The actual translation of jion means love and goodness. Circle tonfas to your navel and separate tonfas into twohand down block c, separating feet as well. Sakagawa studied under master kusanku for six years in a small chinese community near naha, hence the name, naihanchi. Since there are many jionjitemples in existence, it is uncertain which one the kata refers to. Funakoshi referred the katas as tekki, meaning iron horse. This rotational movement develops strength in the abdomen and low extremities. Supports citrix, terminal server, windows server 2019 2016 2012 2008 2008r2 2003. The naihanchi enigma by tim shaw 4 for the other side it is also clear that knowledge is still held back by martial arts masters. While some kata have many repetitions of a technique, naihanchi has only a few of any one technique. As i reached shodan and began to explore my kata more deeply, i came across poagesenseis waza wednesday videos.
Oct 14, 20 the heart of traditional karate is found within the kata. 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. Naihanchi is noted for its simultaneous blocking and striking combinations and leg sweepsweep avoidance techniques. The basis nature of the kata is intended for very close fighting with many grappling techniques included. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yondan, heian godan, tekki shodan, bassaidai, kankudai, empi, jion, hangetsu, bassaisho. I believe that all kata if understood are very valuable. If is often dessribed as a combination of techniques and principles from the other seven isshinryu karate kata eg. Dec 27, 2016 one minute bunkai presents 6 videos about naihanchi shodan or also called tekki shodan as a bunkai serie. Close the feet into heisoku dachi and leave the hands open. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own. It has also become known as tekki, a change produced by funakoshi gichin when bringing the kata from okinawa to japan. Free pdf printer and other freeware create pdf documents from windows applications convert microsoft access databases to mysql. Improvement kata a scientific pattern to practice lets face it we have a natural tendency to jump to conclusions without realizing.
Jun 07, 20 naihanchi sandan is not a matsumura kata, passed down other shorin lines. Practicing naihanchi can help build and gain control of the bodys muscular groups from the waistdown, but its primary purpose is to teach technique. Naihanchishodan was the first or second kata i ever learned. Tode sakagawa taught soken matsumura who founded kobayashiryu young forest style, one. The karate creed by ed parker is an essential piece of knowledge required by all practitioners of isshinryu karate. 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. The head and embusen turn to the right indicates turning your body anti clockwise until you are facing in a similar direction to the opponent on his left hand side. As often stated it is important to understand the parents naihanchi and sanchin kata to understand the offspring isshinryu. Exploring the value of naihanchi kataand putting it into action. Master tatsuo shimabuku ra, founder of isshinryu, developed one long nai han chi and master fusei kises version naihanchi iii was developed in conjunction with his training from master soken and other masters of the time. Although the kata s creator is unknown, credit is usually given to sokon matsumura, who is presumed to. This three part series examines the roots of shotokan karate through gichin funakoshis 15 original kata. The role of learner is the one performing the handson experiment, seeing and interpreting the results the coach ask questions, doesnt solve the problem, lets the learner learn. Free download detective kantai kantai series volume 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6 by narayan sanyal in pdf format online.
Naihanchi is a karate kata, performed in straddle stance it translates to internal. This kata was created totally by shimabuku tatsuo soge soke although it is still unclear as to exactly when he created it. It is a vital part of karates heritage handed down from the pioneering masters of our past. Naifanchi kata naifanchi traditioneel karate do heerhugowaard. Kanta series all 6 volumes by narayan sanyal pdf download free. Sometimes adobe pdf printer doesnt get installed with acrobat standard dc installation. Internet archive bookreader 27 katas for shotokan karate. This kata was originally the first kata taught to a beginning level student of shorin. Years ago, it was told to me by a student of oyata sensei, soke of one of the most traditional okinawan ryu in the united states, that the kanji for naihanchi no kata could be read as half claw foot. Thoughts and history on naihanchi christian karate. Naihanchi kata also known as tekki kata in shotokan karate is a unique form, featuring side to side stepping with strange crablike footwork and. The established system within the koryu old school martial traditions in japan has a set of levels clearly defined.
It is practised by many karate styles in slightly different forms. Detach registration form here and mail in with your tuition. This pdf details the first kata of the heian series. The shotokan kata kyodo, kiai 1, kiai 2 classification. Shimabuku tatsuo sensei stated that naihanchi kata which came from shorinryu was the mother while sanchin kata which came from gojuryu was the father of isshinryu karatedo. Naihanchi shodan is the first part of a three part series of katas.
Naihanchi and tekki beyond styles compare the masters. Heian shodan 21, 917 heian nidan 26, 1126 heian sandan 20, 1020 heian yondan 27, 25 heian godan 23, 1219 tekki shodan 29, 1529 basic shitei kata proper sequence of movement. Naihanchi sandan is not a matsumura kata, passed down other shorin lines. There are finer points of the kata which warrant attention as they add to the greater understanding of the techniques. The word naihanchi is said to mean sideways fighting due to the kata s distinctive embusen floor pattern. 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. Some say this means whirlwind because of arm movements in it, while other. Recently, i read that naihanchi no kata was related to a chinese system of martial arts called half white crane. Pivot clockwise to front on left foot into right foot forward seisan dachi, right middle shuto block followed by left nukite strike. He had heard varying opinions from multiple trustworthy sources about katas usefulness in the realm of combatives.
