“Hikite (引手): the meaning of hikite is to grab the opponent’s arm and pull it, while twisting as much as possible, so that their posture is disrupted” – Gichin Funakoshi, Rentan Goshin Karate Jutsu, 1925. Photo: Gichin Funakoshi using hikite to open up a strike.

A great day in Derby teaching alongside John Johnson 8th dan. I covered various forms of limb-control in order to open the enemy up for strikes. John covered Saifa applications. Always great fun to work with John. Was also fantastic to see everyone!

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APPEAL | Detectives investigating the death of a young man in Shropshire are appealing for witnesses and information. The body of the 17 year old was discovered in the road in Brampton Road, Bishops Castle in the early hours of Sunday morning (19 Sept) westmercia.police.uk/news/west-merc…

A teenager has been killed on a county road and police believe he had been hit by a vehicle. shropshirestar.com/news/crime/202…

Police believe 17-year-old may have died after being hit by vehicle bbc.in/3CrAVol

If anyone has information about the very sad death of this young man, please, please get in touch.

A Shropshire town is in shock after a popular young man died on the day before his 18th birthday having been hit by a vehicle. shropshirestar.com/news/local-hub…

PCSO Barnett is currently parked up on Brampton Road, Bishop's Castle to talk to anyone that might have information relating to yesterday's incident.

West Mercia Police's new chief constable is appealing for help to find out what happened to a young man killed in a suspected hit and run near Bishops Castle. The teenager - named locally as Dylan Price - was found in Brampton Road early yesterday. More: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

.West Mercia Police new @CCPippaMills is appealing for witnesses to find out what happened to a young man found dead near Bishops Castle. The teenager - named locally as Dylan Price - was found in Brampton Road on Sunday. Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan… fb.watch/88kQwx8WLX/

The heartbroken father of Dylan Price has pleaded for anyone with information regarding his son's death to come forward - as hundreds of people came together to honour the much-loved teenager. shropshirestar.com/news/local-hub…

A 17-year-old boy killed in a suspected hit and run the day before his 18th birthday was found in the road by a passing driver, an inquest has heard. shropshirestar.com/news/crime/202…

The family of Dylan Price has today spoken of their loss one month on since his death. They are appealing to the public to share any information with the police that may help their investigation. Read more: orlo.uk/e6QiQ

On Saturday, I taught alongside John Johnston 8th dan! John covered Bassai-Dai / Passai methods being used preemptively, with consideration of the surrounding environment, etc. I covered karate throws from the older texts. Great fun as always and fantastic to see you all!

Thank to all in Rugeley today! Bunkai for the Pinan / Heian series and escaping from groups were the themes. Lovely to see you all! I really appreciate your keenness and interest. Great atmosphere!

Kenwa Mabuni receiving a “double punch” / yama-zuki. The lower hand is not punching but gripping & clearing a path for the punch. I’ve never been convinced by “double punches” and feel the bottom hand clearing a path (gripping or knocking) is a better way to view the technique.

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