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25.01.2022 Elements of the White Crane By J C Forza Gojukensha 2004 Hakutsuru translates to White Crane from the Japanese. It is orally reported these Crane kata were transported by Master Gokenki (Ryu Ryuko), a Chinese envoy to Okinawa. His teacher is unknown. However, Patrick McCarthy wrote that he believed Gokenkis teacher to be Xie Zhongxiang, a Chinese Gongfu expert. The kata were taught by Gokenki to Matayoshi Shinpo, of the Matsubayashi Ryu system. ... The Okinawa Bubishi, book of historical martial techniques, was the primary written basis for maintaining the continuum of knowledge in the early days of Karate. Most of the teachings found in the Bubishi were passed by Gokenki (1886-1940), a White Crane Boxing master from Southern China that established as a tea merchant in Naha, around 1912. Miyagi, Kyoda, Mabuni, Matayoshi (father and son), Kana Kinjo, Nakaima, Hanashiro, and others masters learned some principles of White Crane Fist with this master. Gokenki reintroduced the forms Paipuren, Nepai, Hakucho, Hakaku (Hakutsuru), Kakufa and Ryusan, and other kata along with the authentic teachings found in the Bubishi. This master probably studied in the same school of the Yongchun White Crane Fist. Master Higa Seiko, who taught Goju Ryu to Izumikawa and Ichikawa Sensei, precursors in line to Master Ohtsuka of Gojukensha, is believed to have learned the two forms from Matayoshi Shinko Sensei. He had taught Kobudo (weapons) in Higas dojo for a time and may have taught him Hakutsuru kata in exchange. Or, it may also be possible Higa learned them directly from Gokenki, as Master Higa Seiko and Gokenki were both a part of the Ryukyu Tode Kenkyukai an early Okinawa China Hand (Tode) Association. Happoren Kata 8 Continuous steps, from Chinese Gongfu. Originally practiced as a hard breath open hand form later diminished in breathing power with the advent of Higashionnas Sanchin kata brought into Goju Ryu by Miyagi Chojun. There are no turns in Happoren but employs forward, oblique and backward steps. Highly versatile with open hand applications with blocks, locks and releases. Kakufa Kata This is clearly a White Crane form by the presence of the white crane opens its wings start. Further observed in posture 48 in the Bubishi book of martial instructions. This kata is dominated by open hand techniques and the back of the wrist together with the grouped fingers of the hand for point striking. Incorporates both short cat stances, neko ashi dachi and long forward stance for moving through the gate.

25.01.2022 13 Volumes Ohtsuka O-Sensei While in Covid-19 lockdown, our extensive research into Goju Ryu karate has continued unabated. We are very pleased to announce today that Frank Louis Kyoshi, has completed his translation and extensive research into the GojuKensha 13 Volumes by renowned Martial Arts Master Ohtsuka Tadahiko O-Sensei. Originally published in 1977, these 13 Volumes have become a karate masterpiece. Never translated into English before, Frank Sensei has now creat...ed an English version of all the text in the 13 Volumes for future reference. In undertaking this research and translation, a number of hidden treasures have been uncovered. Our research is about promulgating the teachings of our teacher, Ohtsuka Sensei. And in the memory of Ohtsuka Sensei we are planning to hold a series of master classes to present some of these hidden treasures of the 13 Volumes to our friends, associates and interested karate-ka. This information is best delivered face-to-face. Therefore, once the Covid-19 restrictions have been sufficiently lifted we will be holding these classes in our Dojo hall. Please let us know if you are interested and would like to be kept informed. You can send me a message through FB or register your interest here: https://www.yonshinkai.com/contact_us/

