Enjoy Practical Karate with us! Contemporary Japanese martial art for the modern world.
ASHIHARA KARATE is a world-renowned karate system founded by the legendary karate exponent Hideyuki Ashihara. It is often dubbed "Fighting Karate" due to its emphasis on real-world self-defence applications that are based on scientific logic and practical strategies. Techniques in Ashihara Karate are typically simple, straightforward and directly-applicable from practice, preferring a non head-on
A little sidestep gets you out of the line of fire.
And since you're making and advance,
Throw in some simple combinations for good measure!
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There aren't many instances where violence is the answer.
When it is, it's the last resort to protect yourself from harm,
And to push yourself to grow stronger than you were.
And who's better to teach about violence to your child than you?
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There are many different kinds of combative exchanges across different karate styles and martial arts.
In our Ashihara Karate practice,
There are generally kumite (sparring) and sabaki (fight control).
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24/04/2026
Every Apr 24th celebrates the life and legacy of the Founder since his passing,
And every year we wonder about the best way to honor his memory.
The late Founder was a maverick of his time,
Setting a unique path of what he thought Karate should be-
Practical to the context of the real world we live in,
Scientific in its approach against violence,
And open for anyone to better themselves and the community through continuously challenging themselves and making the trip experience enjoyable.
His legacy lives on through us, his students,
And us, the next generation of senior practitioners upholding the mantle of the beautiful art.
This month on, we spent time amongst senior members to reflect upon what it means to be good ambassadors of the Founder's legacy,
And realize that it's up to us all to build and support our little community in the generations to come.
A place where people grow by making Karate enjoyable,
That's our journey together.
"Smiling faces, challenging spirits."
OSU!
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Let's practice Nage Kata 3 Part 2!
This section focuses on redirection through striking,
Eventually making for a takedown
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Did you know that kata in Ashihara Karate has only 10 steps?
And they're typically done alongside an applications practice.
Through kata, we learn basic techniques and concepts on how to deal with a violent person.
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Let's practice Nage 2 kata!
The second part of this kata focuses on entry upon evasion,
Using the opponent's force upon himself to effect a takedown.
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Practical Karate classes always end with "free play",
Where the coach gives an objective and the participants do whatever it takes to make it happen.
Know a technique? Use it.
Can't make it work? Think on your feet.
Explore what makes a person tumble.
Learn to adapt to the situation.
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Let's practice Nage 3!
This is the third throwing form in Ashihara Karate emphasizing combinations and taking the back position,
While engaging from middle distance.
OSU!
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Let's practice Nage 2!
This is a kata focusing on simple throws and takedowns.
Receive, strike to break his balance, and take him to the ground!
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