Kumite Shotokan Style : Learning Karate At Home (1.3)

Kumite       Sparring in Karate is called kumite. It literally means "meeting of hands." Kumite is practiced both as a sport and as self-defense training.       Levels of physical contact during sparring vary considerably. Full contact karate has several variants. Knockdown karate (such as Kyokushin) uses full power techniques to bring an opponent to the ground. In kickboxing variants (for example K-1), the...

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Kata Ji'in : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.26)

Ji'in       Ji'in created as a tribute to the dead and tranquility / full strength of Gion. His real name is not known and his name was probably taken from the same source Gion. A discussion of this unfinished book The Best Karate. (Just Movements) (Learning) (Bunkai) Reference : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIRTA7gf4eo&index=12&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGLKxQRKay8 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbr_BmOS7Nc -...

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Kata Wankan : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.25)

Wankan       Wankan means "Crown King". this kata Shorin is not described in the book The Best Karate. kata Wankan is the shortest of all Kata Shotokan stream. This kata originally studied in Tomari, consisting of gentle movements and light of what we now see in kata Shotokan stream. (Just Movements) (Learning) (Bunkai) Reference : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHA7p6RntTk&index=17&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0 -...

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Kata Meikyo : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.24)

Meikyo       Meikyo means mirror clean mirrors (re-mastered the technique of Karate with exercise was repeated to obtain a clear understanding of the technique and character of Karate). kata Shorei has techniques in Kata Heian with more soft and quiet. The original name of this kata is Rohai. This kata is a favorite kata Sensei Masatoshi Nakayama. According to the original story, this kata is taken from a dance to ask God bring...

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Kata Gojushiho-Sho : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.23)

Gojushiho-Sho       Gojushiho-Sho means the lowest in the city said Gojushiho. This kata is a kata that inspiration from Shorin of a bird strike an enemy with the sharpness of the beak, wings and claws. High-level technical capabilities are needed to play or understand this kata.       Important thing :       One important feature of this kata is a technique handed sword. Has 65 movements...

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Kata Gojushiho-Dai : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.22)

Gojushiho-Dai       Gojushiho-Dai means 54 (fifty-four) steps (now 62 movement). kata Shorin was inspired by a bird strike the enemy with the sharpness of his beak. The old name is Useshi. kata is native to China and studied in China until the 20th century. Masatoshi Nakayama also learn kata Gojushiho-Dai when she learned Nijushiho with Mabuni.       Important thing :       With all the tenderness...

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Kata Nijushiho : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.21)

Nijushiho       Nijushiho means 24 (twenty four) steps (it now has 30 movement, but the movement of the original is 24 feet). The meaning of this kata is a natural picture of the flow of water or waves (sometimes slow movement with all its grandeur, sometimes strong and fast). This kata is kata Shorin (although there are claims as kata Shorei). This kata is a favorite instructor kata Frank Woon-A-Tai. In 1934 Master Funakoshi...

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Kata Sochin : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.20)

Sochin       Sochin means feeling / state of calm in the middle of the people (and the name is taken from a prime position in this kata). kata Sochin is kata Shorei, modified by Yoshitaka Funakoshi (son of Gichin Funakoshi).       Important thing :       Slow, full of energy and attitude movement sochin (also called Fudo-Dachi stance). Having 40 movement. (Just Movements) (Learning,...

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Kata Unsu : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.19)

Unsu       unsu means "Hands Like a Cloud". This kata is a kata Shorin no known origin. Hand with sweeping hand technique meaning opponents like a knife split the clouds in the sky. Masatoshi Nakayama Kata Unsu reminded that looks like a "crow daunting trying to dance", if kata Heian, Kanku-Dai, EMPI and Gion previously been mastered.       Important thing :       High and low leap, tenik...

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Kata Chinte : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.18)

Chinte       Chinte means "Magic Hands". This kata is a kata Shorin consisting of several Chinese techniques not found in Shotokan Karate. Gichin Finakoshi renamed it Shoin, but then changed again to name first (Chinte). Very difficult to master the correct use of power in this kata.       Important thing :       Has 33 movements. (Just Movements) (Learning, Movements and Bunkai) Reference...

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Kata Jion/Gion : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.17)

Jion/Gion       Meaning of Gion (sometimes read jion) has not been found. It is a kata Shorei named after the Chinese monk came to Okinawa. Gion is also the name of temples in Japan and China. And Gion known as the name of the Holy Buddhist monk. This kata name has not changed. Gion studied at Tomari. Another version of kata Gion also studied the style of Wado-Ryu Karate. In taking the name of the Holy Buddhist monk, Gion connotes...

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Kata Gankaku : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.16)

Gankaku       Gankaku means "Cranes Above Reefs" (the name is taken from one position in this kata - there is a position where such a stork on one leg (as the attacks in self-defense). It is a kaata that is very old, originally named Chinto, then the name was changed by Gichin Funakoshi. This kata is enhanced by Yasutsune Itosu. Gankaku a kata Shorin (although it can be said as a kata Shorei).       Important...

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Kata Enpi/Empi : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.15)

Enpi/Empi       Eempi (sometimes called Enpi) means the Flying Swallow. kata Shorin it learned in Tomari (until the Meiji Restoration, distributed to Shuri and Naha). This kata was formerly known as Wansu or Wanshu (After an expert Chinese martial arts came to Okinawa). name this kata is changed by Gichin Funakoshi. Yasutsune Itosu made significant improvements from the original kata motion.       Important...

