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Stand in Shiko Dachi, horse stance with the toes pointed out at 45 degrees. To lead with the left leg, turn the left foot to 90 degrees with your heels in line. Rotate your waist in that direction forcing you shoulders more squared to face the left direction. It is important not to move the right foot or leg when positioning yourslef. A common error is to let the right knee lean inward instead of being forced outwards. I would think that Okinawan Away Stance would be more different.

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Sorry no. I googled this info for you. Apparently, there is a video of Chibana Sensei kata. I would suggest contacting the primary website and requesting information or locations of sensei who can transmit this Shorin-Ryu / Shuri-Te kata to you. http://www.toyei.com/ChosinChibana.html

Yes, Koshokun and Kanku kata are variatons on the sme theme. It is very interesting to have two practitioners perform these kata together. I try to avoid learning variations,ather focusing on one preentation of a kata true to what is transmitted. Winter and pass conditions may delay a visit to Boise to Spring. Please email me to discuss the possibility further.

I teach you a kata, you teach me a kata.

I appreciate the desire to share a kata from the foundation styles. Here is the list of kata I have available for exchange. I have a preference for traditional/instructional rather than tournament kata. Kihon Kata Ichi Kihon Kata Ichi Gyaku Zuki Kihon Kata Ni Kihon Kata Ni Gyaku Zuki Kihon Kata San Kihon Kata San Gyaku Zuki Kihon Kata Shi Kihon Kata Shi Gyaku Zuki Kihon Kata Go Kihon Kata Go Gyaku Zuki Pinan Shodan Pinan Nidan Pinan Sandan Pinan Yondan Pinan Godan Hangetsu Heian Shodan Heian Nidan Heian Sandan Heian Yondan Heian Godan Aoyagi Annanko Empi Bassai Dai Bassai-Sho Happo Sho Bassai Dai Bassai Sho Chinte Jitte Kosokun Dai Kosokun Sho Matsukaze Rohai Shodan Rohai Nidan Juroku Penpo Kenpaku Kensho Kenshu Nijushiho Shiho Kosokun Shinpa Shinsei Sanchin Seienchin Seipai Seisan Tensho

Shito-Ryu is one of the Okinawan style cousins. You take a small group of young Okinawan men and train them with a few different peers. These peers went out of Okinawan as a means of survival during WWII. Yes, Shito-Ryu is of both Naha-Te and Shuri-Te. The previous post gave a good overview of the instructors and their relationship to each other.

I am seeking Sensei who are willing to exchange Okinawan style Karate kata.

Martial arts books and videos are just like any other technical manuals, unless you know the langauge volumes are lost in the interpretation. We spend years learning to mimic and read other people's movements. We can translate this literacy into the ability to gain an overview of a different kata, movement, or technique through reference material. First you must learn the language. I suggest that you find an instructor who will work with your need for flexibility.

The following suggestions will assist you in selecting a self-defense program or a martial arts school to further your education, skills, and address your personal goals. Study the Instructor. What are the qualities that you see in the instructor that you would like to acquire? What is the instructor’s teaching style, communication skill, and reward system? Watch the Students: Their experiences will reflect in their participation, demeanor, interaction with others, and overall attitude. School Focus: The focus of the head instructor, school, and style maybe on tournaments, training discipline, health and fitness, philosophy or self defense. Once you have identified several likely candidates attend some classes as an observer and a participant. Most programs should let you watch or even tryout a class session for free. Then you can make a more informed decision.

You have the reality of limiting yourself to $50 per month for training. It is important to stick to this limit since if you cannot meet the obligation of more in training membership you will probably not stay for long. Therefore undermining your training goals. There are those of us who believe that it is your interest and committment to studying the martial arts that is the greatest expense. I would prefer a student who has persistence and committment to one who feels that the cost is the greatest committment.