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 kicking, pretend and use some parts of the body as a weapon. Has 48 movements.

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Reference :

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVlLm8qMQI&index=23&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OztWOFMSNbo

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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.

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Reference :

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jviyvxq93uQ&index=25&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E9A1-2iNqg

- https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/

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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 serenity, full of pride, and the full power of such a study. This kata is demonstrated by Sensei Tanaka in the book The Best Karate.

      Important thing :

      Tranquility, a movement full of energy, with a great fighting spirit. Has 47 movements with the application time of 60 seconds.

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Reference :

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPCqsosrOo&index=13&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flNQ7yWqpeE
- https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/
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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 thing

      Balance and kick sideways. Has 42 movements with the application time of 60 seconds.

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Reference :

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQqX0sqFkp8&index=24&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPBO4UpO8Kg
- https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/
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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 thing :

      High-low position of the body, the rapid movement (speed). Has 37 movements with the application time of 60 seconds.

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Reference :

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9-RIPkuh8I&index=16&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax7QG8LrSZ4
- https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/
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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 seconds.

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Reference :

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_lMaSjwcyI&index=10&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v--vmNXg6M4

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gi2wKLYyxc

- https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/

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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.

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Reference :

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBJkLdrO4wI&index=11&list=PL7E6AE4B1911CF3C0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omnkCIAhfdQ
- https://inkaiviladago.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/diagram-kata/
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