⚔️ Why did the weapons disappear? Today we investigate the mystery of why lethal weapon forms were repurposed as "unarmed" martial arts. From the political bans of the Ming Dynasty to the theatrical stages of China, we speculate on how history changed the way we move. 🥋 Featuring discussions on Wing Chun, Uechi-ryu, and the reality of the "Empty Hand" myth. Don't forget to subscribe!

🥋 Ever wonder if your Karate kata is actually a 'telephone game' version of the original? 📞 In this episode, we dive into the heuristic research of kata—moving away from Wikipedia and into hands-on experimentation. We discuss the shocking discovery of weapons in 'open hand' forms and why your style's version might be leading you astray. 🧐 #Karate #Kata #MartialArts #Bunkai

In this episode of "Great Karate Myths," we strip away the dogma surrounding Hikite (the pulling hand). 🥋

Is the retracting hand truly responsible for 50% of your power, or is that just "pseudoscience"?. We dive into Gichin Funakoshi’s original writings to understand how a tool meant for grappling and weapons became a standardized punching mechanic.

We discuss:

🥊 The Power Myth: Why boxers don't need Hikite to hit hard.

📜 Standardization: How antique forms were changed for mass teaching.

🧠 Concept Creep: How modern bunkai invents meanings that didn't exist.

⛩️ Ritual Combat: The difference between dojo aesthetics and real fighting.

Join us as we debunk the legends!