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Ko-do Ryu is home to over 50 years of ground-breaking research into the origins of Eastern martials arts kata and forms. We explore how these forms encode grappling, weapons, and control techniques, preserving their practical intent beyond modern sport interpretations.
Research Journey
Research Journey
Chan Tao Wing Chun Period (Pre-1994): Nathan’s early work focused on kung fu’s Wing Chun, viewing forms as Buddhist extensions for control, shaped by mentors like Ip Chun.
Zen Shorin Do Karate Period (1994–2000): He researched karate kata like Sanchin and Naihanchin, proposing grappling roots tied to Zen philosophy, detailed in Zen Shaolin Karate and Barefoot Zen.
Ko-do Ryu Karate Period (2006–Present): Leading Ko-do Ryu, he asserts kata like Uechi Ryu’s Sanchin and kobudo tools (e.g., sai) served as civil arrest methods, explored in The Great Karate Myth and The Enigma of Karate Kata.
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