24.01.2022 Traditional Concepts of Martial Awareness The Three Alerts Sen sen no sen - to attack first Go no sen - to let the opponent attack first ... Tai no sen - to attack simultaneously Kumite Advantage Ichi gan - first, eyes (awareness) Ni soku - second, footwork (ability and foundation) San tan - third, spirit (willingness to fight) Shi riki - fourth, strength (fitness of the body) The Three Awareness Fukutsu no seishin - never give up Kanto no seishin - good fighting spirit Hissho no seishin - winning spirit The Four Discourages Fear Surprise Doubt Confusion The Three Minds Mushin - no mind (no need to think) Fudoshin - immobile mind (unaffected by anything external) Heijushin - common mind (always ready) Other Seme - pressure towards the opponent Zanshin - awareness of self and surroundings Ki - universal life spirit Do - the "way" Embusen - location of the opponent Seichusen - centre/centerline of either the opponent or yourself

24.01.2022 Chugoku Ryukyu Bugeishi (Quanjing Jieyao Pian) The 32 Postures of the Chang Quan of the Long Fist style. San Ju Ni...Continue reading

24.01.2022 More Sanseiru Oyo (application) waza from our Portal library on our yonshinkai.com web.

23.01.2022 We enjoy bringing to you our friends, the essential and potential Bunkai, applications, for kata. Please enjoy ..................................

23.01.2022 My travels in cross traing and was taught this 13 Small Circle Chen Taiji form by Master Zhu Tian Cai in Australia. Still trying to get it right but worth a look. It is the first half of the form. Enjoy

21.01.2022 Goju Yonshinkai Karate Do Tanren, Kunren & Kaite The Classification of Kata Practice... John Forza Godan Karate c1999 In the eyes of the founders of Karate certain aspects of the methods by which Kata is defined, remain unchanged in Okinawa and Japans tradition to this day. Kata, in the west, still remains a mystery yet to be totally understood to some. Without the idea of practice methodology, the system leads itself down a path of misunderstanding and practices contrary to the philosophy, principles and function initiated by the old ways, emerge. Amongst many principles there are three Kata practices that define their intended purpose. Tanren, Kunren and Kaite. Tanren The definition of Tanren is to Forge or Temper the same as one would by push ups, weights and stretching plus general toning exercises. Lateral shifting, striking to the side and rotational hip power generation is all combined to develop strong pushing muscle and punching power. The generation of power and position of the body is developed by the practice of the Kata defined by this term. They are further gauges of positioning parts of your body to suit the development of the form In Gojuryu Sanchin is a primary Tanren Kata and In Shorinryu Naifanchi is its equivalent. Applications (Bunkai) are not recommended. Other Kata have a blending of both. A Kata of Gojuryu such as Seyunchin contains many techniques in the form but not all are performed in practice of combat application. The stance Shikodachi, for argument, is not a real combat stance but it has real contribution as a practice for the legs and lowering the body position. So it can be said this component of the Kata has a Tanren idea also. Kunren By interpretation Kunren means discipline. The purpose of Bunkai is Kunren as it manipulates the form and tries to define its real application precepts. Tanren practice in Kata is clearly defined by the practice of Pinan (Heian) 1 5. It is a methodical drill practice extracting the value of combat from Bassai and Kosokun Kata. If you manage to master the Pinan Kata then by correlation the primary Kata these evolved from will benefit. So Kunren can be said to be the methodical practice of extractions from higher primary kata in order to concentrate on specific points. Kaite The intent of Kaite is the practice on the concentration of combat within a Kata. Typically most of Gojuryu Kata (8) such as Suparinpei, Seisan are included and within Shorinryu Bassai, Kosokun, Jitte plus others. The Kaite Kata are most important in the application of real combat. It is quite obvious that by these definitions the practice of Kata is very selective against the required outcome. Believing that all Kata are applicable to combat is impractical as the positions within Tanren and Kunren would need changes to bring the techniques back to Kaite principles.

