Yasutsune Makoto Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Does anyone out there specialize in this kata? I am just learning it and would like to hear your opinions on this one. Especially any interpretations of what this kata develops in your training. (Ie: Hangetsu develops breathing, synchronization, internal strength) To me it seems a good multiple opponent kata (as the all do) that has a focus on closing and gaining distance on the opponents. Gi, Yu, Rei, Jin, Makoto, Melyo, Chugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menjo Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Does anyone out there specialize in this kata? I am just learning it and would like to hear your opinions on this one. Especially any interpretations of what this kata develops in your training. (Ie: Hangetsu develops breathing, synchronization, internal strength) To me it seems a good multiple opponent kata (as the all do) that has a focus on closing and gaining distance on the opponents.Awesome, this kata is my favorite to watch...although I haven't learned it, and wont for quite some time.In terms of development, I'd say its requires alot of body connection to even get a solid knowledge of it, compared to other kata. This is why it is a very advanced kata. Your success in this kata relys on your hips, breathing, and experiance.You might also notice that Nijushiho teaches and develops a certain flow with your techniques. "Time is what we want most, but what we use worst"William Penn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I'm in the same boat as Menjo, haven't learned it yet but definitely want to. .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...
Pacificshore Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 This perhaps one of my favorite Shotokan katas. For a hardstyle kata, it moves quiet well utilizing both speed and power, as well as utilizing angle movements, and incorperating circluar movements at the end. I am competing this next week at a tournament, and have decided on doing Nijushiho as my primary kata, backed up by Anaku in case of a tie Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardHangHong Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I'm in the same boat. I love to watch this kata, but I haven't learnt it yet. I'm still re-learning a few other katas from our syllabus but Nijushiho is on my list as my next Shotokan kata to learn. Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasutsune Makoto Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Awesome guys. The fluidity of the kata makes it a lot of fun and it has excellent bunkai, at least the way I am seeing the kata. I hope you all get to learn it soon and good luck to Pacificshore in your tournament. It might become a new favorite...I'd be interested to hear some of your ideas for the bunkai of steps 6 and 7, I see a a release from a grab on both wrists (or a defense) and a collarbone break to the front, using the front leg as a knee break on the way down,. What do you think? Gi, Yu, Rei, Jin, Makoto, Melyo, Chugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilex Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I love this kata, by back-up for competitions, great flow incorporating style spped and technique. beautiful when performed correctly Let us walk the way of karate together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotokanKid Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I took a seminar just on this, but it's not really my style. My style is more quick; enpi or kanku-sho.I think this is a great kata for breathing, control, and body dynamics. "What we do in life, echoes in eternity.""We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Well Nijushiho came through for me this year at my tourney today Came in 2nd after having to do it twice due to a tie in my category! Got a nice silver medal for it too Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menjo Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Well Nijushiho came through for me this year at my tourney today Came in 2nd after having to do it twice due to a tie in my category! Got a nice silver medal for it too Congrats on your success! "Time is what we want most, but what we use worst"William Penn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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