Karate Training

Geri Waza: The 22 Karate Kicks We Teach in Pagoda Ryu

All 22 kicks in the Pagoda Ryu karate curriculum, the two principles behind every kick, and which kicks students learn at Yellow, Orange and Blue Belt.

Of the Void Martial Arts

Oct 274 min read

The Theory of Kiai and the Elimination of Friction

Kiai is more than a yell. Here are the six functions of kiai in Pagoda Ryu, how it eliminates friction, and how to practice it at home.

Of the Void Martial Arts

Oct 273 min read

The 8 Karate Body Movements of Pagoda Ryu

Walking, stepping, pivoting, turning, shifting, double stepping, cross stepping and creeping: the eight body movements every Pagoda Ryu student learns.

Of the Void Martial Arts

Oct 273 min read