donvieira
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Definately: Kanryo Higaonna Chojun Miyagi Kina Seiko Morio Higaonna Shinzato Saihachi Mayeda Ueshiba
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I would have wanted to train with Chojun Miyagi.
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donvieira replied to Zauriel's topic in General Martial Arts Discussion
I must say that Morio Higaonna is the absolute most humble individual I have ever met. No arrogance whatsoever. He is pure and true to the martial arts. I do not think anybody alive today possess his qualities not only as a person but as a true Karate master. Don Vieira -
It's all about the instructor/orgin of the style. If you have ever seen Morio Higaonna (Okinawa Go Ju Ryu) or Toshiro Osgiro (Shorin-Ryu) move you would be mind boggled at how skilled they are. They are both TRUE Masters of the martial arts yet Shorin ryu is linear for a reason, Oshiro Sensei told me that it was developed to fight against the Japanese swordsman when Japan took over Okinawa and took all their weapons away. It's something that you cannot compare, they are both great arts as all arts but they have a purpose/reason they were developed the way they did. Good Luck, Don
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I have a makiwara that I bought through Paul enfield and it is the closest I have ever hit compared to an in ground makiwara. The masters still do makiwara to this day, that in itself should speak volumes. Don
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First off, how old are you. You should not be training Sanchin until 16 or 17 years of age. Until then you should focus on coordinating your breathing with movement, make it smooth and flowing. I had the honor to train with Morio Higaonna Sensei on Sanchin and you truly need a highly knowledgeable sensei for correct training. Great exercises to prepare you for true karate training is do you jun bi undo and hojo undo on a regular basis. It will help you understand what Sanchin can do for you. Do not let anyone fool you either, Sanchin is the foundation for developing ttrue Karate power. Good Luck, Don