sparring match.
    • What "Kumite" (meeting hands) really means, and how it got misunderstood and conflated with the modern Western idea of sparring.
    We make the case that sparring isn't bad—it's just a completely different art from classical kata. One is an athletic pursuit for the young; the other is a classical practice for a lifetime.
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    43 min
  • Jutsu vs. Do: The Modern Myth of 'True' Karate

    Jutsu vs. Do: The Modern Myth of 'True' Karate
    Oct 29 2025
    Was the creation of Karate-do a necessary evolution or a politically motivated rebranding? 🤔 This week on Great Karate Myths, we unravel the historical truth behind the dichotomy of Jutsu (technique/skill) and Do (way/path).We look at Gichin Funakoshi's ambition to transform Okinawan karate into a Japanese budo , following the lead of Kano Jigoro's Judo. Learn how the end of the samurai and the Meiji Restoration fundamentally redefined martial arts, shifting them away from combative skill and toward personal development and nation-building.🚨 Myth Alert! We argue that the idea of a historical "golden age" of deadly Karate-jutsu is a modern invention, largely created to sell the art to the West. We also contrast the physical culture focus of Miyagi Chojun's Goju-ryu with the samurai-influenced "one blow" ethic of Shotokan.Don't miss the final point on why the antique kata are more closely related to Kung Fu and weapons applications than to modern ideas of unarmed combat! 🤯Key Highlights:
    • Funakoshi's political reasons for changing 'China Hand' to 'Empty Hand'
    • Why jutsu and do don't historically apply to the antique kata
    • The late-eighties pressure point fighting craze
    • Funakoshi borrowing from Japanese arts like Jigen-ryu and Jiu-jitsu

    🎧 Tune in and subscribe to our podcast for more myth-busting!
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    44 min
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