strangepair03 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I will let you know...I am usually in the city twice a month or so. A punch should stay like a treasure in the sleeve. It should not be used indiscrimately.Kyan Chotoku Sensei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu5toforever Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 alright, I live in the east village since I go to NYU. We actually have spring break the 12th-20th this month. I'll be in the city rather than going back to Wisconsin He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangepair03 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I thank you for the invite...this is a tough 3 weeks for me...I am a piper in an Emerald society band and as you can guess this is the "holy month" I will drop you a line when things let up. A punch should stay like a treasure in the sleeve. It should not be used indiscrimately.Kyan Chotoku Sensei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu5toforever Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 wow, I'm sure this is a very interesting month for you. He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmantim Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Hi everyone. I'm a Roku Kyu (That'd be a green belt in my dojo). I'm from South Jersey, but currently reside in Northern Virginia. My sensei is of the Uezu lineage. As for the opening of wansu.....It starts out in a neutral stance (can't recall the name), with toes pointed forward, feet about shoulder-with apart (maybe a little bit more) And "The Hidden Fist".....The first Geidan Barai does chamber and explodes forth. I've been taught that that is one of (if not, THE) most powerful move(s) in the kata, the opening block. "Pain is weakness leaving the body".....my Makiwara tells me so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu5toforever Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 That's what I have been taught, it's called heiko dachi. You go straight from the shield hands to the hidden fist without separating the two hands. In other versions I have seen a swinging motion done with the fist as you step out into a seiuchin stance. He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag-Isshinryu Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 We've got Isshinryu here, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. I just started recently, but I'm way ahead of most people. In my short time, I've got a more-developed Seisan Kata than the white belts and yellow belts in my class. I'm not sure which lineage we follow, but I'll check with my Sensei this Thursday, because I'm curious now. Lure with bait; Strike with chaos.~ I: Making of Plans, "Art of War", Sun Tzu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmantim Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 UPDATE: I just attended a seminar with Sensei John Divine, Co-Vice President of the O.I.K.K.A. (directly under Master Uezu and one of 2 representitives in the U.S.), the man is brilliant......and fast. We went over some history, bunkai, and "blitz" type sparring maneuvers that'll really batter down your opponent's defenses. "Pain is weakness leaving the body".....my Makiwara tells me so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu5toforever Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 That's awesome. I must say that I am quite out of the loop when it comes to Isshin-Ryu events, like seminars, because I have lived in Wisconsin so long. Nothing ever comes to the midwest. There are a few in Illinois once in a while, but that's not too often, and those are often difficult to get to. He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangepair03 Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 That's awesome. I must say that I am quite out of the loop when it comes to Isshin-Ryu events, like seminars, because I have lived in Wisconsin so long. Nothing ever comes to the midwest. There are a few in Illinois once in a while, but that's not too often, and those are often difficult to get to. I you like I could send the list of Advincula sensei seminars for this year. He will be in NJ 2 or 3 times, CT once and I think Brooklyn, not sure. He runs really great seminars, lots of info and you get it from a 1st generation student. If your interested let me know. Cheers!! A punch should stay like a treasure in the sleeve. It should not be used indiscrimately.Kyan Chotoku Sensei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now