21.01.2022 Naifanchi Kata Okinawa Karatedo Gojukensha Mugen Kai Motobu Choki The Icon of Naifanchi Kata... Naifanchi was propagated as a kata of extreme relevance to Okinawa karate by Sokon Matsumura the founder of Shorin karate. This reference is contained in books published by Okinawa Master Motobu Choki where he claims the kata was a Chinese composite from unreferenced sources and modified by Okinawan Masters to best suit the Okinawa idea of learning. He further claims to have been taught the Naifanchi Kata, however many there were then, by Master Matsumura himself. Itosu Anko, the founder of Shurite, also is referred by Master Motobu as a teacher of Naifanchi. Whatever is the plethora of contentious versions the undeniable fact is that Naifanchi as a Kata series is prolific in many Karate Styles and derivatives. The question in what form Naifanchi was presented in those days to practitioners like Motobu is not clear. There are three Naifanchi in the series and for whatever reason, they are presented as one followed by number three and last two. There is speculation that Naifanchi is not a Kata practiced in the early days of Karate as a definitive form for defence application. It is classed by the karate preservation societies of Okinawa as a Tanren form. The definition of Tanren is to Forge or Temper the same as one would by training in push-ups, weights and general toning exercises. Naifanchi is extremely hard to master as a tool for body development as all of its attributes need to be practiced. Lateral shifting, striking to the side and rotational hip power generation is all combined to develop strong pushing muscle and punching power in a short distance as it imitates close encounters. The generation of power is unparalleled by the practice of this form. Some Okinawa karate Masters believed that Karate begins and ends with Naifanchi. 2009

21.01.2022 More applications from our Gojukensha Sepai Bunkai............enjoy!

20.01.2022 Some snap shots of our basic Bunkai applications from the Gojuryu kata...............Enjoy and visit us on yonshinkai.com

20.01.2022 Karate Movement Position & Balance (Kako Tenshin) by John Forza, Goju Ryu Yonshinkai Karate Do The body, The machine...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Karate Movement Position & Balance (Kako Tenshin) by John Forza, Goju Ryu Yonshin Kai Karatedo The body, The machine...Continue reading

17.01.2022 The Fusion of the styles and creation of modern karate. Copyright Goju Ryu Yonshinkai Karate Do A suspicion that the infusion of the Shaolin and Wudang and White crane forms practised in the era 1600 to 1900,s, is more probable than not, formed into the eclectic styles/forms of the 21st Century karate.... In the Kume Village at Matsuyama Park, we went there to see the monument to the 36 families and ask a lot of questions to the prevailing Masters, a constant exchange of forms was monumental and no query was made to where they came from and the reference to style never entered anyone’s mind. Finding historical information that shows a very significant association, inclusive of our Master Otsuka Tadahiko O-Sensei, and his writing in his Gojukensha Vol13 Training Manual has been indicating that practices and forms blended together in the early days. Interesting perhaps that he underlays his statements with assessment and analysis of Wanshu, Jion + Jitte + Jiin, Chinto and Aragaki Seisho and shows the attachment of these katas to White Crane, Wudang and Shaolin. MUST always bear in mind that these are solicited from word of mouth from one source to another even before they became Okinawa Tou-Di forms. It is very interesting that the artforms in their development through history have a wide gap. Our favourite saying is 'Chinese Whispers". Aspects of similarity The recognised start, to a martial aspect, is understood to be around (420-590) AD when the person who transmitted Buddhism to China is traditionally accredited to Bodhidharma, an Indian monk and emissary of Chan Buddhism. The Wudang Monastery credits a Taoist priest Zhang Sanfeng, during the Ming Dynasty in or about during its’ rule (1368-1644) for the establishment of a martial aspect for protection and defence. This person is said to have spent all of his life familiarizing the concepts of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Perhaps in the martial sense. Notwithstanding, in time the two aspects of the creation of a martial aspect became known as the Shaolin as the Northern and Wudang as the Southern style. However, the time gap between the Shaolin and Wudang practices are almost 1000 years apart. Therefore, the question then becomes What happened in between those years in the practice of defence or combat and also, the White Crane concept did not arise until the 1500,s. Many current historians are well known to say that the fundamental aspects of martial arts do follow the same principles of block, punch, kick, grab, choke and throw. Looking at the fundamental techniques, of most of Karate practiced, have the same blocks, punches and kicks, either Shaolin and Wudang or White crane, infused into a common collective. The continuing research will be carried on as a Yonshinkai Project and try and find the links that place developments into a more scientific order. The most intriguing aspects are the years between Shaolin and Wudang plus White Crane.

