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Meaning of the word Ananku


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Anybody know what the meaning of the word(s) Ananku is? Or Anan, for that matter? And which language they're in?

 

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hm, did you try googling it??? where did you hear the word??

"you wouldnt care what people thought of you, if you knew how seldom they really did."

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Anybody know what the meaning of the word(s) Ananku is? Or Anan, for that matter? And which language they're in?

 

Thanks!

hm, did you try googling it??? where did you hear the word??
Ananku

 

The exact origin of Ananku is unknown, but it is believed that Chotoku Kyan (1870-1945) brought back this form to the Tomari region from Taiwan in the year 1895. Ananku means peace or safety from the south. The kata was developed as part of the Tomari-Te system and during the 1900's, was further passed on by Shoshin Nagamine (born 1907) and the Matsubayashi Ryu style.

 

The kata emphasizes both offensive and defensive moves from a deap forward leaning stance (front leg bent). Strong punches and double-punches occur throughout the form.

 

 

 

thats all i could find, hope it helps!!!!

"you wouldnt care what people thought of you, if you knew how seldom they really did."

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I think Anan was a chines master and Ananku means light from south.Ananku is a tomari kata in Kyan lineage , Anan is a Naha-te kata , the most famous Anan is Ryuei ryu version which won a world title (performed by sakamoto) Mabuni also had his version so shito ryu also practice Anan, Konishi learnet it from mabuni and adapted to Shindo jenin ryu as well.

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