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Post-Counterattack Continuation by, Dan Smith, Seibukan Shorin Ryu In traditional Okinawan karate, viewing a counterattack as a single, final technique carries significant risk. Relying on one action alone assumes certainty in an uncertain situation. Common sense, and long experience, suggest a different approach: it is wiser to prepare for the counterattack as a moment of […]
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