17.01.2022 Linkages & Themes By Kyoshi Frank Bubishi (48 Forms) & San Ju NI (32 Forms) We have included private information from our private database. This information was a gift by our Master OSensei Ohtsuka in 2004 and 2007 to the Founding Instructors of Goju Ryu Yonshin Kai Karate-Do. ... This information shows the links from the San Ju Ni to the Bubishi and from the Bubishi to Goju Ryu kata. It also shows the key underlying themes in many of the Bubishi applications and two key themes/principles in the San Ju Ni. If you are unclear on any of the information, please ask and we will help. In terms of the 48 Bubishi: 11 applications have a direct link to the San Ju Ni and found in our kata 18 additional applications are also found in our kata 19 of the applications are not found in our kata In the Goju (Kensha) system, there are six key underlying themes, some of which have come from the San Ju Ni and all have links to the Bubishi in one form or another. These themes are: 1. Kamae: Facing the opponent and being ready. This is the posture and a frame of mind that is in readiness to face an opponent. There are two sub-sets: (i) Jigo-Kamae, where you focus on yourself in defence and (ii) Tuke-Kamae, where you imagine what the opponent is going to do and you ready to respond - Theme found throughout San Ju Ni and Bubishi 2. Ma-ai: Effective position relative to the distance, angle and energy conveyed by the opponent - Theme found throughout San Ju Ni and Bubishi 3. San Sen: Three decisions regarding attacking or defending first: (i) Ma-ai, where you are ready to respond relative to the attack, (ii) Go No Sen, when you wait for the opponent to attack first and (iii) Ken Tai No Sen, where you defend by attacking first - Theme found in the Bubishi and the last two found in the San Ju Ni (Positions 1 and 13 respectively) 4. Se Ken: - Application of pressure in the defence. This involves Mae-Sabaki (body movement), Kakari, where you sense the opponents power (e.g. from placing your wrist on their wrist). This is sometime expressed as listening with your wrist or hands. This also involves Kai (looking at your opponents face) and lastly Kuzusi, where you push forward or over-power the opponent - Theme found in the Bubishi 5. Ma: Timing it right when you attack or defend. The defence is finished off with To-dame (i.e. a finishing or ending technique) - Theme found in the Bubishi 6. Tai Jutsu Gogi - fighting techniques with open hands. There are five sub-set series, namely (i) Atemi Waza (punching techniques), (ii) Gyaku Waza (reversal techniques), (iii) Nage Waza (throwing techniques), (iv) Shime Waza (choking techniques) and (v) Katame Waza (grappling and holding techniques) - Theme found in the Bubishi For further both technical and visual information, please visit us on our website yonshinkai.com and visit our formal Portal section which can be accessed by becoming a member. Follow the instructions on our web main page.

15.01.2022 Applications from Gojukensha Seisan no Karate-Do.

15.01.2022 Following our discovery tour of Okinawa, in Naha district in 2016, our Director Frank Kyoshi, put together a small collage of the gravesites we visited of the Masters who had developed this great art we all follow and also the genealogy of the three initial areas developing the forms that were eventually handed down to all of us. Thank you, Kyoshi.

15.01.2022 To all our friends and visitors, if your interest is White Crane MA , then you can see presentations on our White Crane Hakutsuru Ken Page............see you there. Ja matta

