Kata are the formal exercises of traditional karate. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. This is bunkai tekki shodan 1 by sushi76 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. This video is about applying kyusho on bunkai practical application of karate kata tekki shodan naihanchi shodan. Shotokan also distinguishes between tekki shodan, nidan, and sandan. Far from being a method of fighting in narrow alleys, on the walkways between rice fields, or sitting on a boatstanding on a chinese junk, this kata displays the. Sign in min kata 1 heian shodan 2 2m48 heian niddan 3 5m21 heian sandam 4 7m51 heian yondan 5 10m57 heian godan 6 m47 tekki shodan 7 16m35 bassai da 8 20m42 26 shotokan kata pdf. Often referred to as the soul of karate, kata encapsulates the techniques, movements, and spirit of the art. Three bunkai drills for naihanchi tekki shodan iain abernethy. Aug 12, 2017 tekki sandan naihanchi sandan builds on the methods introduced by the preceding two kata and is essential a kata to teach more advanced limbcontrol. Layers of bunkai with pinan shodan example ikigai way.
The following videos are excerpts from shihan kazumi tabatas video shotokan through blue belt, no longer in current production heian shodan with bunkai. What are the bunkai applications of the jka shotokan karate katas. Tekki shodan, performed by gichin funakoshi, hirokazu kanazawa, michael milon and luca valdesi. Kata basically means forms, a predetermined set of movements designed to teach the student the skills needed for self defence movement. The pinan kata were introduced into the continue reading heian shodan shotokan. It should be remembered that this clip shows a few minutes summarising a much longer session. The pinan or heian kata are a series of five empty hand forms taught in many karate styles. A reference book for karate kata shotokan style ebook written by fiore tartaglia. Naihanchi or tekki shodan is one of the oldest and most popular katas in karate. The first 27 shotokan katas also contains the shotokan karate kata taikyoku embusen. Because its origins can be linked to the chinese systems of. Tekki nidan is generally taught to shodans as an option for the nidan test, whilst tekki sandan is seemingly reserved fro those attempting yondan. Tekki naihanchi bunkai naihanchi or tekki is a karate kata, performed in straddle stance. The tekki series are some of the most complex kata in the shotokan style my fave is tekki shodan shotokan karate, kata tekki shodan kanazawa hirokazu.
These are heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yodan, heian godan, tekki shodan, tekki nidan, tekki sandan, kanku dai, kanku sho, bassai dai. For me, any modification in timing or angle is acceptable so long as the form follows practical function. The tekki series are some of the most complex kata in the shotokan style. Personally, i like to show omote bunkai during the initial phase of teaching a kata, since it boosts the learning process without interfering with the correct technical execution of the movements.
The heian yondan contains a lot of openhanded strikes and blocks. Such flow drills are good for time efficient practise of the bunkai of the kata, but they should not be confused with the direct application of the kata. Tekki shodan, the iron rider free online karate course. D karate kata bunkai 2 download karate kata bunkai 2 or read online here in pdf or epub. Karin prinsloo born 1972 is a south african karateka, gold medal winner of the 6th world.
The side to side movements in a low stance build up the necessary balance and strength for fast footwork and body shifting. It is followed by kanku sho, the minor version of the two kanku katas. Tekki shodan tekki shodan is the first kata in the tekki series and is also the first kata that does not start in the traditional yoi position. Kata practice trains the mind and body for a wide variety of movement and is an excellent form of. Sugiyama, kitei, the roundhouse kick doesnt appear in any katas until you get to master nishiyamas kitei kata. Having 29 counts, it is performed almost entirely in a horse stance. It is a basic drill that focuses on creating and exploiting opportunities for closerange strikes. Comes from oshi shinobu which means to never give up.
Naihanchi tekki sandan bunkai drill video iain abernethy. Jun 24, 2011 tekki shodan nidan et sandan defense bunkai par didier lupo duration. Around 1925, master funakoshi exported this kata to japan and renamed it as tekki, meaning iron horse, which refers to the stance used in it. Responsible for spreading karate to the general public in okinawa. Bunkai tekki shodan bernard bilicki 9e dan duration.