The kata involves rotation of the upper body to facilitate blocking techniques coming from the side. Naihanchi is the name of a kata that appears in many karate systems, and goes by multiple names. Employ a twohand overhead strike o above your head. This kata really counts in close quarter combat in the street. The kata naihanchi tekki is practiced within the majority of karate styles. Naihanchi or naifanchi, tekki is a karate kata, performed in straddle stance naihanchidachi. Shorinryu karate school, 1420 plainfield ave ne 3fl. Being a simple kata, there are no fancy moves to hide behind. It is said that the two naihanchi kata created by itsou were specifically designed for teaching to school children and hence do not contain the more dangerous techniques of the original. Naihanchi kata the technique the techniques in naihanchi can be applied to many situations and are highly effective. 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.
It is a fundamental master kata and can be seen in almost all karate styles. Funakoshi called naihanchi by the name tekki, meaning iron horse, which refers to. This is somewhat confusing aspect of the naihanchi embusen. Adobe pdf printer is missing manually install pdf printer. Move to opponents left and lunge both hands to opponent. Their linear and lateral ombusen and the almost exclusive use of. Naihanchi kata workshop intensive, dec, 2014, ashburn, va. Outside of shotokan, it is known that the nahate styles use sanchin kata and shurite styles use naihanchi as their great basic kata. Master tatsuo shimabuku ra, founder of isshinryu, developed one long nai han chi and master fusei kises version naihanchi iii was developed in conjunction with his training from.
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. The first article discussed the controversy over funakoshis classification of okinawan karates shorin and shorei traditions by body type, as well as his. Jion jion is believed to be named after the jionji, a buddhist temple in china. I took a 15 year break from martial arts starting in high school, but rediscovered my love for karate a few years back and began training again at a shorinkan dojo in dc. As you step across you are now stepping behind the opponent. 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. The series of kata usually known by the name of naihanchi takes the modern form of three distinct sequences labelled shodan, nidan and sandan. Mike rother mike rother improvement kata, the five coaching kata questions coaching condition. Please retain the important information below for your reference. May 05, 2009 personally my favorite kata is naihanchi shodan. Their linear and lateral ombusen and the almost exclusive use of kibadachi horseridding stance. Some styles simply use the kibadachi stance to break his. Naihanchi or tekki kata is one of several traditional chineseokinawan karate katas whose origins have been lost over the centuries. 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 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. As such even though it is a relatively short kata, there are many different techniques. Exploring the value of naihanchi kataand putting it into. Keeping the arms and hands relaxed bring the hands to the center, with the left overlapping the right, so that the fingertips are even the end of each index finger is even with the end of each little finger. Sunsu kata bunkai bunkai description kata description left punch. This is the second of a two articles exploring the truths and misconceptions about choki motobu who was arguably one of okinawas greatest early twentieth century karate masters. This is a good price for a bag with so much versatility and the ability to.
Archived from the original pdf on 24 september 2015. Naihanchi naihanchi kata is believed to have come directly from china to okinawa by sakagawa. Naihanchi kata is a rough and tumble kata rich in kyusho jitsu and tuite techniques. It has 47 counts and contains some of the most basic movements that shotokan has to offer. These kata have particular characteristics that set them apart from other traditional kata.
The word naihanchi is said to mean sideways fighting due to the katas distinctive embusen floor pattern. 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. Naihanchi shodan moves 14 application one katapedia. It has also become known as tekki, a change produced by funakoshi. These are levels of transmission, ending with the menkyo kaiden, acknowledgement of full transmission. This embusen often leads to many karateka incorrectly believing that the kata is for fighting on. Kata, basics, stances, terminology toshikai ottawa karate. One minute bunkai presents 6 videos about naihanchi shodan or also called tekki shodan as a bunkai serie. It can also be called naifanchi, naifanchin, or naifanchen the okinawan pronunciation. This dvd is a collection of footage from an online seminar covering multiple applications for every sequence in that kata. Jion is the simplest of the sentei kata and is comprised mostly of pieces from heian and tekki kata. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian.
We teach an authentic form of martial art passed down from generation to generation, as opposed to sport or tournament style. Jul 25, 20 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. 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. Shorinryu karate school was established in 1990 as a means of promoting original chibanastyle shorinryu karatedo and ryukyu kobudo. The heart of traditional karate is found within the kata. Free pdf printer create pdf documents from windows applications. The most widely accepted is naihanchi or nai hanchi, which is the japanese pronunciation.
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