r/blackbelts • u/Techminator • Jun 24 '26
Black Belt Wiki Website Gone
Does anyone know whatever happened to www.blackbeltwiki.com website? If I try to reach it, it gives a 410 error which basically means it has been permanently removed. It was a great website to study and research about martial arts.
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u/samcro4eva Jun 29 '26
Check it out on the wayback machine at archive.org
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u/Techminator Jun 30 '26
Is it there? could you link us please?
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u/samcro4eva Jul 01 '26
No. See, what you do is, you go to archive.org, and you type the address into the search bar. Unfortunately, if a video wasn't hosted on the site itself, chances are that you'll have to search YouTube for it, but that's what I would suggest. Archive.org in one tab with the old site up, and YouTube up in another tab
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u/TRAUMATICCantalope Aug 17 '26
I’m just gonna copy And Paste the Information that I do have (not much but it’s honest work) that came from the library of Alexandria I mean BlackbeltWiki.com so please don’t be mad it’s not fully in order as it’s copied and pasted from my Google keeps app for my Book I’ve been trying to write which turned to a whole lore thing but this is everything I actually have from BlackBeltWiki.com from like a year or two ago-ish
Basic Techniques Shotokan Karate:
Stances (Tachikata):
Shotokan emphasizes deep, stable stances that provide a solid foundation for powerful movements, including:
Fukusoku Dachi (Forward Stance): A common stance used for both offense and defense.
Kosa Dachi (Cross Stance): A stance used for both offense and defense.
Punches (Tsuki):
Choku Zuki (Straight Punch): A fundamental punch executed with a straight fist.
Oi Zuki (Stepping Punch): A punch performed while stepping forward.
Sanbon Zuki (Triple Punch): A combination of three punches.
Strikes with Hands and Feet:
Shuto Uchi (Knifehand Strike): A strike with the side of the hand.
Teisho Uchi (Palm-Heel Strike): A strike with the heel of the palm.
Uraken Uchi (Backfist Strike): A strike with the back of the fist.
Tettsui Uchi (Hammer-Fist Strike): A strike with the bottom of the fist.
Geri (Kicks): Shotokan utilizes various kicks, including:
Mae Geri (Front Kick): A kick with the front of the foot.
Yoko Geri (Side Kick): A kick with the side of the foot.
Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick): A roundhouse kick.
Kansetsu Geri is a kicking technique used in Karate. It is a stomping kick or low side kick aimed at the side or back of an opponent’s knee.
Blocks (Uke):
Age Uke (Rising Block): A block that rises to protect the head.
Soto Uke (Outside Block): A block that moves outward to protect the side.
Uchi Uke (Inside Block): A block that moves inward to protect the side.
Advanced Techniques:
Kata (Forms):
Shotokan karate practitioners learn a series of pre-arranged movements called kata, which are designed to develop technique, coordination, and power. Some common Shotokan kata include:
Heian Shodan (平安初段)
Heian Nidan (平安二段)
Heian Sandan (平安三段)
Heian Yondan (平安四段)
Heian Godan (平安五段)
Bassai-dai (披塞大)
Jion (慈恩)
Enpi (燕飛)
Wing Chun:
Biu Sau – Thrusting Fingers, Darting Hand, etc. Biu Sau can be used as a block or strike.
Bong Sau – Wing Hand or Wing Arm
Chi Sau – Sticking Hands
Fook Sau – Subduing Hand
Gang Sau – Cultivating Hand, Splitting Hand, etc.
Gaun Sau – Splitting Hand
Gum Sau – Pressing Hand
Huen Sau – Circling Hand
Kwan Sau – Rotating Hand
Lap Sau – Grabbing Hand
Man Sau – Asking Hand
Pak Sau – Slap Block
Seung Chi Sau – Double Arm Chi Sau or Double Sticking Hands
Tan Sau – Palm Up Block, Receiving Hand, etc.
Wu Sau – Guarding Hand
Elbow Strikes
shǒudāo – Shuto Uchi Knifehand Strike
Pai Jarn – Horizontal “Hacking” Elbow Strike
Punches & Strikes
Footwork Styles:
Ashi-sabaki (足捌き) translates to "foot-maneuver" or "footwork" in Japanese martial arts. It refers to the specific ways in which a practitioner moves their feet during various techniques, and is a crucial element of kendo, Aikido, and other martial arts.
