Once you think you know, you are finished, you don’t learn anymore.
Hidetaka Nishiyama Sensei
Our motto
…Form is limitation, a necessary limitation, therefore ultimately we should be free of form. Being free of form mentally and physically will allow us to flow, adopt, and apply our techniques within any space, angle or instant in time, and from any starting position…
Sensei Avi Rokah
Latest Articles
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Karate from Inside – Posture: The Blueprint of Potential
In traditional karate, we spend years correcting nothing more than how we stand. This piece explains why: posture is where the body first meets pressure, and under threat, an old nervous-system reflex takes over – not because it’s poorly designed, but because it solves a different problem than the one karate demands. From the head down to the feet, this is the mechanism behind the collapse, and the one place training can actually interrupt it: the eyes.
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Karate from Inside – Why Philosophy Matters
There comes a moment in karate training when the physical corrections stop and something harder to name begins. Your Sensei is no longer watching (just) your knees or hips — he’s checking your attitude. This essay is about what that shift means, where it comes from, and why it matters more than any technique.
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Growing older in Karate
…Ageing is not a choice, but you can choose how to age… There comes a point in training when the body changes the rules. Not…
What Others Say
Avi Rokah,
9 DanAndrzej Czyrka is the ideal karate teacher and student, always questioning, always learning and always improving.
Mariusz Kazanowski,
3 DanOn the same path since 1983 – in the same dojo for many years, as a team, as friends. We’re still in touch, though sadly not as often as I’d like. It is with joy, admiration and respect that I follow your achievements in karate. Thank you for being there, thank you for being how you are…
Sylvain Jouan,
4 DanI have a deep and sincere admiration for Andrzej, both for his total physical commitment and for his insightful analyses and profound understanding of the principles of traditional karate — a true example to follow.
Nick Cromwell,
3 DanWhile I have trained in karate for many years, Sensei Andrzej Czyrka has given me a new depth of understanding. I am very grateful for his insight
Steve Palmer,
1 DanVaried programme for all grades and a safe environment to learn what really works!
Rafał Wajda,
4 DanOsoba oddana tradycyjnemu karate, nieustannie rozwijająca ciało i umysł. Posiada umiejętności techniczne i praktyczne na światowym poziomie oraz ogromną wiedzę i doświadczenie.
Giedrius Dranevicius, 7 Dan
Beyond his technical ability, Andrzej is known for his friendly and humble nature. He leads by example, inspiring those around him through his discipline, integrity, and quiet determination. He embodies the true spirit of Budō, showing that mastery is not only about skill, but also about character.
Mario Kalli,
5 DanA formidable mentor and coach with a pioneering spirit, with the ability to translate the traditional principles of budo into an effective fighting system. He leads by example and it is my honour and privilege to train under him.
Where to Begin
If you’re new here, start with a curated selection of foundational articles that introduce the key principles of Traditional Karate as taught by Nishiyama Sensei and followed by Sensei Rokah.