It is uncertain if this diplomat actually created the kata or if he even existed, but many credit the kata to one of his alleged students, santunuku sakugawa. This is the second part of my interview with iain abernethy uks leading expert on practical kata bunkai. This hypothesisessay was originally written for my own club website a few years ago, and a version was published in martial arts guardian. For the martial artist this kata is named for, see kusanku. All performed katas during eight karate 1 premiere leagues in year 2015 were recorded. Tode sakugawa studied under kushanku for a number of years and he eventually formulated kushanku kata as a means to record the combative methods kushanku had taught him. International hayashiha shitoryu karatedo federation performed by sensei junko arai. This kata is one of the oldest that can be traced in the records, and it has more similarity to the northern shaolin chinese system than other karate katas. Indeed the active study of the kata as opposed to just practising them is something that all karateka should engage in. Feb 08, 2019 other nice kata that are out there for shotokaners to find and add to their toolbox include suparinpei, seipai, seisan, seiunchin, tensin, tensho, rohai, ananku, shiho kushanku, shiho kushanku sho, three or four more versions of bassai, another version of wankan, and many, many others. The fact that the most demanding throw in the form is the last technique recorded would again support the idea that the kata may record kushanku s syllabus in the order it was taught. The fact that the most demanding throw in the form is the last technique recorded would again support the idea that the kata may record kushankus syllabus in the order it was taught.
Kata kushanku yoi karatedo way of the empty hand block block step up gedan barrai gyakuzuki prepare soto uke gyakuzuki prepare soto uke step across soto uke maegeri. World champion rika usami teaches chatan yara kusanku kata. Kushanku and he is referenced as an influence on the okinawan masters most associated with the creation of the kata kushanku. Pdf karatedo shito ryu une bibliographie, paris, kayogi. Motivation sentence bjj i am free karate by senseibilly fitness workouts, sport. Kushanku and channan therefore kanku dai, kanku sho and the heian katas and the various tai chi styles yang, chen, wu, sun were derived from the chang quan and bazi quan systems and the writings of wang zong yue and general qi. The most unsuccessful katas are gankaku and kata chatanyara kushanku, and unsu. Kushanku is a kata of variety and is very similar to the northern shaolin chinese style of kata. Such is a demonstration of contrived bunkai the secret fighting techniques hidden within the kata that we learn and pass on and how we understand them, manipulate them and demonstrate them. Because kata is composed of a certain assumption, katachi, a form, shall be created as a result of this process.
Other nice kata that are out there for shotokaners to find and add to their toolbox include suparinpei, seipai, seisan, seiunchin, tensin, tensho, rohai, ananku, shiho kushanku, shiho kushanku sho, three or four more versions of bassai, another version of. The kata is a record of the combative techniques and concepts formulated by a chinese martial artist who went by the name of kushanku. Kata kushanku prepare tetsui strike slide uraken jodan empi souble block step round turn block block juji uke step round turn gedan juji uke nedan geri jodan uraken jodan step round turn page 5. Heian shodan the word heian is a mixture of the syllables for heiwan and antei peacefulness and calmness. Kusanku kata kata description rei bow set bend forward at the waist, hands start in regular set then come up and around making a circle 1. Practice consistency in stances, torgue, and momentum in this kata.
This pdf details the first kata of the heian series. In matsubayashiryu karate, the kata is known for its flying kick and its cheating stance, which robs the opponent of opportunities to attack by extending one leg. Originally, the kata was called kushanku, named after a chinese diplomat and kung fu expert. Kusanku or kushanku, also known as kwang shang fu, was a chinese martial artist who lived during the 18th century. Straighten your legs to lift the opponent into the air. Kushanku was the name of a chinese public official who came to okinawa in the 1700s. He is credited as having an influence on virtually all karatederived martial arts. Barcelona 2010 sensei jesus arjona, joan carreras y fran visiedo. This selection contains kushanku from the full version of katas volume 2. Kusanku learned the art of chuan fa in china from a shaolin monk. Keeping the arms and hands relaxed bring the hands to the center, with the left overlapping the right, so that the fingertips are even the end of each index finger is even with the end of each little finger, palms facing inward. Hence, majority of practitioners today do not like to practice katas and tend to prefer free fights sparing, because it seems that kata practice is not much applicable in real situations. It was named after a chinese official named kushanku who supposedly taught it to tode sakugawa in shuri, okinawa in 1762. Some will not like the drawing of connections between hsingi and art i have hardly practiced and karate and taiji but if the hypothesis inspires people.
Mike rother mike rother improvement kata, the five coaching kata questions coaching condition. Peichin takahara is said to have ktaa kushanku demonstrate his fighting prowess and was greatly impressed by him. Wangs treatise, the lost book of kushanku was taken to okinawa and served as the first karate syllabus. There are some 60 movements and many changes of direction and height, as well as a diversity of techniques. Historical footage of soke hoshu ikeda teaching kushanku kata in miami florida, year 1998. May 07, 2008 this book along with introduction to karate by ohgami make a great guide for learing wado, or any style of karate. Because of the complexity of its techniques, kusanku is the highest ranking and most complex kata in matsubayashiryu, and is said to take more than ten years to master. Kushanku kata also known as kankudai and kosokun is one of the most popular forms in modern karate. The range of kyokushin kata is as diverse as the martial arts background of the thus, the early kata are mostly based on shotokan taikyoku and pinan and. Free shotokan kata book discussion in taekwondo started by dancingalone, mar 5, 2010. Kushanku is one of the longest katas and it contains a wide variety of techniques.
Kusanku was the okinawan name for kwang shang fu, a sapposhi emissary of chinas ruling class sent to okinawa in the 18th century. The kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws. Jun 16, 2016 such is a demonstration of contrived bunkai the secret fighting techniques hidden within the kata that we learn and pass on and how we understand them, manipulate them and demonstrate them. The original versions of the kata were named pinan.
