Motobu Ryu Gotente Bujutsu DVD 1: Taijutsu by Moritoshi Ikeda

Introducing for the First Time in Video, the Systematic Presentation of the Secret Techniques Passed Down Through Generations to Protect the Ryukyu Royal Family: Honbu-ryu Gotenbu from the 12th Generation Head, Renowned Master Seikichi Uehara

Seikichi Uehara, revered for his exceptional skills, was the 12th generation head of Honbu-ryu Gotenbu, a martial art uniquely designed to ensure survival while defending the Ryukyu royal family against numerous adversaries. His techniques are distinct, embodying principles unlike any other martial art. This video series is the systematic introduction of the martial arts learned from Master Uehara, diligently passed down by Ikeda Moritoshi over 27 years of direct tutelage under his mentor.

Volume 1 focuses on the Techniques of Striking (Sotejutsu) and Grappling (Toritejutsu)

Included Content:

Hand Fundamentals

• Footwork
• Basic Techniques of Striking (Sotejutsu)
  • Basic Standing Techniques: Gassho (Prayer Hands), Tiptoe Stance, Extension, Collapse, Thrust, Continuous Thrust, Triple Thrust, Kick, Double Kick, Upward Kick, Inside Spin, Outside Spin, Side Kick, Thrust Kick, Quadruple Thrust, Quadruple Kick (Stick Kick), Stationary Quadruple Kick (Front-Back Kick, Left-Right Side Kick)
  • Moving Techniques: Tiptoe Step, Heel Step, Single Step, Thrust, Continuous Thrust, Double Continuous Thrust, Step Thrust, Pursuing Thrust, Various Hands and Feet Thrust Kick (Triple Thrust Kick), 45-degree Thrust Kick, Continuous Thrust, Kick (Stick Kick), Inside Spin, Outside Spin, Outside Spin, Front Kick, Inside Spin, Side Kick, Pursuit Kick
  • Honbu-ryu Gotenbu Martial Arts Forms: Motote Ichi, Motote Ni, Essentials of Motote, Battle Hands San, Battle Hands Shi, Battle Hands Go, Practical Hand Thrust, Practical Hand Kick
  • Preserved Forms: Naihanchi, White Bear
  • Thrusting, Kicking, Thrust Kicking, Handling: Essentials of Thrusting, Essentials of Kicking, Essentials of Handling, Essentials of Thrusting and Kicking

Relative Techniques of Striking (Sotejutsu)

• Bare-hand Combat

Basic Grappling Techniques (Toritejutsu)

• Torite (Receiving Hand): Bowing Hand, Pushing Hand, Kneading Hand

Relative Techniques of Grappling (Toritejutsu)

• Hamachidori
• Hamachidori and Torite
• Nabarijutsu (Entwining Hand)

Featuring:

Ikeda Moritoshi Born in 1961 (Showa 36), Ikeda Moritoshi began his martial arts journey under the guidance of Genshiro Takano, a master at the Daidokan Dojo affiliated with the Nihon Denryu Heiho Motobu Kenpo and Honbu Asaki Sensei. For 15 years until Takano's passing in 1976, he studied Honbu Kenpo. In 1977, along with karate-related individuals connected to the Motobu family, he established the Nihon Karate-do Motobu-kai under the leadership of Asaki Honbu Sensei, the son of Motobu Asaki Sensei. During this period, he joined the Motobu Gotenbu Kobudo Association and studied under the 11th generation head, Honbu Asayo Sensei. He continued his dedication to mastering the Ryukyu royal martial arts, "Motobu Gotenbu," as the 12th generation head under the tutelage of Master Seikichi Uehara until Uehara's passing in 2004. To preserve and pass on the martial arts learned from Genshiro Takano and Seikichi Uehara to future generations, Ikeda Moritoshi currently leads the Hando-kan Dojo in Saitama Prefecture, actively continuing his efforts.

Language: Japanese

Length: 83 min.

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