Tag Archives: Japan

WKF World Karate Championships 2006 – Japan Female Team Kata

WKF World Karate Championships 2006 – Japan Female Team Kata Annan- Full kata plus bunkai. What a shame this tremendous kata is spoilt by amateur commentating of the worst kind. Anyway, enjoy the kata, they were disqualified here for being 3 seconds over time.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Is Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do or Kempo popular in Japan?

How are they used, treated and practiced in Japan? What’s the most popular martial arts in Japan?
If I performed or practiced Tai Chi Chuan after moving to Japan, how would it be accepted? (I’m an American if that’s a factor.) I’m considering also learning Tae Kwon Do or Kempo as well.

Anybody know of any temples/shrines where travelers are able to perform “takigyo” Waterfall meditation?

I am going to Japan for 2 weeks and wanted to find a temple/shrine where I can perform the “takigyo” Waterfall meditation? I’ll be in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. I am willing to travel elsewhere so I can experiance this.

Does anyone have any suggestions for japanese or english songs about/revolving around jealousy?

I spent 4 hours shuffling through translations and making my own rough translations of japanese songs trying to find one about jealousy. My search was mainly around Asian Kung-Fu Generation, L`arc~en~Ciel, and X-Japan’s songs. Please include the artist so I can look up the lyrics. Thank you ^_^

Is Kung Fu Chinese and Karate from Japan?

What are the origins of these art forms and how long have they been around?