15.01.2022 The Fist of the White Crane The Journey 1828 Otsuka no Goju Kensha Hakutsuru-Ken The five Shaolin forms-Fuzhou Fujian to Okinawa A testament from one of the most revered Japanese karate-do Masters and a master historian and publisher, O-Sensei Otsuka Tadahiko Hanshi.... In his own words, lies the path of the five Shaolin Kung Fu forms to navigate from Fuzhou Fujian China to Okinawa about 1828 and there, became the essence of some forms of karate. Otsuka Tadahiko Hanshi stated, Goju-Ryu was born from Hakutsuru-Ken (Forms of the White Crane). The five Kungfu forms, of Shaolin from Fujian China as fathers, came down to the ground to the mother, Ryukyu (Okinawa), and grew up to became To-De (Karate). O-Sensei Otsuka Tadahiko Hanshi Gojukensha References for the five Hakutsuru-Ken forms. It was a task to identify and construct visual information of the five kata, by rigorous research by O-Sensei Otsuka, which were transported to Okinawa. From the best of research and knowledge, these were the identified references: Yibailingbabu = Bechurin = Suparinpei Ba Bu Lien = Paiporen/Papuren = Happoren (8 Steps) Er Shi Ba Su = Nipaipo = Nepai (28 Constellations) Kakufa Rokkishu = Tensho These were, in essence, the embryonic influences, by derivation and filtering into what ultimately most possibly became Modern Karate-Do. It is inferred, that Gojuryu is greatly influenced by these Hakutsuru forms (White Crane Chuan Fa).

14.01.2022 White Crane Kakufa kata

13.01.2022 Goju-Ryu Kata by John Forza, Goju-Kensha Karate-do Almost all of the Goju Ryu kata were handed down to Miyagi Chojun from Higashionna Kanryo, who had studied and trained for many years under the Chinese Master Ryu Ryu Ko in Fukien Province, China. Today we believe,...Continue reading

12.01.2022 They are only moves and shakes BUT powerful when applied......

12.01.2022 NAIFANCHI KATA Background Information-2006 Naifanchi was propagated as a kata of extreme relevance to Okinawa karate by Sokon Matsumura the founder of Shorin karate. This reference is contained in books published by Okinawa Master Motobu Choki where he claims the kata was a Chinese composite from unreferrenced sources and modified by Okinawan Masters to best suit the Okinawa idea of ... learning. He further claims to have been taught the Naifanchi Kata by Master Matsumura himself. Itosu Anko, founder of Shurite, is also referred by Master Motobu as a teacher of Naifanchi. Whatever is the plethora of contentious versions but the undeniable fact is that Naifanchi, as a Kata series, is prolific in many Karate Styles and derivatives. The question in what form Naifanchi was presented in old days to practitioners like Motobu is not clear. There are 3 Naifanchi in the series and for whatever reason they are presented in the order 1, 3 and 2. There is speculation that Naifanchi is not a Kata practiced in the early days of Karate as a definitive form for defence application. It is classed by the karate preservation societies of Okinawa as a Tanren form. The definition of Tanren is to forge or temper , the same as one would by push ups, weights and general toning exercises. Naifanchi is extremely hard to master as a tool for body development as all of its attributes need to be practiced. Lateral shifting, striking to the side and rotational hip power generation is all combined to develop strong pushing muscle and punching power in short distance as it imitates close encounters. The generation of power is unparalleled by the practice of this form. Some Okinawa karate Masters believed that Karate begins and ends with Naifanchi. Onegai Shimasu Goju Ryu Yonshinkai Karate Do 2007

12.01.2022 These opportunities do not come along very often and we would suggest you log on to the website and have a look around. We found it quite interesting. Regards

