Illinois Practical Karate

06/08/2026

We have rescheduled our previously planned women's self-defense seminar at Unapologetically Fit in Springfield, IL, and it will now be held on July 11th from noon to 4pm! Follow the link, below, to register!

http://unapologetically-fit-llc.square.site/

06/08/2026

Guess The Kata

06/06/2026

The answer to this week's Guess The Kata was Naihanchi/Tekki Nidan

06/05/2026

A quick look at 4 ways you can wield an Okinawan kanzashi, or jifa (hairpin) as a self-defense tool. I hand-forge these from spring steel to hold up to the rigors of martial arts training. DM me if you're interested in one!

06/04/2026

Discussing the Okinawan kanzashi, or jifa. I accidentally called it a "kanshiwa" in the video, which is incorrect 😅

06/04/2026

Interesting details about the teacher of "Bushi" Matsumura Sokon, which contradicts the common theory that he trained under "Todi" Sakugawa.

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06/04/2026

I made this hand forged spring steel Okinawan kanzashi/jifa (hairpin) with a black oxide finish. These were used as symbols of status in Ryukyuan society, as well as being tools to control one's hair, and last-ditch self-defense tools. Historically, they would typically be made of gold, silver, or wood, but I make these from spring steel so that they hold up to self-defense training.

06/04/2026

Japan's government will hold a ceremony on Nov. 22 to mark restoration work being completed on Shuri Castle's main hall in Okinawa Prefecture, which burned down in 2019.

06/02/2026

with inside fighting an application for a movement found in Naihanchi Nidan