Hanshi McCarthy is one of the most sought after seminar instructors in the world. He has lectured in over 20 countries and currently resides in Australia. Don’t miss out this opportunity to train with one of the most knowledgable and exciting master instructors in the history of karate while he is RIGHT HERE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE!

Gyaku-Waza

Gyaku-waza consists of escapes and counters to the most common acts of physical violence.  This dynamic two-person kata encompasses a myriad of reversal and escape techniques for realistic attacks.  Both partners in the kata are active participants, flowing through the drill, exchanging attacks, and experiencing both the uke and tori perspectives of each practical exchange.  Posturing, joint manipulation, pressure point attacks, pain withdrawal, pre-determined responses, and mechanical advantage via the five ancient machines are just some of the lessons learned in gyaku-waza.  Experience the excitement and “blinding flash of the obvious” when Hanshi McCarthy shows you how each of these highly practical and realistic scenarios fit directly into your kata.  You will never look at kata or bunkai the same way again!

Uke-waza

Once a time honored drill in the practice of karate, uke-waza is the art of effectively receiving and countering 29 different individual strikes to vital areas.  Uke-waza techniques and concepts are fully scalable and can be practiced on four progressive levels.  The drill methodically recreates violent attack scenarios, providing the student with the ability to better understand, discover, and employ the application templates handed down through kata.  Ironic as it may seem, this integral component has been largely forgotten in modern karate.  Learn it directly from the master who rediscovered this timeless practice.

Secrets of the Bubishi

Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as "the bible of karate" by the famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishi was a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate: all of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings or copied passages from it.  Hanshi McCarthy was the first to translate the text for the western world and his work is by far considered to be the definitive translation.  Deepen your understanding of karate by training with the foremost western expert of Okinawan martial arts.