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Azato Ankoh: A Short Story About My Teacher Part 1: Azato's School Days & Martial Arts By Gichen Funakosh
Part 1 of a fascinating translation of a 1934 article by Gichen Funakoshi portraying of his own teacher Ankoh Azato.

The Martial Grip—Introduction
By George Donahue
Karate, kung fu, taekwondo, jujutsu and other martial arts use a variety of methods of gripping the attacker in self defense, but they all are based on the same principles: maximum leverage and efficient use of power—your power and your attacker’s power.

There is no First Strike in Karate
By Victor Smith
An early Japanese 1933 karate book "Kenpo karate," by Mutsu Mizuho provide some interesting insights into the famous karate saying "there is no First Strike in Karate."

The Martial Grip— Washite, the “C” Grip
By George Donahue
One of the most useful gripping techniques in the martial artist’s arsenal is called in Japanese washite (wa•shi•te, rhymes with “laundry day” and means, literally, “eagle hand”), which is substantially the same as the “eagle claw” found in Chinese kung fu. In karate it is also found as a primary application in numerous karate kata, including Rohai, Wansh?, and Passai.

A Glimpse Of Old Karate From Hohan Soken
By Christopher Caile
Hohan Soken’s self defense techniques demonstrated by Roy Suenaka provide a glimpse of old style Okinawan karate that was both practical and effective.

Sanchin, Shime, and Hard Impact 
by Kris Wilder
The old method of Shime or hard hitting testing of a karate practitioner performing sanchin kata, is really a modern effectuation. In the old days teachers instead built up load on specific body areas. Although not as dramatic as hitting, this method was more effective for teaching.