12.01.2022 Higashionna Kanryo Suparinpei Brief Goju Ryu Yonshinkai Karate Do - 2008 The master who came before us with the knowledge of Chinese Kenpo originating in Fukien Province, China and brought Suparinpei to Okinawa ... Suparinpei, in Goju Ryu terms, is the highest level kata taught within their system of Karate Do. Goju Ryu was founded by the late Master Miyagi Chojun. He was one of the 2 highest disciples of their teacher Higashionna Kanryo. Pechurin/Suparinpei/Hakuhachiho-are all variations of the names allocated to this kata. Pechurin is its Chinese reference, later named Suparinpei in Okinawa and lastly in Japan Hyakuhachiho by the practitioners of Shotokan. All 3 versions have the same inference in their names, basically 108 hands. The kata may be a close relative to a form practiced in China called Bechurin, from a system of white crane which again refers to 108 techniques. It is speculated it was created in the 1600s by a Chinese general Ye Fai. The master of white crane Ryu Ryu Ku well known for Happoren, is said to have taught the kata to Higashionna Kanryo between 1868- 1881 in turn handing it down to Miyagi Chojun where it was established in his Goju Ryu. There are many speculations about the reference to 108. The principles of Buddhism refers to mans 108 defilements, or a story of 108 warriors travelling the Chinese countryside doing good deeds and finally the probability of numbers of vulnerable points practiced inside and outside the body. The important point is that it embodies gates of defence and attacks executed in 4 diagonal directions and 4 principal directions. It is further speculated that the number 108 may be the sum of all that is embodied in the other Goju Ryu katas assembled into Suparinpei and adding to 108. However we are not sure which came first the much smaller assembled into the larger or vice versa. In Buddhist principles the numbers game is extremely important. The initial creation of temple boxing was based on 18 techniques at the Shaolin temple. 18 practiced on both sides of the body is 36, inside and outside is 72 plus 36 vulnerable points is 108. This phenomenon is also present in many Chinese Neijia martial practices. It is a common phenomenon and can be arranged in many ways. Onegai Shimasu! Goju Ryu Yonshinkai Karate Do

11.01.2022 HAPPOREN History of determination and heritage flow from Yongchung Fujian White Crane to Ohtsuka no HAKUTSURUKEN By John Forza & Frank Gullone 2015...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Found this on the internet at the gojuryportal.com web. Have a look if you are looking to have a private database and not wish to have the complexity of a personal website.......

09.01.2022 Access our Portal Section on our website yonshinka.com...........

09.01.2022 Seiyunchin ( ) Lull before the storm This enigmatic kata by far surpasses the allocation it has in traditional Euro/Japanese training systems. ... It is intentionally assigned to 1st kyu grade students, brown belt high grade, but, it has embedded within it some of the most sophisticated attributes of any kata. It is a long journey to fully discover what lies within, well into yudansha territory and perhaps a lifetime. As the description intends you will be fooled by its simplistic performance, only to be overpowered by its complexity in the application. It encompasses strong and aggressive pulling and grappling techniques supported by the heavy rising and falling of the body. Seiyunchin is known among various Okinawan and Japanese styles under slightly different pronunciations: Seiunchin, Seienchin, Seiyunchin, Seiinchin, etc. Most teachers prefer to write the name in katakana (as shown above). It also varies in performance from one school to another. All are within bounds of acceptance. It is of southern Chinese origin. Higashionna Kanryo (teacher of Miyagi Chojun, founder of Goju-Ryu karate) and Nakaima Kenri (Norisato, founder of Ryuei-Ryu karate), are both supposed to have been students in Fuzhou, China of Xie Zhong-zhang (known in Okinawa as Ru Ru ko), a clearly defined Master of white crane methods. The rest of the legend and its travel into Goju-Ryu is well documented. GYKD - 2009 See more

