Essence of Shorin Ryu Karate-Do DVD 1: Basic Techniques by Takeshi Miyagi
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Karate-do Shidokan Volume 1: Basics/Basic Kata
Master the Essence of Shuri-te Through Kata!
Learn the Immense Speed, Power, and Free-flowing Body Movements of Shorin-ryu Karate-do.
Overview: Delve into the fundamental aspects of Shorin-ryu Karate-do, one of Okinawa's distinguished karate styles known for its rapid movements, robust power, and dynamic techniques rooted in traditional body mechanics (Chinkuchi, Gamakku, Muchimi). This instructional DVD series spans two volumes, focusing on foundational techniques and kata.
Contents:
How to Use Your Body: The Meaning of Chinkuchi, Gamakku, and Muchimi
- Explanation and application of essential concepts in Shorin-ryu Karate-do
Basic Movements (Shikotachi):
- Incorporating Chinkuchi and powerful thrusting and blocking movements
- Basic thrust techniques: Utilizing body mechanics for quick and continuous movements (Chudan Tsuki)
- Basic blocking and sweeping techniques: Arm techniques with robust and destructive power (Jodan Block, Chudan Soto Block, Chudan Uchi Block, Gedan Barai, Tegatana Block)
Basic Kicking:
- Applying Tanden, Ken, and Chinkuchi in kicking techniques
- Front kick, Fumikomi Kick, Spinning kick, Side kick, Back kick
Basic Forms:
- Techniques for fluid movement and application
- First Stage: Concentrating strength and awareness on specific movements
- Detailed breakdown of attacking and blocking sequences
- Two-stage techniques: Learning variations and changes in techniques
- Explanation and application of advanced techniques in attacking and blocking
- First Stage: Concentrating strength and awareness on specific movements
Sandan Kata:
- Utilizing uke (receiving techniques) as part of the attack
- Application scenarios for Sandan kata focusing on uke and counterattacks
Instruction and Supervision:
Miyagi Takeshi
- Born in 1946 in Okinawa Prefecture
- Holds the esteemed rank of Hanshi 9th Dan
- Initiated martial arts training with Goju-ryu karate, followed by Matsubayashi-ryu karate at age 16
- Traveled to Argentina at 20, where he became a disciple of Shihan Miyahira Katsuya's Shorin-ryu Karate
- Currently directs the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate Shidokan Tokyo Headquarters, dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional karate, while mentoring future generations of instructors
Language: Japanese
Run Time: 80 min.
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