Introduction: Zen Bushido Kan Karate-do offers traditional Japanese karate-do and self-defense classes, serving the cities of Whittier, La Habra, La Habra Heights, Hacienda Heights, and all neighboring areas. All levels and ages are welcome.
Shito Ryu's five principles of self-defense:
* Teni: Taisabaki (footwork) - shifting or turning quickly out of the opponent's way.
* Ryusui: Soft blocking - redirecting a strong attack with a circular or deflecting parry.
* Raka: Hard blocking - striking an off-center or indirect attack with sudden maximum power.
* Hangeki: Defense as attack - a good defense is offense.
* Kushin: Springing - a reflexive, darting "out and in" kind of body, shifting from any angle.