Boost Your Versatility with 23 Almost-Forgotton Techniques Of Traditional Karate — Make the obscure oldschool forms part of your arsenal for effective self-defense
FROM: AJ van Dijk — Chief Instructor Karate & Kobudo, Founder of The Digi Dojo
SUBJECT: The explanations, applications and drills are dedicated to show how to APPLY the forms and DRILL the movement so you can execute spot-on techniques like clockwork.
Dear Martial Artist,
Do you want to discover those oldschool forms beyond their shape and name?
Those weird animal-like handshapes that were normal for Higashionna, Itosu, Motobu and other pioneers that practised Karate before it was even called Karate...
If you want to be versatile so you can react to anything that comes at you with traditional Karate techniques like Koken and Kumate...
You're in luck.
Because what if I told you:
Sounds perfect, right?
Why is it then, that the majority of Martial Artists have NO CLUE how these oldschool forms actually work?
Unaware of how to train them. Unaware of their application.
Maybe they've seen pictures here and there. And they know a dangerous move. But they're just a trick, or Gyakuzuki with a different handshape.
So unfortunately: they can't use it.
But you can.
On this page I'll reveal exactly what you can do to...
In other words:
If you want to know how to become versatile beyond Gyakuzuki and discover the old ways in clear, practical and proven ways — keep reading.
my painful story That forced me to find the real answer (and run into the hidden problem)
While my classmates were doing their homework properly (or not at all), I was drilling types of the fist: shape + name. Out loud.
Seiken. Uraken. Tettsui. Ippon, Nihon, Yonhon Nukite.
And there are many more...
You probably know the oldschool forms — but do you KNOW them? Can you apply them without hurting yourself in a dynamic situation AND do you know when to use which one? 
I had NO CLUE when I got Ishikawa sensei's book.
To "learn" them, I designed drills like the above to memorise shapes and names.
Pretty cool, but it didn't help.
In fact... I hurt myself when I put it to the test. Twice.
It's an embarassing story really...
I (tried to) use Haito to hit one of those punching-balls on a fair. Ouch.
I had to seriously man-up to hide the pain for using it the wrong way.
And fundamentally speaking, I made the same mistake one year later.
Hey, what did I now... I was 15!
If only I knew...
- which weapon to use
- which target to strike
- from what angle
- how to align my arm
- and how to put my body behind it
...so I could deal with the impact rather easily (and deliver an effective blow).
Plus: know how to train that.
The good news is that you can access that knowledge rather easily today.
Many Karateka dream about knowing all the fancy stuff. Weird hand shapes and oldschool ways to strike...
The reality is that most Martial Artists have seen pictures or a video. And they do Gyakuzuki with a different handshape.
That's "The straight-punch problem".
Hidden in plain sight.
I was fortunate to learn from Ishikawa sensei who taught me a loads of oldschool stuff. Pointing out the straight-punch problem quite early in my journey.
That said, I still tried stuff on a fair. In my backyard.
Everywhere.
And after failing miserably too many times I felt forced to find the real answer.
You see, I didn't want to copy-paste some techniques from Ishikawa sensei and call it a day. Because deep down I knew I didn't really know them.
And remember I hurt myself putting it up to the test?
Clearly I didn't understand the techniques well enough yet.
That was the turning point 
On top of Ishikawa sensei's teaching, I started to research all I could. Even extreme stuff like Monkey Kung Fu.
Ishikawa checked my moves and findings that allowed me to test loads of stuff.
And finally — I got a feel for how to apply them.
Years later after Ishikawa sensei passed away (2008), I was able to discover even more through Sakagami and Yokoyama — and reach fundamental level.
That's when I could finally "see" the full circle. How all of them were connected fundamentally.
It's versatility through fundamentals.
No tricks...
There are effective ways to train this which I'll reveal on this page.
And here's why:
Most Martial Artists stick to straight punches — or Haito and Shuto at best...
Don't misunderstand: your focus on a straight punch is good.
Your straight punch is the fundamental principle of Karate. It's lifeblood.
You can use it to strike effectively. Fast and strong. And your instructor will have a smile on his face when he sees your best Gyakuzuki performed 
And if you're ok with an arsenal that limited, that's fine...
But. My guess is you're on the edge of your seat to find out how to master the oldschool techniques:
- Become more versatile
- Understand, feel, and apply alignment
- And use parts of your body in ingenious ways
That said...
Many techniques you want to know are not in our Kata. And the few that are? They're executed in too straight forward ways that don't reveal their actual use and effectiveness.
Unless you have access to that knowledge.
And that right there, is "The Practise Problem".
Ouch.
Do you have good news AJ?
I do 
I noticed Karateka that are crazy about the traditional side ALWAYS show interest in the obscure ways to use the fist.
"So now there's a collection of fundamental-based explanations that go beyond form.
Plus it includes training methods and pairwork you need to master them"
—You can add these obscure types of striking to your arsenal — including ways to practise them.
What if the straight-punch and practise problem didn't exist?
Picture thIS:
You're in a clinch. And your average punch won't work because you don't have the space.
Your short range punch won't work either. It's his arm — blocking your very last option.
But there it is...
The gap in his Kamae a straight punch, or Haito can't reach.
Still — you hit him with a strike nobody in your Dojo even knew existed.
