The Art of Invisible Movement: Structure and Stealth concepts movement training-methods Aug 25, 2025

by Erik Plate, Sensei

After twenty-five years of studying under Hanshi Bruce Juchnik, I've learned that the most devastating techniques are the ones your opponent never sees coming. Today I want to share with you one of the deepest concepts in Kosho Shorei Ryu: the art of invisible movement, and wh...

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Principled Adaptation vs. Adaptation to Technique concepts learning training-methods Aug 04, 2025

In martial arts, there's a fundamental distinction that separates effective practitioners from those who remain trapped in rigid patterns. It's the difference between adapting to principles and adapting to techniques. This concept, deeply rooted in the teachings of James Mitose and refined through d...

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The Hidden Wisdom of Kata: More Than Choreography concepts kata training-methods Jul 29, 2025

Let me be honest with you. When I watch most martial artists perform kata today, I see beautiful choreography. I see athletic movement. I see people who have memorized sequences with precision and dedication. What I don't often see is understanding.

This troubles me because kata was never meant to ...

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What Is Kosho? Beyond Style to Study concepts learning philosophy Jul 14, 2025

When most people ask about Kosho Shorei Ryu, they expect to hear about techniques, forms, or fighting methods. They want to know what makes it different from karate, kung fu, or jujitsu. But asking "what is Kosho?" is like asking "what is education?" The answer isn't found in the curriculum. It's fo...

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The Octagon: More Than Geometry, It's Human Anatomy in Motion concepts Jul 12, 2025

Understanding the true depth of Kosho's foundational concept

In Kosho Ryu, we often hear about "the Octagon," but too many practitioners see it merely as a floor pattern or geometric shape to step around. This surface-level understanding misses the profound truth that has been preserved through gen...

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