When karate kata bunkai are taught there is usually some nonsensical stuff taught for this kata. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian. Tekki shodan iron horse number one the first of the three tekki katas, this kata was originally known by its okinawan name naihanchi, a name still commonly used today in several other styles of karate. We know that funakoshi started his karatetraining during primary school in between 8 and 10 years of age and that he studied for the next ten years up to 1888, meiji 21 with asato and itosu. The attacks of the kata aimed at vital areas, joints and ligaments. May 15, 2011 practical kata bunkai from naihanchi tekki shodan from iain abernethys beyond bunkai dvd.
Tekki shodan naihanchi iron horse knight, first level. Apr 12, 2012 this clip was filmed when i was teaching in kansas, usa in october 2011. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bunkai of shotokankata for black belt and above. Tekki shodan nidan et sandan defense bunkai par didier lupo duration. Originated from okinawa as well and were known as naihanchi. Thought to be chinese in origin this kata is known for the introduction of several unique inward kicks, commonly known as wave. 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. New you can now purchase a gift voucher especially useful if you are buying for a loved one and you dont know quite which materials they already have. Three bunkai drills for naihanchi tekki shodan iain.
No stance technique meaning target 1 kaomuki face turning. The purpose of the drill is to allow the practise of some of the motions of the kata, in sequence, in a way where we can actually make hard contact with a target. Heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yodan, tekki shodan, bo katas. Karateka should also drill the strikes in alternate sequences and the purpose of this drill was to provide an illustration of concept. Hes very good at karate kata practical applications bunkai having trained with many of the top kata bunkai experts in the uk and also having a background in aiki jujutsu, which gives him considerable extra insights. Tekki shodan bunkai tekki shodan bunkai by sensei david gimberline. Different styles and different teachers will obviously teach naihanchitekki shodan in different ways. Interesting fact is that some researchers believe tekki shodan, nidan and sandan, was one kata, later split into 3 parts. Nov 18, 2016 in this video we look at a closerange naihanchi tekki shodan paddrill. In shotokan, one practices all three tekki variants.
Oct 19, 2016 in this short clip we look at a bunkai flowdrill for naihanchi tekki shodan. Another great example of why the naihanchi kata is supreme, and it is the essence of okinawan karate. Tekki shodan commentary shotokan sensei the online. Continuing on the bunkai practical applications of karates kata theme from some of the last posts to me, karate bunkai, in case you havent noticed, i thought about all the ridiculous bunkai you sometimes see out there. This is just a flow drill for the first of the 5 basic kata shotokan based. Similar to tekki shodan in many ways, this kata is also performed almost entirely in horse stance, with the exception of a few crossing steps and one heisokudachi. Taikyoku shodan sometimes termed kata kihon or kihon kata, discontinued in most of todays shotokan dojos.
Its clearly defined structure and powerful format allows students of this collection to build a foundation. It also comes from osu no seishin which means perseverance under pressure. The shotokan kata kyodo, kiai 1, kiai 2 classification. This section focuses on the bunkai used in shotokan karate for katas such as heian shodan 1 black belt crack the heian shodan the heian kata foundation of shotokan katas by bruce d. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The first drill strings together four of the key strikes in a way that encourages consistent contact with the enemys limbs. Background the tekki family of kata form a central theme running through the grades. The pinan kata originated in okinawa and were adapted by anko itosu from older kata such as kusanku and channan into forms suitable for teaching karate to young students. Kanku dai, also called kushanku and kusanku in wadoryu or kosokun in shitoryu, is an advanced shotokan kata that is number twelve in the shotokan syllabus. Hello all, just wanted to share my newly created beast. Therefore, if something looks like a block, its probably a block. Shinzen ni rei greeting to the ancestors shomen ni rei.
What are the bunkai applications of the jka shotokan. Mar 25, 2011 tekki shodan commentary posted on march 25, 2011 by administrator this video shows the kata tekki shodan step by step with a verbal commentary of the moves and head movement as the kata is being performed. Ethics 1 is it acceptable under any circumstances to view the configuration of a device that requires no authentication to view. Kobayashi sensei by appointment of dashoji imperial temple of japan. Whilst the kata is linear, moving side to side, the techniques can be.
