MKA-Eudunda Dojo

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

Good session Sunday, the Bo kata is done and dusted the standard was reset and and were all on the same page now! Good job!

13/02/2026

The image shows various hand strikes and formations, known as "body weapons," employed in martial arts like karate. Each technique utilizes a specific part of the hand or fist for different applications, from general strikes to targeted attacks on vital areas.
Hand Strike Techniques
Here are some of the hand strike techniques depicted:
Panther Strike: Uses a bent finger's knuckles for focused impact.
Falcon Strike: Employs the side of the hand, similar to knife hand or ridge hand strikes.
Normal Fist/Strike: The standard clenched fist (seiken) using the first two knuckles for punches.
Soft Cobra: A quick strike using fingertips (nukite) often aimed at soft tissues.
Dual Spears: A thrusting strike with two extended fingers (nihon nukite) targeting small, vulnerable areas.
Open Hand: A versatile position for blocking, grabbing, or palm heel strikes (shotei).
Hammer Fist: A powerful strike with the bottom of a clenched fist (tetsui).
Back Knuckle Strike: A strike using the back of the knuckles (uraken uchi).
Tiger's Claw: A hand formation (kumade) for grabbing, tearing, or striking with fingertips.
Back Fist: A swift strike with the back of the fist.
Single Spear: A precise technique with one extended finger (ippon nukite) for vital points.
Ridge Hand: A strike using the inner edge of the hand along the thumb side (haito uchi).
These techniques emphasize precision, control, and effective use of anatomy.

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

The image is a popular social media meme that uses a visual metaphor to highlight the perceived difficulty and solitary nature of martial arts compared to popular mainstream sports.
Meaning of the Image
The Solitary Path: The narrow, less-traveled road with a single person represents the individual journey, discipline, and significant effort required for martial arts training. The caption "Martial Arts Is Not Easy" reinforces the idea that it demands long-term commitment and is a less common path than other sports.
The Popular Path: The wide, crowded road is labeled with mainstream sports such as Football, Basketball, Tennis, and Golf, symbolizing activities that are more widely accessible and have a large number of participants and fans globally.
The Message: The graphic suggests that the person choosing the challenging, less popular path possesses an exceptional level of dedication, in contrast to the masses who opt for more common pursuits. The associated phrase "1 Vs 10.000" implies a significant challenge or a solitary stand against the majority.
The creator of the meme is a martial artist known on social media under the handle .

24/10/2025