08.01.2022 HAPPOREN & INFLUENCE ON SANCHIN By Frank Sensei, Goshu Karate-do Yonshin Kai-2007 Happoren kata is not a widely known kata but it is an important kata in the evolution of one of the most recognised kata, Sanchin kata. Sanchin kata, or the Chinese version of it (Saam Jin), originated ... in Southern Chinese martial arts of Fujian White Crane. The Sanchin kata practised today, a fundamental kata of Goju Ryu, has been accredited to Master Chojun Miyagi. However, Master Kanryu Higashionna, Master Miyagis teacher, developed an earlier version of Sanchin kata. His version included two turns but was practised with open hands. During Master Miyagis time the open hands were changed to closed fists. Sanchin kata clearly reflects the Go or hard aspect of Goju Ryu. The literal interpretation of Sanchin is to mean three battles. Another interpretation is the battle to develop mind, body and spirit. In Goju Ryu, Sanchin kata is practised as a very strong, controlled breathing kata exuding or pushing power through use of whole of body or ki. In the Sanchin kata one stance, Sanchin dachi, is predominantly used. This stance is often referred to at the three battles stance or pigeon toe stance. The feet are placed in a position to better grip the floor and allow tensing of the inner aspects of the thigh to connect the body with the underlying floor so that they become unified. Although the stance seems basic in appearance it is very difficult to master. The concepts behind Sanchin kata were actually derived from a kata originally named Peppurin (Paipurin), which we now know as Happoren. Happoren is a White Crane (or Hakutsuru) style of kata. The kata has eight continuous steps and also originated from the Southern Chinese martial arts. Happoren was the actual pre-cursor form to Sanchin kata. The original Southern Chinese name of Peppurin is Babulien. Even within the Chinese martial arts there are a few variations of Babulien. They vary from soft applications and slow breathing to explosive and hard breathing. As many other Japanese kata based on Chinese origins, Babulien was Okinawanised to create Happoren (Peppurin) kata. To the uninformed Happoren kata seems rather basic. However it is an extremely difficult kata to master in terms of the breathing, power generation and focus. Unfortunately to many karate schools today, Happoren is not known or taught. To a certain degree it has been lost, particularly in Western karate schools. In some traditional Japanese schools that still teach Happoren kata, it is usually taught to Yudansha (Black Belt) students who have developed their mind, body and spirit to an advanced level. To fully appreciate the Goju Ryu Sanchin kata, a student must explore and understand Happoren kata. Onegai Shimasu Goju Ryu Yonshinkai Karate Do

08.01.2022 Summary Background- Bubishi By Kyoshi Frank Goju Ryu Yonshin Kai Karate-Do We sometimes hear or see references to the Bubishi. But what is it and why is it so important? The Bubishi is the key reference text (a.k.a. the "Bible of Karate-Do" as termed by Chojun Miyagi) for serious practitioners of karate. The Bubishi, as we know it today, is an ancient reference text that evolved from principles and techniques in one or more ancient Chinese military manuals. Although the ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Oyo (application) waza from our Portal library from Suparinpei kata, more on yonshinka.com web.

04.01.2022 Brief introduction to white crane of Hakutsuru-Ken

03.01.2022 Goju-Ryu Kata Basic Interpretations Goju Ryu Yonshin Kai Karate Do c. 2006 Almost all of the Goju Ryu kata may have been handed down to Miyagi Chojun from Higashionna Kanryo, who had studied and trained for many years under the Chinese Master Ryu Ryu Ko in Fukien Province, China. Today we believe, subjectively, that the following kata again may have been handed down to Higashionna Kanryo from Ryu Ryu Ko:...Continue reading

02.01.2022 TENSHO Miyagi no Sanchin + Rokkishu Six Ji Hands (The probable & potential merging of two) Goju Ryu Yonshinka Karate Do 2020 It has taken many years of learning, practice and research, in order to become familiar with techniques and intentions embedded in the Martial Arts.... The theories behind the Goju Ryu kata, Tensho, became an interest over time reading the establishment of historical data in the evolution of entities in Martial Arts. We proceeded to try and establish if a link existed between Tensho, Sanchin and Rokkishu. It has been referred that it evolved from a lost kata Rokkishu or as a descendant from it. However, it wasnt until Master Kanzaki of Touon Ryu made an interesting remark about Rokkishu that it was NOT a kata as a response to a question, but a series of techniques for forming and training the hands and palms called the Six Ji Hands that the penny dropped. These are described in the Bubishi literature. Therefore, Tensho, other than single worded statements or myriads of conclusions published, was always referred to as an inheritor from Rokkishu and it was envisaged that it may have been and old Chinese Quanfa form. Dont mind saying that it was like looking in a bottomless pit to find the correlated data and substantial evidence! Exploring Miyagi O-Sensei historical travels and that he had found this system of Rokkishu in Fujian province China and discovered the significance of the Six Ji Hands employed in Rokkishu which are, again, included in the many versions of the Bubishi literature. Therefore, it is significantly evident that some of the Rotating Palm Hands in Tensho, could have come from the Rokkishu Six Ji Hands. However, the probable theory of creating Tensho kata could not be totally supported when looking at the stepping and walking in the movements. At this point the kata Sanchin comes into the equation. Miyagi O-Sensei had changed the Higashionna Kanryo Sanchin and removed the turning step of 180 deg turn creating Miyagi no Sanchin. Miyagi introduced only a forward and back form in his version of Sanchin. Therefore, when merged with the Rokkishu Six Ji Hands, they introduce the significant and relative open hands and we get a whole lot closer to the developed look of TENSHO! The first three steps in Tensho and the double uke, also remained from Sanchin and also the Mawashi Uke. This conclusion is made although there is no validated recorded history that the Six Ji Hands and Sanchin Kata were the foundation that encouraged Miyagi O-Sensei to create Tensho-kata but, the theory fits better than most of the times. Domo arrigato gozaimashita Goju Ryu Yonshinkai Karate Do