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Kata Hangetsu : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.14)

Hangetsu       Hangetsu mean Quarter Moon / Half Moon (hence the name of the main attitude in Kata). This kata is a native of China and the original name was Seisan or Seishan. This kata was first exhibited at Tomari. This kata is kata Shorei.       Important thing :       Redistricting / necking, round arm and leg movements and breathing. Has 41 movements with the application time of 60...

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Kata Jitte : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.13)

Jitte       Jitte (sometimes read jutte) means ten hands or a miracle ten. kata shorei is derived from the Tomari. this kata may be demonstrated with a stick in hand. Name This word does not change (only jitte and Gion unchanged).       Important thing :       Hip rotation, and parry with a stick. It has 24 movements with the application time of 60 seconds. (Just Movements) (Learning,...

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Kata Kanku-Sho : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.12)

Kanku-Sho       Kanku-Sho means Kata loveliest in Kata Kanku. kata Shorin is a combination of Heian Yondan and Kanku-Dai.       Important thing :       The use of force properly, the speed and the expansion / contraction of the muscle. Has 47 movements. (Just Movements) (Learning, Movements and Bunkai) Reference : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQnidhH_xis&index=22&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYa_tye6R1M -...

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Kata Kanku-Dai : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.11)

Kanku-Dai       Kanku-Dai means to see the world or the sky (from the first movement). Said Dai show that Kata is greatest Kata Kanku . Kanku-Dai name original Kushanku , the name of a Chinese martial arts expert who came to Okinawa in the 18th century. this Kata is a favorite of Gichin Funakoshi and Kata is that he chose to demonstrated outside Okinawa. Gichin Funakoshi sure that Kanku-Dai has all the basic elements of Shotokan...

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Kata Bassai-Sho : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.10)

Bassai-Sho (Bassai-dai is quite difficult to learn and have a lot of movements. therefore no picture is quite appropriate to describe it. you should see the video directly.)       Bassai-Sho means lower than Bassai-Dai. Kata Shorin was coined by Yasutsune Itosu. this Kata is soft, but full of energy though not as Bassai-Dai.       Important thing :       Very strong defense and counter-attack...

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Kata Bassai-Dai : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.9)

Bassai-Dai (Bassai-dai is quite difficult to learn and have a lot of movements. therefore no picture is quite appropriate to describe it. you should see the video directly.)       Bassai-Dai is to destroy the enemy's defense with ingenuity and find the opponent's weaknesses (mostly mean "Onslaught The Very Strong"). Kata is learned at level 3 kyu to level Shodan (Dan I). Originally called Passai, Kata was first shown in...

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Kata Tekki Sandan : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.8)

Tekki Sandan       Tekki Sandan means Kata Tekki third of the series Kata Tekki.       Important thing :       Low body position is strong, hip vibe and attitude aside. Has 36 movements with the application time of 50 seconds. (Just movements) (Learning, movements and bunkai) Reference : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CnF07ueGw&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0&index=9 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR4I4kkbqdk - https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/ -...

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Kata Tekki Nidan : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.7)

Tekki Nidan       Kata Tekki Nidan means two of the series Kata Tekki. Tekki Nidan and Tekki Sandan studied for the first time at the level of brown belt, but not studied intensively to Black belt level.       Important thing :      Low body position is strong, hip vibe and attitude aside. It has 24 movements, with the application time of 50 seconds. (Just movements) (Learning,...

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Kata Tekki Shodan : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.6)

Tekki Shodan       Tekki means the iron horse or riding position. kata Tekki Shodan is the first in a series kata Tekki.Kata Tekki is kata Shorei, illustrates the strength, technique forcefully. Kata Tekki created and revised by Itosu Yasutsune. Gichin Funakoshi spent three years to learn and master each Kata Tekki (at that time, each student spent several years studying Kato). Tekki Shodan has the original name Naihanchi and...

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Kata Heian Godan : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.5)

Heian Godan       Heian Godan means Kata heian fifth of Heian Series. Kata is related to Kato Gankaku.       Important thing :       Flexibility and balance. It has 23 movements with the application time of 50 seconds. (Just movements) (Learning, movements and bunkai) Reference : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2PI96VaLds&index=5&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csqFSv_z7Vw - https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/ -...

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Kata Heian Yodan : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.4)

Heian Yodan       Heian Yondan means kata heian fourth of the series heian. Kata is related to Kata Kanku-Dai.       Important thing :       Development / contraction, blocks and completion techniques. Has 27 movements with the application time of 50 seconds. (Just Movements) (Learning, movements and bunkai) Reference : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvV5Owgqk68&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0&index=4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM1eeNregCM - https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/ -...

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Kata Heian Sandan : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.3) :

Heian Sandan       Heian Sandan Heian third means of Kata Heian series. Kata is related to Kata jitte.       Important thing :       Attitude aside and parry on (on the shoulder / head). Having the 20 movements with the application time of 40 seconds. (Just movements) (Learning, movements and bunkai) Reference : - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChuKW_Kvn-U&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0&index=3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3cOT4UofNo - https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/ -...

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Kata Heian Nidan : Learning Karate At Home (1.2.2)

Heian Nidan       Heian Nidan means Heian second series. Originally this kata was the first kata, but Gichin Funakoshi change, as Kata is more difficult to learn or teach him. this kata is associated with Kata Bassai-Dai.       Important thing :       The attitude behind backward, sideways kick, reversing the position of the waist / hip and a combination of techniques. It has 26 movements...

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