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Leigh Simms
Nov 16, 20242 min read
Redefining Karate Basics
When I think about the way karate is traditionally taught, one thing stands out: the overwhelming emphasis placed on solo kihon...
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Leigh Simms
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Training From Home
Happy New Year everyone! As tier 3 and tier 4 is common place over here in England, I thought I'd re-share one of our curriculum models -...
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Leigh Simms
May 29, 20201 min read
NEW Striking Thoughts Podcast Episode - Conversation with John Titchen
https://www.leighsimms.com/podcast/episode/c0875858/striking-thoughts-podcast-episode-6-john-titchen-part-1 Enjoy!
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Leigh Simms
May 23, 20204 min read
It wouldn't work against a trained fighter
The title of this post is a comment which summaries an argument often used in attempt to discredit a karate technique or kata application...
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Leigh Simms
Apr 14, 20204 min read
Safety First – Technique Second!
One of the silver linings in this dark cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic is the way in which so many karate-ka have engaged with social...
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Leigh Simms
Feb 16, 20202 min read
Sensei Scuttle and Dinglehopper-Do
Most reading this article have likely come across a phrase along the lines of “function over form”. It's a phrase which has been used by...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 29, 20193 min read
Do you practice these 7 Karate MISTAKES?
Here at Leigh Simms Progressive Karate, my aim is to help you to train in high quality kata applications which are within the law and...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 16, 20197 min read
Kata Concept 1: - Positional Dominance
In this series of short articles, I will be writing about some of the common fighting concepts found within traditional karate kata. In...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 16, 20193 min read
Jumping Turning Kick Bunkai
Originally posted in March 2018. This past Sunday I shared my views on some of the techniques found in Kanku Sho. Sadly, due to time...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 16, 20195 min read
Don’t obsess over the attack!
Don’t obsess over the attack! A cautionary tale for those progressing Karate The archetypical “traditional” karate class, where students...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 16, 20196 min read
The 3 Preconditions Required for Effective Self-Defence Techniques
Some Martial Arts record physical self-defence techniques in forms (kata, poomsae, taolu) which can then be extracted and drilled against...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 16, 20193 min read
Hikite - Just a hand on the hip?
Hikite is the Japanese term for “pulling hand”. Hiki meaning pull and Te meaning hand. Due to the way in which Karate has evolved, the...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 16, 20193 min read
Why I train without a Gi
Why I train without a gi for solo kata practice and you may want to too. It was around 12 years when I first began to specialise my...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 16, 20196 min read
Ippon Kumite
Ippon Kumite (one step sparring) is a form of practice that is prevalent in Karate systems and related arts such as Taekwondo. Whilst the...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 16, 20191 min read
Youtube Channel
Hours of content can be found on our Youtube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-wPdYlg_o2R3RpZtnRpcew?view_as=subscriber...
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Leigh Simms
Jun 1, 20193 min read
Shotokan Kata Bunkai
Originally posted November 2015. In this post, I want to look at the whether or not Shotokan Kata have Pracitcal Kata Applications within...
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