Goju-ryu Dojo de Lavra

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

Seiza is the formal Japanese sitting posture widely used in karate dojos for ceremonies and instruction, as shown in the image.
Purpose and Etiquette
Respect and Discipline: Seiza translates to "proper sitting" and is a core part of dojo etiquette, symbolizing respect for the training space, instructors, and fellow practitioners.
Mindfulness: The posture is often held during mokuso (meditation) at the beginning and end of class to calm the mind and focus before or after training.
Preparedness: Historically, the position allowed samurai to be ready for action at any time, and in the modern dojo, it reinforces an alert and focused mindset.
Protocol: It is typically used during formal bows (rei) to the front of the dojo (shomen ni rei) and to the instructor (sensei ni rei).
How to Perform Seiza (As Pictured)
Start from Attention Stance: Stand upright with heels together and feet pointed slightly outward (Musubi Dachi).
Step Back: Take a small step backward with your left leg.
Kneel: Drop your left knee to the floor, followed by your right knee, maintaining a straight posture.
Sit: Sit down so that your buttocks rest on your heels. Your big toes should overlap (left big toe over the right).
Position Hands: Rest your hands, palms down with fingers together, on your upper thighs.
Posture: Keep your back and neck straight, shoulders relaxed, and chin tucked in slightly.
Bowing (Rei): To bow from this position, slide your left hand, then your right hand, to the floor in front of your knees, forming a slight triangle with your thumbs and index fingers. Bow from the waist, bringing your forehead close to the floor without touching it. Return to the upright position by bringing your right hand back first, then your left.
Standing Up: Reverse the process: lift your body slightly, raise your right knee first, then bring your left leg forward to meet the right, returning to the standing attention stance.

10/11/2025

Karate stances.

09/11/2025

The image displays the steps for performing the Ushiro Ura Mawashi Geri, a karate technique also known as a spinning hook kick or a spinning reverse roundhouse kick. The technique involves a deceptive spinning motion that can be a powerful surprise attack in sparring or combat.
Technique Breakdown
The sequence illustrates the following steps:
Steps 1-3: The practitioner starts in a neutral stance and begins a pivot on the lead foot, turning their back toward the opponent.
Step 4: The kicking leg is chambered, bending the knee and lifting it high in preparation for the kick.
Steps 5-6: The leg extends in a reverse roundhouse (hooking) motion. The power is generated from the rotation of the hips and the speed of the spin.
Steps 7-9: The leg is quickly recoiled, and the practitioner returns to a stable stance, ready for the next move or defense.
Striking Surface and Targets
The primary striking surface is typically the heel or the ball of the foot. Common targets include the opponent's head, ribs, or thighs.

09/11/2025

The image displays a chart of fundamental karate blocking techniques, known in Japanese as uke.
Here is a breakdown of the blocks shown and their meanings:
Age Uke: Rising block or upper block.
Gedan Barai: Downward sweeping block. It is used to deflect attacks to the lower body, such as kicks.
Uchi Uke (or Ude Uke): Inside forearm block.
Soto Uke: Outside forearm block. This is used to defend against attacks to the middle section of the body.
Shuto Uke: Knife-hand block, which uses the edge of the hand for defense.
Osae Uke: Pressing block, used to push down an opponent's attack.
Teisho Uke: Palm heel block.
Gedan Juji Uke: A low-level "cross block" or "X-block".
Jodan Juji Uke: A high-level "cross block" or "X-block".
Haishu Uke: Back-hand block.
Nagashi Uke: "Flushing" or sweeping block.
Sukui Uke: Scooping block.
Morote Uke: A reinforced or augmented block, which involves using a second hand to support the blocking arm.
Sokumen: A term meaning "side," which in this context likely refers to a side-facing posture or block.
The image appears to be a study guide for basic karate techniques.

09/11/2025

29/10/2025

🥋 Cinto negro é mais do que chutar alto ou bater em alguém

De que te adianta ter um cinto negro à cintura…
se deitas lixo no chão?
Se não respeitas o próximo?
Se gritas com a tua família?
Se julgas os outros e te achas superior?

Não és bom pai.
Não és bom marido.
E por muito que saibas técnicas de Karaté…
és um mau professor da vida.

O verdadeiro cinto negro não se mede pelo que fazes no tatami,
mas pelo que fazes fora dele.

Ser cinto negro é ter caráter.
É cuidar do ambiente.
É saber pedir desculpa.
É dominar o ego e agir com respeito.

Cinto negro não é um título — é uma responsabilidade.
🥋👊

24/10/2025

Muitos atletas acreditam que conquistar o cinto negro é o ponto final da sua jornada, o símbolo máximo da vitória. Mas a verdadeira essência do cinto negro não está em tê-lo à cintura — está em compreender que ele marca o início de um novo caminho. É o momento em que o praticante deixa de ser apenas um aluno e começa, de facto, a aprender. O cinto negro não representa o fim do treino, mas o começo do verdadeiro domínio: humildade, disciplina e crescimento contínuo...

19/10/2025

🥋 Há armas nas tuas próprias mãos — só precisas de aprender a usá-las.

No Karaté Jutsu, cada parte do corpo tem uma função: palma, punho, cotovelo, antebraço…
Nada é por acaso. Tudo pode gerar impacto quando há técnica, foco e intenção. ⚡

Treinar não é bater forte.
É bater certo.
Quem domina as suas ferramentas, domina o seu corpo — e, com o tempo, domina também a sua mente. 👊

👋 Teisho – Calcanhar da palma
🐍 Seiryuto – Lateral da mão (tipo faca)
💪 Empi – Cotovelo
🦾 Wan – Antebraço
👊 Uraken – Costas do punho
✊ Teitsui – Martelo do punho
✋ Hiraken – Dedos semi-fletidos
☝️ Ippon Ken – Um só nó do punho
✌️ Nakadaka Ken – Nó do dedo médio
🦩 Kakuto – Ataque com o pulso
👊 Seiken – Soco frontal (dois nós principais)

Treina com foco.
Ataca com controlo.
Vive o Karaté com honra. 🥋🔥