And your friend can't help to wonder what just happened...
Sounds unlikely?
Actually, it's quite normal if you practise the methods and pairwork that are designed for it.
It's one of my favorite techniques for close range fighting (fast, surprising and pretty much invisible if done right)...
And if I can do it, YOU can pull it off too.
Would you like to know how to use it, train it, from what angle, when and where to hit?
And for the other 22 ways too?
It's all inside Mastering Shiyobui 
And to make absolutely clear how they work and what methods you need to develop the oldschool fist styles...
...there are lessons dedicated to teach the shape beyond the form and seperate videos going into drills and applications so not a single bit of information is rushed.
You get access to absolutely everything you need to dramatically increase your versatility, knowledge and performance of the old ways.
here's what other martial artists got from Mastering shiyobui:
"THIS COURSE DEFINITELY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!"
The new ways to apply the fists were eye opening and the application for kumate was very informative. Because of that, I'll definitely be keeping my mind open to even more ways to apply the basics beyond what I've learned. I'm glad that I got it and would definitely recommend this series to anyone who wants to study the basics of karate in a new way.
Matthew Allen — USA
Here's what you get:
With Mastering Shiyobui you...
And also this...
And of course this:
And this too...
And even this:
And this is less than HALF of the instructional videos inside Mastering Shiyobui...
Total value so far: €997,-
Summarised, Mastering Shiyobui not only provides beyond-basic explanations...
...it also gives you access to training methods and pairwork specifically designed to master the old ways.
For example, the application of Hirabasami forces you do to do it right (starting at 2:27) — so you can't go wrong.
Your ways to attack and overcome the opponent drastically increase, from large to close range. And from devastating moves to fine actions that free you from his grip.
and there's more!
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During a seminar from Suzuki sensei with say 100 people, I managed to get one-on-one attention from him...
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I want to make sure you too can access the beyond-basic explanation of the oldschool fiststyles — about what actually matters.
And: to provide you with solo and pairwork trainingmethods and drills you need to master this.
Imagine how many hours of training you can spend EFFECTIVELY — simply because you shortcut your trial and error years (hoping to find out the ways that work in the first place)
You won't find this knowledge and matching exercises anywhere else.
who this is for — and who is this NOT for?
Mastering Shiyobui is ideal for Martial Artists like you that want to become more versatile and able to use the oldschool techniques.
These methods works 100% of the time for 100% of the Martial Artists that start using them 100% 
WARNING: if you think "I'll watch a few videos and magically use Kumate next time sparring", you better stop reading.
You'll love the in-depth content, mythbusters, exercises and pairwork — but you'll not get the hang of it if you don't practise.
This is for you if you're looking to discover how the oldschool fiststyles really work including how to practise them.
why get mY course?
My name is AJ van Dijk, dedicated to Martial Arts since 1996. I've studied under and taught alongside Ishikawa, Nukina, Sakagami, May and Yokoyama sensei — among the best in Wadokai & Shorin Ryu Karate and Okinawan Kobudo.
Next to my training, teaching senior instructors internationally and being the author of several books including the bestseller "Wado No Michi"...
...I've studied closely with Naoki Ishikawa who is one of the few instructors I know that actually taught the various oldschool ways.
I was fortunate to learn Wado's curriculum from him completely before he passed away in 2008 — including skills beyond the curriculum.
After loads of persuasion, I managed to convince Ishikawa sensei to shoot a DVD. We discussed the whole project that I created from zero to end product
During this time we discussed, planned and evaluated recordings and the contents of his DVD. Naturally, the oldschool ways were discussed in depth.
We called on the phone for 30 minutes up to 1 hour per day — heck, I even lost a girlfriend over it.
I've accompanied him to several international and local seminars. That provided me with numerous occasions to ask, discuss and practise the old ways (especially the ones he didn't show to the general public).
Mastering Shiyobui is exactly as Ishikawa sensei taught me — including knowledge I learned from his son Hiroki Ishikawa sensei.
That, plus skills I got from Sakagami and Yokoyama sensei turn Mastering Shiyobui in a practical package.
Based on fundamentals with deep contents, well beyond the shape so you can apply this effectively.
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do you still have questions?
Here's an answer list to the most common questions that I get about the course:
Q — I've already seen plenty of this stuff, how is this different?
A — The key lies in the fundamentals in combination with the drills and matching pairwork that force you to laserfocus and see results. Random applications or turning your reverse-punch fist into an open hand are not the same as drills and pairwork that are designed with surgical precision.
Q — Higaonna from Goju Ryu hits walls. Do I need to do that?
A — It depends on what you're after. But I'm not advocating it in the course. There are several conditioning exercises but not ones that go that far (or that take years to master). The conditioning is alignment training and building reaction of passive muscles. And the ways to apply these techniques are smart so you dont require to turn soft hands into a brick. So in short: don't worry.
Q — I don't have hours to study, is this course useful for me?
A — Every step of the way is a seperate video. You can study the first video and practise that in week 1. Progressing slowly but surely if you lack time.
Plus: it's more physical than theoretical so you can enjoy it during your Dojo time.
Q — Are there hidden or recurring fees?
A — No. Even though you're getting all future updates for free — It's a one-time payment.
Q — Do I get access to everything right away?
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