02.01.2022 More information on kata analysis. This is from Seisan kata. Enjoy.

02.01.2022 One of the potential possibility in the analysis of kata application.

01.01.2022 Bagua Zhang Taiwan 2009

01.01.2022 KARATE John Forza started c.1965 201* and still going. The way back to Self-Defence...Continue reading

01.01.2022 The Modern (1936-****) Practice of Karate-do Goju Ryu Yonshin Kai Karate-Do Eventually, we will begin to discover where the origins may have evolved from. They, the Masters, describe the gradual progression of the art from, the Okinawan native breeds of the martial art of self-defence, to the current Karate-Do. Additionally, other well-documented references describe the path that was taken and the method employed in the expansion of the art to Japan. This particular part of...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Tanren, Kunren & Kaite Kata The Classification of Kata Practice John Forza Godan Karate... In the eyes of the founders of Karate certain aspects of the methods by which Kata is defined remain unchanged in Okinawa and Japans tradition to this day. Kata, in the west, still remains a mystery yet to be totally understood to some. Without the idea of practice methodology, the system leads itself down a path of misunderstanding and practices contrary to the philosophy, principles and function initiated by the old ways, emerge. Amongst many principles, there are three Kata practices that define their intended purpose. Tanren, Kunren and Kaite. Tanren The definition of Tanren is to Forge or Temper the same as one would by push ups, weights and stretching plus general toning exercises. Lateral shifting, striking to the side and rotational hip power generation is all combined to develop strong pushing muscle and punching power. The generation of power and position of the body is developed by the practice of the Kata defined by this term. They are further gauges of positioning parts of your body to suit the development of the form In Gojuryu Sanchin is a primary Tanren Kata and In Shorinryu Naifanchi is its equivalent. Applications (Bunkai) are not recommended. Other Kata has a blending of both. A Kata of Gojuryu such as Seyunchin contains many techniques in the form but not all are performed in the practice of combat application. The stance Shikodachi, for argument, is not a real combat stance but it has real contribution as a practice for the legs and lowering the body position. So it can be said this component of the Kata has a Tanren idea also. Kunren By interpretation Kunren means discipline. The purpose of Bunkai is Kunren as it manipulates the form and tries to define its real application precepts. Tanren practice in Kata is clearly defined by the practice of Pinan (Heian) 1 5. It is a methodical drill practice extracting the value of combat from Bassai and Kosokun Kata. If you manage to master the Pinan Kata then by correlation the primary Kata these evolved from will benefit. So Kunren can be said to be the methodical practice of extractions from higher primary kata in order to concentrate on specific points. Kaite The intent of Kaite is the practice on the concentration of combat within a Kata. Typically most of Gojuryu Kata (8) such as Suparinpei, Seisan are included and within Shorinryu Bassai, Kosokun, Jitte plus others. The Kaite Kata are most important in the application of real combat. It is quite obvious that by these definitions the practice of Kata is very selective against the required outcome. Believing that all Kata is applicable to combat is impractical as the positions within Tanren and Kunren would need changes to bring the techniques back to Kaite principles.

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