Katsuyuki Shimabukuro 島袋勝之 was a student of Chibana Chosin, later Higa Yuchoku, now Tokashiki Iken. In Okinawa, Naihanchi is performed with both open and closed hands. The bunkai are not exactly the same, but they are related. It’s like variations on a theme.. The kata has profound importance in traditional karate. In fact, Kentsu Yabu, … Continue reading Naihanchi Ju no Kata
One Minute Bunkai presents 6 videos about Naihanchi Shodan or also called Tekki Shodan as a bunkai serie.
Naihanchi (Tekki) Kata and Bunkai of Isshin-Ryu Karate.
Naihanchi or Tekki is a karate Kata, performed in straddle stance. The form makes use of in-fighting techniques (i.e. tai sabaki (whole body movement)) and grappling.
Motobu Chōki was an Okinawan karate master and founder of Motobu-Ryu. He practiced only the kata Naihanchi-Tekki, which served him as a basis for over 100 of his fights, which he won.
Kenyu Chinen is a real inspiration for all karate students to keep on a lifetime practicing the way of the empty hand.
Sensei Emanuele Marcon with Sensei Enrico Pavan showing their interpretation of the kata Tekki Shodan. It shows clearly how different and flexible the possibilities can be of this kata, depending on the experiences of the participants.
Tekki Shodan Bunkai by Sensei David Gimberline.
Naihanchi (ナイハンチ) or Tekki (鉄騎) is a karate Kata, performed in straddle stance. The form makes use of in-fighting techniques (i.e. tai sabaki (whole body movement)) and grappling. There are three modern kata derived from this Shodan, Nidan and Sandan. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naihanchi) Kata Embusen Bunkai
Naihanchi (ナイハンチ) or Tekki (鉄騎) is a karate Kata, performed in straddle stance. The form makes use of in-fighting techniques (i.e. tai sabaki (whole body movement)) and grappling. There are three modern kata derived from this Shodan, Nidan and Sandan. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naihanchi) Kata Embusen Bunkai
Naihanchi (ナイハンチ) or Tekki (鉄騎) is a karate Kata, performed in straddle stance. The form makes use of in-fighting techniques (i.e. tai sabaki (whole body movement)) and grappling. There are three modern kata derived from this Shodan, Nidan and Sandan. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naihanchi) Kata Embusen Bunkai