Master the Essence of Pinan DVD by Kiyoshi Arakaki

The DVD series featuring Okinawa Karate-do Muso-kai Chief Master Kiyoshi Arakaki focuses on the practicality and essence of traditional kata, particularly highlighting Pinan Shodan/Nidan. Here's a breakdown of the contents:

Contents:

Pinan Shodan (1st Dan)

• Demonstration: Solo and relative (partner) demonstrations of the kata.

• Basic Explanation:

  • Existence of the midline: Understanding the central axis and its importance.
  • Boying and standing: Techniques related to maintaining balance and posture.
  • Raising your arms as gravity falls: Techniques involving arm movements and gravity.

• Movement Explanation:

  • Right and left style: Variations in movements based on directions.
  • Existence of the demonstration line: Importance of alignment and direction in kata performance.
  • Differences in function and style: Practical applications and variations in techniques.
  • Throws that master the cervical spine: Techniques focusing on controlling opponents' movements.
  • The original meaning of cat-foot stance: Interpretation and application of stances in kata.
  • Return to the demonstration line: Techniques for repositioning and realigning during kata.
  • Combined effects of gravity falls: Utilization of gravity in techniques.
  • Gravity falls backwards: Techniques involving controlled movements backwards.

Pinan Nidan (2nd Dan)

• Demonstration: Solo and relative demonstrations of the kata.

• Philosophy of Okinawa Karate:

  • Understanding the underlying principles and philosophy of Okinawan Karate.
  • Techniques and responses to surprise attacks.

• Movement Explanation:

  • How to split the comb and the body: Techniques for splitting opponent's defenses.
  • How to switch feet: Footwork techniques and their applications.
  • Making the opponent unable to resist: Strategies for overpowering opponents.
  • Being asymmetrical from front to back: Understanding and utilizing asymmetry in techniques.
  • The original meaning of the teto: Interpretation and application of specific kata movements.

Instruction and Supervision:

• Kiyoshi Arakaki: Chairman and Chief Shihan of Okinawa Karate-do Muso-kai, born in Okinawa Prefecture in 1954. He founded Okinawa Karate-do Muso-kai in the United States in 1980 and has emphasized the importance of traditional forms in karate practice. Arakaki Sensei conducts seminars worldwide to promote the physical philosophy and control of Okinawa Karate. He is an author known for works such as the "Secrets of Okinawa Budo Karate" series (Fukushodo), "The Essence of Okinawa Karate-do" (Hara Shobo), and instructional DVDs like "Perfect! Naifanchi"

Language: Japanese 

Run time: 70 min.

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