KDA Practical Karate for Self Defense

14/05/2026

Knife defense real-life scenario. Simulating a real knife attack within a controlled environment. A drill to train situational; tactical awareness and technique to survive a knife attack. Our Karate Self-defense program not only teaches sparring skills (fighting one vs. one) which is a very important tool but far from the concept of Self-defense. We teach Karate techniques and tactics for reality based self-defense.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Originally published by Roehl Parungao Sensei for KDA:

KDA Empowers Women Through Self-Defense Workshop Led by Sensei Wally Gozum
In celebration of Women’s Month, KDA’s instructor and workshop facilitator, Wally Gozum Sensei, successfully conducted a Women’s Self-Defense Workshop on March 28, 2026, at the Ali Mall KDA Headquarters.
The workshop embraced the theme “Modern Women Warriors”, inspired by legendary figures such as Princess Urduja. The event highlighted KDA’s commitment to empowering women by promoting a warrior mindset grounded in strength, awareness, and confidence.
Participants underwent a comprehensive and dynamic training program designed to address real-world self-defense needs:
Building Strength and Power
The workshop began with functional strength and conditioning exercises to improve overall fitness and develop the physical power needed for effective self-defense techniques.
Confidence, Awareness, and Boundaries
To help participants avoid dangerous situations, drills focused on setting personal boundaries, enhancing situational awareness, and building assertiveness—key elements in preventing potential threats.
Defending Against Common Attacks
Attendees were taught practical techniques to defend against typical assault scenarios, including arm, shoulder, and wrist grabs, chokeholds, hair pulling, bear hugs, and ground pinning situations. Emphasis was placed on simple, effective, and realistic responses.
Real-Life Scenario Training
The workshop culminated in simulated real-life scenarios, allowing participants to apply their skills under pressure. This hands-on approach helped reinforce adaptability, quick decision-making, and confidence in responding to actual threats.
Through this meaningful initiative, KDA continues to uphold its mission of developing not only skilled karate practitioners but also empowered individuals. The workshop served as a powerful reminder that modern women, like the warriors of the past, possess the strength, courage, and resilience to protect themselves and thrive in today’s world.

01/04/2026

Functional exercises for fitness and building power in technique. Karate is fitness through Self-defense.

21/03/2026

Happy Women's month!

KDA-JKS continues to empower Filipinas as modern day warriors ( Urduja). This Women's month join us for a fun workshop that will focus on developing fitness while learning a practical skill of Self-Defense.

14/03/2026

KDA-JKS continues to empower Filipinas as modern day warriors ( Urduja). This Women's month join us for a fun workshop that will focus on developing fitness while learning a practical skill of Self-Defense.

04/03/2026

Opening new branch at SM East Ortigas, offering our regular class for all ages.

16/01/2026

Dojo Kun/Moral Precepts:
Every Shotokan Karate-Do organizations have their own versions or translations of the original written in Kana. I had Copilot list the different possible translations of each key words and form alternative translations of the precepts. This could help Karate students to have their own personal understanding of the precepts wherein aside from having our organization's translation as our guide to self mastery, one can formulate his own understanding to widen his path towards his personal improvement.

1. Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuro koto
Jinkaku: Personality, Character, Moral, Integrity
Kansei: Completion, Perfection, Fulfillment
ni: Toward, in the direction of
Tsutomuro koto: To endeavor, strive, to make an effort
"Strive toward the perfection of character".

2. Makoto no michi o mamoru koto
Makoto: sincerety, truth, honesty, integrity
no michi: the way, the path, the principle, the course of conduct
Mamoru koto: to protect, to uphold, to keep, to adhere to
" To protect the way of truth and sincerity"

3. Doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto
Doryoku: effort, hard work,
seishin: spirit, mindset, mentality
yashinau: to cultivate, foster, nurture
koto: the act of, the matter of
" Nurture an attitude of hard work or perseverance"

4. Reigi o omonzuru koto
Reigi: manners, courtesy, etiquette
omonzuru: to respect, to value, to esteem
koto: the act of
" To value etiquette", "the act of esteeming courtesy"

5. Kekki no yu o imashimuru koto
Kekki: resolve, spirit, determination, vigor, hot-bloodedness,
impetuous spirit
yu: courage, bravery
imashimuru: to admonish, to restrain, to discipline
" To admonish hot-blooded bravery"

01/12/2025

No Gi practice. While the symbolism of wearing a white Karate Gi in Dojo practice is very important, it is also practical to sometimes practice in normal clothing for the purpose of Self-Defense.