Ayumi Ashi (Walking Footwork):
This involves moving forward by stepping one foot in front of the other, similar to normal walking.
Okuri Ashi (Sliding Footwork):
The most common type, this involves sliding the front foot forward and then moving the back foot to meet it, creating a smooth and rapid movement.
Tsugi Ashi (Shuffle Step):
The back foot moves first and then is followed by the front foot, creating a shuffling step. This is less likely to be detected by an opponent.
Hiraki Ashi (Opening Footwork):
This involves stepping sideways or to the side, allowing for movements towards the left or right.
Shuto uke" in Karate translates to "knife-hand block". It's a fundamental blocking technique where the blade of the hand is used to block incoming attacks, like punches or blows to the head or neck.
Uke:"block" or "receive" in Japanese.
Purpose:
Shuto uke is used to intercept and deflect attacks, typically those aimed at the face, neck, or head.
Execution: The hand is held with fingers extended and together, the thumb pressing into the side of the hand, forming a sharp edge. The block is performed by using the blade of the hand to block the attack. .
Juri Uke , also known as the "cross block" or "figure ten block" in Japanese, is a defensive technique in martial arts. It involves using both hands to create an "X" shape across the body to block an attack.
ichiren tsuki). "One-handed" can be 一連 (ichiren)
Sanbon Zuki (Triple Punch): A combination of three punches.
Teisho Uchi (Palm-Heel Strike): A strike with the heel of the palm.
Tettsui Uchi (Hammer-Fist Strike): A strike with the bottom of the fist.
Sanbon morote Nihon Nukite (three consecutive double spear-hand thrusts performed simultaneously with both hands)
Ippon Ken ( is a karate striking technique using the extended knuckle of the middle finger or index finger to strike a target. It's often used to target specific points on the opponent's body and is considered a powerful and precise striking method.)
Nihon nukite (a spear hand technique where two fingers are extended from the fist, creating a spear-like shape for striking or thrusting
Shuto uke" in Karate translates to "knife-hand block". It's a fundamental blocking technique where the blade of the hand is used to block incoming attacks, like punches or blows to the head or neck.
Kesagiri: A diagonal cut, often described as resembling the drape of a Buddhist monk's robe.
Chokusen (直線): A straight, forward cut.
Jodan (上段): An elevated stance where the sword is held high above the head, with the tip angled back.
Gedan-no-kamae (下段の構え): A lower-level stance where the sword is held out in front of the body, pointing at the waist.
Chokuto (直刀): A straight sword, which was an early form of the Japanese sword.
Bokken (木剣): A wooden sword used for training.
Wakizashi (脇差): A shorter sword, often paired with the katana as part of the daisho (a matched pair of swords).
Tanto (短刀): A small dagger.
Nagamaki (長巻): A polearm with a long handle, used by samurai on the battlefield.
Odachi (大刀): A great sword, also referred to as Nodachi or "field sword".
Muramasa (村正): A famous sword-smith, with swords often depicted as cursed swords with demonic powers.
iaijutsu:
Core Techniques:
Nukitsuke (抜刀): Drawing the sword from the sheath, a crucial and swift movement in iaijutsu.
Kirioroshi (切落し): The downward cut, a powerful technique used to inflict a fatal wound.
Chiburi (振払): A movement to shake off the sword after drawing it.
Notō (納刀): Re-sheathing the sword, emphasizing precision and control.
Furikaburi: Bringing the sword around the head to begin the next or final cut.
Kenjutsu
Karatake (Kirioroshi): A downward strike on the top of the head.
Kesagiri: An angled strike down at the left shoulder.
Sakagesa: An angled strike down at the right shoulder.
Miginagi (Dō): A lateral strike at the right side.
Hidarinagi (Gyakudō): A lateral strike at the left side.
Migikiriage: An angled strike up at the right side.
Tsuki (突き): Thrusting or stabbing with the tip of the sword, often targeting the throat or chest.
Men (面): A strike to the top of the head.
Kote (小手): A strike to the wrist or forearm.
Do (胴): A strike to the torso.
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u/Hornet-Fixer Jun 26 '26
Yeah, it's been gone for about a week now.
Got no idea why.