Analysis of frequency and successfulness of katas in k1 premiere league article pdf available in ido movement for culture 184. The story of bunkai is truly long and winding, filled with myth, imagination, a few facts, untold misunderstandings, make believe, fairy tales and. Tokui kata these are the free choice kata for grades above 2nd kyu. The first part of the book describes the dynamics of kata and explains many of the basics common to all kata.
Other nice kata that are out there for shotokaners to find and add to their toolbox include suparinpei, seipai, seisan, seiunchin, tensin, tensho, rohai, ananku, shiho kushanku, shiho kushanku sho, three or four more versions of bassai, another version of wankan, kat many, many others. He is credited as having an influence on virtually all karate derived martial arts. This kata uses stances and attacks comprising of the five previous pinan kata. However, in order to get master certificate in any karate style, you have to learn bunch of katas. When hands touch, stand straight with open kamae left hand comes over right in vertical shuto blocking motion 2. Other forms of kushanku are kushanku sho, kushanku shiho, and chibana no kushanku. Kushanku of the wado kai system is actually called kushanku dia diabig. Kushanku the pinan kata help understand kushanku, as there are many similarities. The slow motions are used for breathing and focus, but may often be used as blocks andor attacks. Kushanku is one of the longest and oldest kata in karatedo.
It is simply a case of analysing the kata from the correct perspective and in the correct way. Ekw kushanku and naihanchi kata page 7 the kushanku kata. From masuba dachi, rei, then open to hachiji dachi but leave the hands open. Apr 24, 2019 the kata is always formal and precise.
Pinan nida n, shihoz uki jo dan, ge dan, jun i no kat a ichiban gedan. In that book all 5 of the heian pinan kata are examined in detail from the solo performance of each kata, to the two person bunkai sequences. Again, we have no way of knowing for certain, but the idea is certainly worthy of consideration. In shotokan karate, kankudai consists of 65 movements executed in about 90 seconds. Kushanku kata pdf the name kushanku refers to the name of the chinese diplomat from fukien who is believed to have traveled to okinawa and taught his system of fighting. Another kata that has often been attributed to itosu is the shiho kusanku kata kinjo, 1956a. Body movement in various kata includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping. It is a physically demanding and visually impressive form when performed correctly and it has a great deal to offer the practically minded karateka. Every kata of shorin is separate style except pinan, with its own techniques and tactics.
Regarding the problem of the original contents of the kata, the personal independence of each contestant shall, by and large, be respected. Sep 24, 2017 historical footage of soke hoshu ikeda teaching kushanku kata in miami florida, year 1998. Tode sakugawa was taught chinese kempo by kushanku, and sakugawa devised this kata to record kushanku s striking and grappling methods. Katas are fighting choreographies carried on from father to son for generation. Kanku is one of three shotokan kata that have two versions, daibig and sho small. The photos are excellent and diagrams explain many of the subtleties. Apr 28, 2019 kushanku kata pdf posted on april 28, 2019 by admin the name kushanku refers to the name of the chinese diplomat from fukien who is believed to have traveled to okinawa and taught his system of fighting there. Chatanyara kushanku videos international hayashiha. Karate shito ryu kata vol 6 chatanyara kushanku by kunio.
Introduction kusanku also known as kushanku, kosokun or kwang shang fu kwang shang fu, was the name of a chinese martial arts expert, a master of the northern shaolinquanfa, coming in 1756 as a ambassador of the chinese ming. Jul 01, 2019 as well as being a popular form with kata competitors, it also has a great deal to offer the practically minded karateka. Ekw kushanku and naihanchi kata page 11 kushanku kata. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yondan, heian godan, tekki shodan, bassaidai, kankudai, empi, jion, hangetsu, bassaisho. This flinch is presented in a very formal way in kata. This book along with introduction to karate by ohgami make a great guide for learing wado, or any style of karate. You and me love the challenge of figuring out bunkai. Criteria for decision in kata general international standard 8. The word gekisai kyokushij also mean demolish, destroy.
Cs1 spanishlanguage sources es use mdy dates from may articles containing japaneselanguage text all articles with unsourced statements articles with unsourced statements from july articles with unsourced kyokushih from november articles with unsourced statements from september articles needing additional. Many early karate authors split the kata into shorin ryu and shorei ryu, usually with some spurious explanation like shorin is for thin quick people, shorei is. Chatanyara kushanku videos international hayashiha shito. Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a prearranged fight against imaginary opponents. May 22, 2019 it is simply a case of analysing the kata from the correct perspective and in the correct way. Kata chatan yara kusanku important details by rika usami. It is characterized by the use of flowing techniques that resemble those found in white crane kung fu. Kata kushanku yoi karatedo way of the empty hand block block step up gedan barrai gyakuzuki prepare soto uke gyakuzuki prepare soto uke step across soto uke maegeri page 1 page 2 and 3. He was thought to have resided and possibly studied martial arts.
You can easily invest all your lifetime in mastering just 23 katas. To build a fortress highland wado kai karate kushanku kata. Most of the basic techniques in kushanku kata have already been taught in the five pinan katas. Some people say that this is not enough, but we say it is to much. Histoire du karate et du style shitoryu, philosophie, kata specificites du style shitoryu dont le shukokai katas. It has a distinctive dropping motion that occurs 3 times. He is credited as having an influence on virtually all karatederived martial arts kusanku learned the art of chuan fa in china from a shaolin monk. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian. It is a physically demanding and visually impressive form when performed correctly and it is one of the most popular kata in modern competition. He was thought to have resided and possibly studied m.
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