What Kata do you Know?

[armanox]

Posted Tensho and Kihon Godan. Kusanku will take a bit to upload, since I have to transfer that from VHS. But, it'll be done by my Sensei's sensei, Hanshi Takeshi Miyagi, so it should be worth it. BTW, Kihon Godan was created by my sensei, so it's probably unfamiliar to anyone who sees it.

Tensho

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Kihon Godan

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/armanox/th_KihonGodan.jpg

[Shokei Marcsui]

Taikyoku Ichi

[Sohan]

Taikyoku Ichi

Interesting. We refer to the first Taikyoku as Shodan. I assume they're the same kata...?..

With respect,

Sohan

[Yasutsune Makoto]

Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Godan

Tekki Shodan, Nidan

Basai-Dai

Kanku-Dai

Kanku-Sho

Jitte

Hangetsu

Empi

Gankaku

Jion

Unsu

Sochin

[Shokei Marcsui]

Taikyoku Ichi

Interesting. We refer to the first Taikyoku as Shodan. I assume they're the same kata...?..

With respect,

Sohan

Shodan? That's a pretty cool name. Taikyoku Ichi is the first kata I learned in kyokushin. It's a pretty general kata (lower block & punch) and i'm sure it has different names in different okinawan based martial arts.

[Sohan]

Taikyoku Ichi

Interesting. We refer to the first Taikyoku as Shodan. I assume they're the same kata...?..

With respect,

Sohan

Shodan? That's a pretty cool name. Taikyoku Ichi is the first kata I learned in kyokushin. It's a pretty general kata (lower block & punch) and i'm sure it has different names in different okinawan based martial arts.

It sounds the same. Start with lower block with taikyoku step to left, step forward with middle punch. These are repeated at the corners for a total of six times with a three middle punch down/back phase after the 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 series. Very important kata because of the stepping principles that many students unfortunately don't get.

With respect,

Sohan

[Shokei Marcsui]

I agree. It's a very boring kata to watch due to the number of required strikes. The H or I formation (depending on your perspective) is the basis for a majority of kata that karate practioners peform.

It's my favorite kata next to Sanchin.

[Sohan]

I agree. It's a very boring kata to watch due to the number of required strikes. The H or I formation (depending on your perspective) is the basis for a majority of kata that karate practioners peform.

It's my favorite kata next to Sanchin.

That's why I like Shudokan kata: Pempi, Pempo, Empe Iwa, Empe Take, Rohai Shodan, Shimpaton, and the Kyokus, among others. They don't follow that pattern, and use whipping circular movements that are quite complementary to Shorin Ryu.

With respect,

Sohan

[Shokei Marcsui]

Shudokan? I've never heard of that. What style is that?

And I do agree with the pattern issue. I wish kata was not as linear as it was, but then again that's why we have Kumite.

[Sohan]

Shudokan? I've never heard of that. What style is that?

And I do agree with the pattern issue. I wish kata was not as linear as it was, but then again that's why we have Kumite.

Hope this helps.

Reprinted with permission by Sensei Mark Moeller:

Shudokan Karate-do was taken to Japan from Okinawa in the 1930's by master Kanken Toyama. Toyama was a well-known instructor who was awarded the status of "Karate Master" by the Japanese government. His school was called "The Institute for the Cultivation of the Way", and the name "Shodokan", became the name of his karate system.

Shudokan is a composite system encompassing all the major Okinawan styles, certain Chinese systems, and Kobujutsu ("Ancient Arts"). There are also Kata unique to Shudokan, the practice of which is characterized by large, circular motions with an emphasis on covering motions. The power that is generated by these motions can be compared to the power of waves crashing on a beach. The practice of long extensions of motion also develops power and physique. Deep, narrow stances give the ability to change directions quickly. The Shudokan practitioner develops both internal and external power - a balance that leads to good health and overall development.

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With respect,

Sohan