Chudan Shuto Uke = Middle Knife Hand Block, proper body, arms, hands and thumb positioning. From the book “Dynamic Shitoryu Karate” by A. Tanzadeh http://dynamicshitoryukarate.com/
Shitoryu Karate ‘Mawashi Uke’
How to do Shitoryu Karate ‘Mawashi Uke’. Performing by Kyoshi Tanzadeh.
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Eight most important elements in Okinawan karate
沖縄空手の「八大要素」＝ Okinawa karate no 「Hachidai youso」 Meaning : Eight most important elements in Okinawan karate フェーサ 速さ＝ Feesa – Hayasa Meaning : Speed アティファ 破壊力 ＝ Atifa – HakairyokuMeaning : Destructive force/power チンクチ 締め ＝ Chinkuchi – ShimeMeaning : Tightening チュラサ 美しさ ＝ Churasa – UtsukushisaMeaning … Continue reading
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Zawan Dachi of Papuren Kata
Zawan-Dachi 座湾立ち (Wide- Seated Crossed Leg Stance) This stance only appears at the begining of the “Papuren” Kata. It looks like Kosa Dachi so the legs are crossed but wider. Keep your body and hip in Shomen position. Back foot … Continue reading
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Chatan Yara Kushanku (北谷 屋良 ) Kata
kata Kushanku version of master Yara from Chatan village Master Yara was born in 1760 in Okinawa, in the village of Chatan. In 1772 he traveled together with his uncle in Fuzhou in Fukien province (China), where allegedly he stayed … Continue reading
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Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Godan – Hokei Kumite Gohonme
Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading
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Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Yondan – Hokei Kumite Yonhonme
Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading
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Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Sandan – Hokei Kumite Sanbonme
Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading
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Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Nidan – Hokei Kumite Nihonme
Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading
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Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Shodan – Hokei Kumite – Ipponme
Hokei Kumite ”Yakusoku Kumite of Heian Katas”Master Mabuni was a pioneer and his thinking, years ahead of his contemporaries. His systemization of Karate was well planned and well executed and designed to make it available to general public were preserving … Continue reading
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13 Fundamental points in kata
13 Fundamental points in kata that must be considered while practicing Yoi no Kishin – Preparing one’s mind – Readiness, concentration, will, and determination against opponent before starting kata. Chikara no KyoJaku – Strength, power – Correct method in using power, the amount … Continue reading
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Japanese Terms for Body Parts and Sections
Japanese Terms for Body Parts and Sections – Front View by Kyoshi Tanzadeh
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Aragaki ha Unshu
Unshu (雲手), literally “cloud hands”, It contains many intricate hand techniques, such as the Ippon Nukite (one finger strike) in the opening sequence. Unshu was created by Seisho Aragaki sometime around 1860-1870. Aragaki was a Japanese and Chinese language interpreter to … Continue reading
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Kururunfa ( 久留 頓 破 ) Kata
Kururunfa ( 久留 頓 破 ) is an advanced kata from Nahate system brought back from China which was handed down to Higaonna Sensei. It features evasive as well as grappling maneuver and very quick movement.
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Myojo (明 浄) Kata
Myojo Myojo means “morning star” however, the Kata derived its name from the name of the Japanese High School where Kenwa Mabuni Sensei attended to teach the students self defence. The Kata contains the self defence sequences that Mabuni Sensei … Continue reading
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Aragaki ha Sochin
Sochin (壯鎭) (“Tranquil Force”) The rhythm of the kata is dynamic, it is characterized by slow, deliberate movements interspersed with explosive out-bursts of speed. Sochin in Shitoryu version, it employs several stances including nekoashi-dachi and Moto dachi . Rhythm is … Continue reading
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Shisochin (四向鎮) Kata
Shisochin is a symmetrical kata from Nahate system which has been introduced in Okinawa through Higaonna Sensei when he returned from his trip from Fujian of China. It begins with Sanchin dachi when applying three successive nukite zuki. There is a predominance of … Continue reading
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Bassai Dai (拔 塞 大) Kata
Bassai Dai «To breach a Fortress» This kata belongs to Shuri-te, from master Anko Itosu school summing up basic techniques with combination of attack and defense in serial movements. Forcefulness, strong spirit and overflowing power are manifested in this … Continue reading
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