Media in category karate kata the following 143 files are in this category, out of 143 total. This kata really counts in close quarter combat in the street. It is not interesting to the eye, but it is extremely difficult to use. These kata have particular characteristics that set them apart from other traditional kata. Sep 08, 2010 naihanchi shodan kata analysis and techniques to help you on your way of naihanchi training. Responsible for spreading karate to the general public in okinawa. But as a gateway it presents its own mysteries and contradictions. Sep 30, 2010 naihanchi kata and breaking it down into the well. This rotational movement develops strength in the abdomen and low extremities. In that book all 5 of the heian pinan kata are examined in detail from the solo performance of each kata, to the two person bunkai sequences. There is clear information that naihanchi was well known and incorporated into several styles as far back as the 16th century but the accepted view of its origins go much further back into history.
Their linear and lateral ombusen and the almost exclusive use of kibadachi horseridding stance. Naihanchi is the name of a kata that appears in many karate systems, and goes by multiple names. The naihanchi enigma nederlandse federatie krijgskunsten. Rearrange individual pages or entire files in the desired order. Naihanchi shodan is one of the oldest and most widely practiced kata in shurite branches of karate, and most shorinryu styles consider it to be their core kata. Move to opponents left and lunge both hands to opponent. Eighteen 18 kata are practiced in shorinryu, matsubayashiryu. Naihanchi is said to mean sideways fighting due to the katas distinctive embusen floor pattern. The word naihanchi is said to mean sideways fighting due to the kata s distinctive embusen floor pattern. Hiresolutions and high quality posters pdf print ready format downloadable files. For a kata with an origin supposedly obscured by the mists of time naihanchi has had much written about it. Naihanchi kata the technique the techniques in naihanchi can be applied to many situations and are highly effective.
Naihanchi increases in difficulty with more time spent practicing it, however, there is something deep about it. Naihanchi tekki le kata le plus meurtrier du karate iain abernethy. Basically it conveys the meaning of teacher or tmt underlying this is a title. There are some 60 movements and many changes of direction and height, as well as a diversity of techniques. It has since then become a common word all over the world. Itosu anko also split the longer naihanchi kata up into three. Naihanchi is a kata that is performed entirely in a straddle stance kiba dachi and it is one of the principle kata of shorin. It is also the longest and most difficult kata, requiring painstaking practice for more than a decade for mastery. It has a distinctive dropping motion that occurs 3 times. Exploring the value of naihanchi kataand putting it into. Today, it is said that 40 million people practice karate throughout the. If one rotates ones torso a few degrees to one side or the other while performing naihanchi tekki, the result is the hachimonji, or figure eight stance.
May 05, 2009 mushin great post on the history of the kata but this does not explain or answer the question. The basis nature of the kata is intended for very close fighting with many grappling techniques included. Naihanchi and tekki beyond styles compare the masters hi all, in another thread we were looking at how funakoshis karate had evolved during his lifetime by comparing two clips showing him doing the kata tekki shodan at various points in history. Archived from the original pdf on 24 september 2015. This three part series examines the roots of shotokan karate through gichin funakoshis 15 original kata. The naihanchi enigma by tim shaw 3 that it is better to study a few kata well than many kata superficially, doesnt it make sense to concentrate solely on naihanchi shodan. Naihanchi kata is a rough and tumble kata rich in kyusho jitsu and tuite techniques. The kata naihanchi tekki is practiced within the majority of karate styles. Learning the movments alone can only get you so far. This dvd is a collection of footage from an online seminar covering multiple applications for every sequence in that kata. Step back right into naihanchi dachi evading attack, with the left fist on left hip extend your shoulderelbow to deflect attack counter with back fist to solar plexus sunsu kata. The heart of traditional karate is found within the kata. The word naihanchi is said to mean sideways fighting due to the katas distinctive embusen floor pattern.
It is practised by many karate styles in slightly different forms. Naihanchi shodan kata analysis and techniques to help you on your way of naihanchi training. Know your moves without having to think about them muscle memory 2. Punch, kick and strike hard like your trying to inflict damage 3. This kata was originally the first kata taught to a beginning level student of shorin. Respect for sensei the term sensei is the most commonly used of all honorific titles. He had heard varying opinions from multiple trustworthy sources about katas usefulness in the realm of combatives. To master your kata you must be put on the right path. Suitable for hanging on the wall for instructional or decoration purposes. Kushanku is one of the longest and oldest kata in karatedo. While the naihanchi kata is a relatively short kata with regards to the number of techniques and the amount of repetition contained within, it also possesses a large number of possible combative applications.
One minute bunkai presents 6 videos about naihanchi shodan or also called tekki shodan as a bunkai serie. Free poster downloadable file official webpage of a. My sensei believed that the naihanchi kata series, especially shodan, were the most important kata in karate do. In the early 20th century, naihanchi was divided into three parts due to its length and difficulties in teaching the kata. Improvement kata a scientific pattern to practice lets face it we have a natural tendency to jump to conclusions without realizing. This kata was adopted and developed by okinawan karate men after it was brought to okinawa in 1761 by a chinese martial artist named kusanku. The tekki series of kata were renamed by funakoshi from the naihanchi kata, which were derived from an older, original kata, nifanchin.
