https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com2025-12-22 18:21:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/when-your-logo-serves-another-purposeIn the blog post "When Your Logo Serves Another Purpose," the article delves into the fascinating ways logos can transcend their conventional roles in stylistic identification. It explores innovative examples where logos serve functional purposes beyond mere aesthetics, acting as tools for communication, engagement, or even utility. Readers will gain a fresh perspective on the potential of using their logo or mon as more than just a brand or badge.2025-07-27 21:20:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/grading-july-19-2025It seems like only Yesterday that way had our March 2025 Grading. This grading started off at 10am when the coloured belts turned out for their boot camp style warm ups with Sensei Michael. He ran them through all manner of torture until 11am when they made their way to the hall.2025-03-30 01:53:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/march-2025-gradingGet ready for the latest grading updates for March 2025!2025-02-16 18:28:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/when-is-a-brick-not-a-brickThis blog post delves into situations and interpretations that illustrate the point when an everyday object like a brick embodies a different essence or function, challenging preconceived notions.2025-02-07 19:20:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/train-it-like-it-s-realGain an understanding of the principles behind realistic training frameworks and how they contribute to enhanced performance in practical applications.2025-02-02 19:14:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/and-we-re-backReturn to training after the Christmas break.2021-08-10 19:01:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/uke-to-block-or-recieveExploring the difference between the ideas of "Blocking" or "Uke" in Karate.2020-02-22 20:23:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/balance-isn-t-somethingBetter learn balance. Balance is key. Balance good, karate good. Everything good. Balance bad, better pack up, go home!2020-01-28 12:30:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/principles-of-motionA journey into the concept and principles of Kuzushi In Gichin Funakoshi's book Karate Jutsu, he wrote “Hikite is to use the opponents incoming punch and pull on it beyond its reach and to twist it at the same time, to throw the opponent off his balance." To cause your opponent to lose balance is the very essence of Kuzushi.2020-01-16 18:43:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/a-journey-of-a-thousand-milesOf course, it is important to see what happens on the completion of this step, for the completion is exactly the same through out the various Kihon Kata, from different schools, and also the 2 Gekisai Kata. For our school, there are 9 Kihon Kata, so with the 2 Gekisai Kata, that makes 11 Kata in which this single small step is made. Eleven Kata in which the practitioner steps forward then pivots with speed and aggression to his or her left, and executes the "block" as required by the specific Kata.2020-01-01 12:00:00https://www.meibukangojyuryu.com/blog/when-one-door-closesMeibukan Gojyu Ryu Karate Do has found the need to leave the hall that has been our home for about 16 months. Our new home will be at the Livingston Family & Community Centre 31 Parkhurst Drive, Cranbourne East. 3977