Shotokan karate kata with kancho hirokazu kanazawa 10 dan dvd hirokazu kanazawa is the only living 10th dan shotokan master. A basic explanation of what kata is can be often found as a prearranged set of defensive moves and attacks against an imaginary single or multiple opponents. Tekki shodan, previously known as naihanchi is one of the most maligned and misunderstood kata that there is. Shotokan was the name of the first official dojo built by gichin funakoshi, in 1936 at mejiro, and destroyed in 1945 as a result of an allied bombing. In the shotokan style of karatedo, nominally the style of funakoshi gichin who is credited with introducing karate to japan in the 1920s. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yondan, heian godan, tekki shodan, bassaidai, kankudai, empi, jion, hangetsu, bassaisho. At 27 shotokan katas halfway through the bunkai begins. If you only knew one in particular, that springs to mind, was when i saw this demo. Hence, karateka must study tekki in oder to get a feeling for the physical foundation of karate. Bura the man who has the soul of samurai shotokan karatedo kata bunkai enter by jorgen bura sensei quote. This page lists some of the products that we produce or endorse. Shoto, shoto, meaning pinewaves the movement of pine needles when the wind blows through them, was funakoshis penname, which he used in his poetic and philosophical writings and messages to his students. Kata shuhari institute advancing traditional karate.
Horse refers to the fact that it resembles a man riding a horse. Naihanchi tekki shodan bunkai kansas, usa video iain. Shotokan karate kata with kancho hirokazu kanazawa 10. This video quickly recaps three drills for the bunkai of naihanchi tekki shodan. All 3 forms are performed from the kibadachi horse riding stance. Easy to learn or understand the shotokan kata and bunkai for beginner and advanced karateka click on the logos to get the kindle or apple ibookstore version of the book. These kata were revised or created by master yasutsune itosu. It is used among kyokushin practionners to show respect or to say i understand.
It is what connects the mental visualization and interpretation with the physical act of self defense. Bunkai, like all selfdefense, is simple and brutal. Over the years, ive been told the techniques were designed for fighting in alleys, on boats, on horseback, working as a bodyguard, ormy personal favoritedefending yourself while standing on a rice paddy. Kitei, tekki shodan, tekki nidan, tekki sandan, ananku. When thinking about bunkai, there are many different ways you can dig deeper into the heart of your kata. Bunkai is the actual fighting application found within kata. Whilst the kata is linear, moving side to side, the techniques can be applied against attackers at any angle. Different styles and different teachers will obviously teach naihanchi tekki shodan in different ways. Tekki shodan nai hanchi kanku dai ku shan ku bassai dai passai the video clips are not only an excellent way to learn the kata but include karate analysis and a street defence application. Heian shodan is the first kata in shotokan karate, and is taught during our special course shotokan through yellow belt three times a year over a one month period. Tekki nidan tekki nidan is the shortest tekki kata, consisting of 24 movements. This video looks at the karate kata, tekki naihanchi shodan. This website uses cookies to help us give you the best experience when you visit our website.
Tekki shodan shotokan naihanchi or tekki is a karate kata, performed in straddle stance. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies. The fact that only naihanchi tekki shodan has a formal opening suggests the kata was split. This is a potentially dangerous sequence and great care must be taken in practise. Sensei david gimberline on tekki shodan bunkai tekki shodan kata. The fact that only naihanchitekki shodan has a formal opening suggests the kata was split. In this video we look at a closerange naihanchi tekki shodan paddrill. Heian shodan 21, 917 heian nidan 26, 1126 heian sandan 20, 1020 heian yondan 27, 25 heian godan 23, 1219 tekki shodan 29.
He is undoubtedly one of the greatest shotokan masters who, along side master masatoshi nakayama, trained directly under grandmaster gichin funakoshi. Kyokushin terminology greetings and salutes osu patience and determination. The heian shodan involves some very simple sjotokan and punches. Naihanchi tekkishodan striking flow drill video iain.
Naihanchi tekki shodan bunaki pad drill video iain. It is generally believed to have been all 1 kata which was then broken into the current 3 forms, possibly by sensei anko itosu. The last move of naihanchi shodan has been interpreted in many ways but some dont make sense because the rear arm the one that looks lik. Layers of bunkai with pinan shodan example i talked about the following concept once before in a previous article but i wanted to reapproach it from a video angle. This volume covers all three traditional karate tekki kata. New you can now purchase a gift voucher especially useful if you are buying for a loved one and you. It covers the bunkai for the opening sequence of naihanchi tekki shodan. In short, to focus on hip rotation to generate speed and power. Double bunkai in many cases they give more than one application for a given combination of movements. The tekki kata are shorei kata, emphasizing strong, powerful techniques. No stance technique meaning target 1 ryozenwan suiheikamae horizontal forearms posture.
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