cathal Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I have been practicing this kata for a little while now and it is becoming one of my favourites. Below are links to the diagram and a video of this kata, if you aren't familiar with it. I've heard it can be compared to Chinto. If you practice this what do you think of this kata?Link to the diagram:http://karate.tomsk.ru/Video/Jorga/Gangaku.jpgLink to a video:http://www.natkd.com/movies/Forms/Shotokan/Gankaku-new.mpeg .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 That is a nice kata. I love to watch it. I think that is the one my instructor is going to show to me next. I can't wait. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Doing this has really helped my balance. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.A.L Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 what is your take on crane stance and following kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Miller Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Ah yes, my primary tournament kata. I loved that kata...Have to stay very centered with that kata and really good breathing.- Killer - Mizu No KokoroShodan - Nishiyama SenseiTable Tennis: http://www.jmblades.com/Auto Weblog: http://appliedauto.mypunbb.com/Auto Forum: http://appauto.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I like Gankaku and I've been working a lot on it recently. I've also started using it when I compete. It's a great kata for tournaments but there's also some fantastic bunkai and oyo that can be gotten from it too. It's a really nice kata to help people with balance issues as well. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 what is your take on crane stance and following kick.I don't have any problems with the stance or the kick, but found it challenging at first because my balance wasn't very good. There are a few bunkai applications I've seen where the opponent was used as part of the balancing, and others w/o the opponent standing. From a training perspective it is something we use to help keep our balance. We kick to the front, chamber, to the side, chamber, etc. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pers Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Thanks for the link , that is master Tanaka 8th dan JKA performing !One of the best in the world .It is a beautiful kata and a great aid in developing karate. never give up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Karate Kid Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 i love this kata its definatly one of my favorites "When I punch, I do not hit, it hits all by itself."Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.A.L Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 this is the only thing i found about kobayashi version of chintohttps://www.shoryukan.com/movies/kata/chinto.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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