There is nothing new under the Sun, everything has already been discovered and invented. It is just new to a new generation. We are all standing on the shoulders of giants who came before us.
I really like your interpretation of this kata. I assumed bringing the foot up to the knee was only to avoid a sweep or foot stomp. It amazes me how much can be taught from one kata. Thanks for posting this video. This is great stuff.
I studied from 79 - 81 and reached 3kyu before stopping for various reasons. I started up again on my own in January 2010, so I've studying on my own for about 2.5 years now - the same as when I was part of a dojo. I enjoy the self training since I have the freedom to work on what I want. I do miss not being able to practice with a partner though.
love this site. I always find another application and interpretation to katas, some are close to thinks I have been taught and some are " new to me" ideas . Thank you for your views and open minded way of looking at kata, it actually help reinforce my open mindedness
From the Shotokan side, I especially love all three tekki kata for their close-in fighting techniques. I just train alone, I'm not concerned about learning kata for grading, but for real life application.
I'm beginning to see that. My Sensei encourages me to explore all options and find what works for me so your videos are a great learning tool. Thanks again and keep'em comin'!
Dear makantjh, The foot action is several things, it is a move to "avoid" a kick or sweep, but it is also a kicks, sweep and stomp. Kata is an amazing thing and a lot of fun to discover how ingenious they are and how effective the applications can be.
Dear ShotokanGerry, You certainly have the right attitude for real karate training. I always say if you were in a deserted island and you could only have one kata with you, I would pick Naihanchi. It is the most awesome kata for fighting, it has nothing to do with sport just kicking major butt. You say you train alone, I assume you were part of a dojo at one point or are you self taught?
Oneminutebunkai, thank you for your fine work! What do you think of this thought: I'm convinced that Naihanchi was developed primarily as a study of how to issue force, what the Chinese call "fa jing". It was originally the first form taught, so it makes sense to me that a new trainee would be taught the principles of how to issue force. Also in order to perform the kata properly one must develop the ability that the Chinese call "opening the kua". When I came up with this thought, it gave new meaning to my performance of the kata. Just one example of that is the relationship between the nami-gaeshi and the subsequent forearm actions. When the nami-gaeshi is performed properly with the body center not shifting to the support leg prior to the nami-gaeshi, the energy flows naturally to the direction of the subsequent movement in the kata. This I believe has some similarities in concept with the principle described by Jack Dempsey in what he called "the falling step" to power a punch. For the last few years I've been analyzing karate kata from an internal martial arts perspective and I'm finding that to be instrumental in reaching levels beyond anything I was taught or that I observed in any instructor in my previous training. I would be very interested in your thoughts on this.
One can and certainly should apply internal concepts to Okinawan Karate if these are known and understood, for I agree with you that they are universal and applicable. Naihanchi certainly has tremendous "force" (Fajing) in it, and at the same time has lightness and subtelty. The mention of the "falling step" is great forI have not heard many people acknowledge it, there is no other kata that demonstrates this principle better than this move in Naihanchi. Your ideas and revelations are great and I think you are moving in the right direction? What style do you practice Ari?
Excellent, excellent, excellent. This series of naihanchi bunkai are an incredible asset to a wide range of students; we study this kata in Tang Soo Do as well. May I join the call below from Sensei Ken for a study of bassai dai?
Thank you for this and all the other Kata, would you cover Bassai and Niseishi kata? This is definately on parr with Sensei Iain Abernethy, Sensei Vince Morris and Sensei John Burke. As do not have my Sensei anymore, I look to teachers ike you for guidance etc. OSU.
Dear stompySharpNpointy,Thats me too, I prefer a sweep that equals a kick, but you have to remember that Im demonstrating on someone I like! But If I did not like him, I'm with you on this one!
Dear Sensei Ken, Yes I will consider everything under the Sun. It may take me some time so please be patient and forgive me if I don't get to it soon. Help me out by sending me a clip of the move you would like me to consider, a phone camera is fine (I do all of mine with an iPhone). The gentlemen you mention have contributed to our understanding of Kata and have inspired me over time. I am just a perpetual student of Karate and Kobudo.
There is nothing new under the Sun, everything has already been discovered and invented. It is just new to a new generation. We are all standing on the shoulders of giants who came before us.
I really like your interpretation of this kata. I assumed bringing the foot up to the knee was only to avoid a sweep or foot stomp. It amazes me how much can be taught from one kata. Thanks for posting this video. This is great stuff.
I studied from 79 - 81 and reached 3kyu before stopping for various reasons. I started up again on my own in January 2010, so I've studying on my own for about 2.5 years now - the same as when I was part of a dojo. I enjoy the self training since I have the freedom to work on what I want. I do miss not being able to practice with a partner though.
