... things up even more, they began to integrate their tegumi with tuite and kyusho (vital point striking). They realized that as distances ... karate thus decided to de-emphasis the tegumi and kyusho aspects and focus more on the physical fitness elements ... maintain a few private students on their own and pass on the ways of kyusho, tuite, and tegumi. That generation was able to keep the traditions alive ...

... post "Apples and eggs." A attacker may have stronger arms than me, but he still has weak eggs (if you get what I mean). How much can your eye take? How much can your groin take? How much can your knee take? I am leaving our many kyusho (vital or weak spots). But the point is, a strong man still has weak points. Think for a moment about all the MMA matches you've watched and ...