Exploring the value of naihanchi kataand putting it into action. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yondan, heian godan, tekki shodan, bassaidai, kankudai, empi, jion, hangetsu, bassaisho. The techniques are among isshinryus most devastating. Naihanchi or tekki kata is one of several traditional chineseokinawan karate katas whose origins have been lost over the centuries. This embusen often leads to many karateka incorrectly believing that the kata is for fighting on a boat, or when your back is against a wall etc. It is intended to act as a model methodology of how these kata should be performed not only in normal class activity but more importantly in both kyu and dan gradings. This embusen often leads to many karateka incorrectly believing that the kata is for fighting on. Mushin great post on the history of the kata but this does not explain or answer the question.
It is a vital part of karates heritage handed down from the pioneering masters of our past. Naihanchi was in fact master hironori otsukas favorite kata. Sunsu kata bunkai bunkai description kata description left punch. Split pdf file separate one page or a whole set for easy conversion into independent pdf files. Use controlled breathing and kias to excite the audience breath out on hard punches and. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian. The kata naihanchi is practiced by most karate styles. This superb book is essential reading for all those who wish to understand the highly effective techniques, concepts and strategies that the kata were created to record. I will post his reasoning later but i am looking for other peoples personal opinions who have studied these kata and their bunkai.
Mike rother mike rother improvement kata, the five coaching kata questions coaching condition. Shodan, nidan and sandan, the first part of the training should be directed towards building the students balance and strength, core training middlelowerupper body. Introduction naihanchi kata within wado ryu within the wado ryu style of japanese karate the kata naihanchi holds a special place, positioned as it is as a gateway to the complexities of seishan and chinto. Oct 14, 20 the heart of traditional karate is found within the kata. It is speculated by some that the kata naihanchi naifanchi, naifanchin, naihanchin is derived from a chinese tam tui northern mantis form called daipochin daifanchie in cantonese, and dafanche in mandarin. These files were filmed during a training course in the bsi dojo bergennorway and originally posted on. Detach registration form here and mail in with your tuition. Pivot clockwise to front on left foot into right foot forward seisan dachi, right middle shuto block followed by left nukite strike. Naihanchi and tekki beyond styles compare the masters.
The principles for understanding kata were largely unknown. Naihanchi or naifanchi, tekki is a karate kata, performed in straddle stance naihanchidachi. This kata is the most magnificent and advanced kata of all matsubayashi ryu karate. In fact, when he began his study of karate under anko itosu in 1900, chibana sensei was required to practice the naihanchi shodan kata around 200 times each day, seven days a week, for six months.
However, the basic kata is the heain of 1st to 5th and the tekki of 1st to. According to his book, wado ryu karate, otsuka sensei learned this kata from renowned nahate fighter choki motobu and personally favored naihanchi over all other kata. The kata involves rotation of the upper body to facilitate blocking techniques coming from the side. Also, interestingly, it could be argued that naihanchi nidan and sandan do not appear as repetitive when examined from the angle of. Funakoshis great rival, the noble motobu choki was heard to say that naihanchi is all one needs when questioned about kata and building up fighting prowess. Please retain the important information below for your reference. Naihanchi shodan, naihanchi nidan, and naihanchi sandan. There are finer points of the kata which warrant attention as they add to the greater understanding of the techniques. The series of kata usually known by the name of naihanchi takes the modern form of three distinct sequences labelled shodan, nidan and sandan. Pdf the objective of the viewpoint was to suggest the elaboration of. The naihanchi katas were traditionally the first katas a student would learn. Tatsuo shimabuku used what he considered the best techniques of each kata and combined them to form the isshinryu version.
This amateur footage was taken during a class at chriss closed dojo in july 20 and shows some teaching points for the lessons on dynamics within naihanchi kata. A survey of historical information on naihanchi kata karate. Today, it is said that 40 million people practice karate throughout the world. Some styles have modified it more than others, some have hung lots of add on bunkai to their versions and some have modified the movements to the point where common bunkai wont quite fit any more. It can also be called naifanchi, naifanchin, or naifanchen the okinawan pronunciation. Naihanchi is a karate kata, performed in straddle stance it translates to internal.
Naihanchi tekki kata is one of the original training forms and various versions of it can be found today in karate styles derived from the old shurite lineage on okinawa. A survey of historical information on naihanchi kata free download as pdf file. For example, naihanchi uses ibuki during the opening sequence and when the hands withdraw slowly during the middle of the kata. Pdf an analysis of the basic kata of the shotokan karate.
It is the only isshinryu kata without forward of backward steps. Ekw kushanku and naihanchi kata page 11 kushanku kata. Also, interestingly, it could be argued that naihanchi nidan and sandan do not appear as. Motobu choki, famous for his youthful brawling at tsuji redlight district, credited the kata with containing all that one needs to know to become a proficient fighter. Want to see how the old masters performed the katas. This pdf details the first kata of the heian series. Thoughts and history on naihanchi christian karate. Naihanchi kata workshop intensive, dec, 2014, ashburn, va. Ekw kushanku and naihanchi kata page 5 foreword the england karatedo wadokai is proud to present the associations official guide to the kushanku and naihanchi kata. Jutte uses ibuki while standing up after the sequence of double soto ukes. In naihanchi shodan is the first san kyu brown belt kata. Outside of shotokan, it is known that the nahate styles use sanchin kata and shurite styles use naihanchi as their great basic kata.
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