Love One Minute Bunkai! Endlessly thought provoking and inspiring! Thanks so much.
Thank you Stuart. If I make you think then I did my job!
love this site. I always find another application and interpretation to katas, some are close to thinks I have been taught and some are " new to me" ideas . Thank you for your views and open minded way of looking at kata, it actually help reinforce my open mindedness
From the Shotokan side, I especially love all three tekki kata for their close-in fighting techniques. I just train alone, I'm not concerned about learning kata for grading, but for real life application.
I'm beginning to see that. My Sensei encourages me to explore all options and find what works for me so your videos are a great learning tool. Thanks again and keep'em comin'!
Amazing interpretations of various kata and techniques. Thank you Sensei.
excellent clips, really enjoyed the different applications you've shown, always good to see something different. Ossu!!
Dear makantjh,
The foot action is several things, it is a move to "avoid" a kick or sweep, but it is also a kicks, sweep and stomp. Kata is an amazing thing and a lot of fun to discover how ingenious they are and how effective the applications can be.
Dear ShotokanGerry,
You certainly have the right attitude for real karate training. I always say if you were in a deserted island and you could only have one kata with you, I would pick Naihanchi. It is the most awesome kata for fighting, it has nothing to do with sport just kicking major butt.
You say you train alone, I assume you were part of a dojo at one point or are you self taught?
Thank you for your kind words, I will consider those Kata and put them on my list of future videos.
Sus videos me agradan muchísimo, explican todo tan bien.
Violently Elegant, like bunkai should be.
Oneminutebunkai, thank you for your fine work! What do you think of this thought: I'm convinced that Naihanchi was developed primarily as a study of how to issue force, what the Chinese call "fa jing". It was originally the first form taught, so it makes sense to me that a new trainee would be taught the principles of how to issue force. Also in order to perform the kata properly one must develop the ability that the Chinese call "opening the kua". When I came up with this thought, it gave new meaning to my performance of the kata. Just one example of that is the relationship between the nami-gaeshi and the subsequent forearm actions. When the nami-gaeshi is performed properly with the body center not shifting to the support leg prior to the nami-gaeshi, the energy flows naturally to the direction of the subsequent movement in the kata. This I believe has some similarities in concept with the principle described by Jack Dempsey in what he called "the falling step" to power a punch. For the last few years I've been analyzing karate kata from an internal martial arts perspective and I'm finding that to be instrumental in reaching levels beyond anything I was taught or that I observed in any instructor in my previous training. I would be very interested in your thoughts on this.
One can and certainly should apply internal concepts to Okinawan Karate if these are known and understood, for I agree with you that they are universal and applicable. Naihanchi certainly has tremendous "force" (Fajing) in it, and at the same time has lightness and subtelty. The mention of the "falling step" is great forI have not heard many people acknowledge it, there is no other kata that demonstrates this principle better than this move in Naihanchi. Your ideas and revelations are great and I think you are moving in the right direction? What style do you practice Ari?
Excellent, excellent, excellent. This series of naihanchi bunkai are an incredible asset to a wide range of students; we study this kata in Tang Soo Do as well. May I join the call below from Sensei Ken for a study of bassai dai?
I like what you share.
Escelente parabéns 👏👏👏👏
Fully agree with Sensei Ken! All the best to you, osu!
Thank you for this and all the other Kata, would you cover Bassai and Niseishi kata? This is definately on parr with Sensei Iain Abernethy, Sensei Vince Morris and Sensei John Burke.
As do not have my Sensei anymore, I look to teachers ike you for guidance etc.
OSU.
Dear stompySharpNpointy,Thats me too, I prefer a sweep that equals a kick, but you have to remember that Im demonstrating on someone I like! But If I did not like him, I'm with you on this one!
Thank you!
Dear Sensei Ken, Yes I will consider everything under the Sun. It may take me some time so please be patient and forgive me if I don't get to it soon. Help me out by sending me a clip of the move you would like me to consider, a phone camera is fine (I do all of mine with an iPhone). The gentlemen you mention have contributed to our understanding of Kata and have inspired me over time. I am just a perpetual student of Karate and Kobudo.
j aime bien
techniques simples et decisives
ce que je recherche dans le karate shorin
All this time, I thought it was a low sweep defense. Tricky tricky.
It could be! Depends on how you look at it!
Well executed bunkai.....Thank you for sharing....
Osu
Jerry
Fully agree with sensei ken
You can find Nahanchi in all kata in my opinion.
Its the bomb!
I would pay good money if you would teach me I have looked all of my life for a real teacher like your self I beg of you please teach me.
Реально работает.)
00:23..???????!
Начало связки еще где то рядом с исходником а потом фантазия ... не похоже на бункай, похоже на импровизацию на тему найханчи.