This 2nd volume rediscovers karate from two directions. With kata, that understanding often turns to breaking down the pieces and parts of our forms to see just how many different ways a given series of movements can be adapted to an actual selfdefense. Challenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kataor formsthrough detailed descriptions of selfdefense applications known as bunkai, this is a crucial addition to any martialarts library. Like the first edition, it is produced to the highest standard, printed on the finest paper, and bound in the traditional manner as befits a book that is, and will continue to be, the ultimate reference to the art of shotokan karate. 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. If you dont know why you are doing things in the kata, you cant visualize the opponent, which means you cant be fully effective in practicing the. Together with the 1st volume it allows us to rediscover the complete picture of bunkai. In addition to performing the kata, the student must also demonstrate appropriate bunkai for. Back in the early 1980s, master kanazawa released a twovolume book set covering the 26 standard shotokan kata. If you only knew one in particular, that springs to mind, was when i saw this demo. Chinto kata has a fascinating history and it is necessary to have some understanding of that history if we are to understand the kata itself. What are the bunkai applications of the jka shotokan karate. Gankaku is considered an advanced shotokan kata but is usually studied at the first degree black belt level.
Defense et bunkai, demontre par didier lupo, accompagne par nazih asloun. Gankaku, jion best karate series nakayama, masatoshi. Here is the kata, these are the techniques and this is the meaning of those techniques. In conclusion, if you are a serious shotokan karate student you should have this book in your personal library to help guide you over the finer points of learning gankaku and jion katas. This completes the list of all the shotokan karate kata. The first part of the bunkai blueprint relies on understanding a basic premise, or underlying stipulation, of traditional karate which will dictate the rest of our kata discovery process. Jul 07, 2018 have a look at all 26 shotokan karate kata, from the most basic kata to the more advanced ones. The gankakusho kata is a very traditional japaneseokinawan style kata from tomarite shorinryu. Bunkai is applying techniques in an effective manner as. Kanazawa explains all the key kata in great detail. Combat karate for the streeta official manual of bushi satori ryu. Shotokan kata all 26 kata in shotokan karate by sensei soon. See more ideas about shotokan karate, karate and martial arts. With a full explanation using over 1,000 photographs of the bunkai for tekki nidan and tekki sandan, and the 7 katas of shotokan hangetsu, kanku, bassai, enpi, gankaku, jitte, and jion.
Have a look at all 26 shotokan karate kata, from the most basic kata to the more advanced ones. Back in the early 1980s, master kanazawa released a two. It represents a fascinating multitude of logical, sequential techniques, with which the karateka can demonstrate what he can do regarding his body control, powers of persuasion, perfection and fighting spirit. Gankaku crane on a rock shotokan kata by sensei soon pretorius former jka world champion by soon pretorius karate.
A reference book for karate kata shotokan style ebook written by fiore tartaglia. Gankaku bunkai strategies 2019 week 43 koryu karate oyo jutsu. Karate sportivokata gankaku e bunkaivaldesimaurinofiguccio. Virtually all of the katas taught today in the shotokan system have two kiai points. The complete kata, hirokazu kanazawa, the foremost figure in the karate world today and a disciple of gichin funakoshi, the father of modern karate, offers the definitive work on the subject. Gankaku defense et bunkai, demontre par didier lupo, accompagne par nazih asloun. Thus, it is of paramount importance that one familiarizes, and ultimately internalizes the following core premise since it. It is by this name that the kata is known in shotokan today.
Bunkai to me involves a deep investigation and practice of breaking down kata for the advanced kyusho and tuite applications hidden there. For example, in gojuryu karate, twoman kata training is used to reinforce bunkai and correct technique. Your books are really excellent well researched,clearly explained and professionally presented. Order your karate kata bunkai books and dvds here, now with download video.
The katas bunkai application is therefore highly unlikely to be basic in nature. Dec 11, 2010 all that is new in the world of sport styles,referee,karate kihon,japanese,news,kumite,karate shotokan,holy quran,shitoryu,history,bunkai,wku. My congratulations on them terry oneill 7th dan sensei, merseyside, uk. The kata is very dynamic, employing a diverse number of stances including the uncommon crane stance, unusual strikes of rapidly varying height, and a rare onefooted pivot. As is recalled, itosu sensei is one of funakoshi senseis original instructors and the kata gankaku practiced in the shotokan style is the one developed by itosu. Bunkai of gankaku a bunkai demostration step by step of gankaku. Bunkai of goju ryu sensei morio higaonna is showing bunkai of the katas. Performing it requires good balance and timing, with a number of one legged techniques, rapid turns, and transitions between fast and slow sections. Pdf download karate kata applications free unquote books. Beginners guide to shotokan karate and advanced shotokan karate kata, kanazawasenseis complete kata is, in my opinion, a musthave for all students of traditional shotokan karate. Unlike the more commonly seen gankaku kata of shotokan meaning crane on a rock, which is performed in a straight line to the front and rear, gankakusho is performed along a different line of movement embusen, which is fortyfive degrees to the front left and one hundred thirty five. Bunkai, literally meaning analysis or disassembly, is a term used in japanese martial. Shotokan karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow or controlled and powerfull movements.
The kata exercises the following 42 moves and stances, in sequence, and takes around 60 seconds. This is a list of techniques practiced in the shotokan style of karate. This book when used in combination with actual training under a shotokan black. This book when used in combination with actual training under a shotokan black belt instructor will produce excellent results. Like all the best karate kata series, these kata are shown in specific detail with every move explained. The book itself is produced quite high quality, nice paper, great color photos, clear text.
This project is going to take some time, please bare with me. Shotokan kata all 26 kata in shotokan karate by sensei. Shotokan karate a kata is fighting, selfdefense, precision and dynamic force all in one. The only reason it doesnt get 5 stars from me is the bunkai, which is either. Gankaku appears in isshinryu, shorinryu, and shotokan karate. Gankaku chinto crane on a rock chinto kata history. They either dont have very advanced bunkai, or they are practicing bunkai they learned outside of shotokan. Scanning down the page you will find books, dvds, and package offers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bunkai of the shotokankata up to black belt vol.
This book like the first of the series shall be a support for those who want to look up the details or even the entire sequence of a kata. For more information including a free guide to learning all 5 heian kata visit. Heian shodan 1st step dealing with the limbs of an opponent to facili tate a strike. Continuing on the bunkai practical applications of karates kata theme from. Kata gankaku sensei koji arimoto at kaizen dojo dublin.
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. It is what connects the mental visualization and interpretation with the physical act of self defense. Brevard shotokan karate has been training in the shotokan style of karate since we help our students to develop physical skills and mental discipline. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bunkai of shotokankata for black belt and above. The complete kata is written by one of the worlds leading karate masters, and arguably the most famous shotokan master still alive todayhirokazu kanazawa, 10th degree black belt. Background shotokan karate unravelling the kata by ashley croft, paperback. The master kata described in this book belong to the advanced part of the repertoire and carry on from the 17 basic and advanced kata introduced in volume 1. If you practice other shotokan or non shotokan kata, please let us know. Bunkai is applying techniques in an effective manner as they are interpreted from kata. Many other shotokan dojo have added taikyoku shodan to the jka list, which gives us the 27 kata below. Tekki nidan, tekki sandan, bassai sho, kanku sho, jitte, gankaku, chinte, jiin, niju shi ho, sochin, wankan, meikyo, goju shi ho dai, goju shi ho sho, unsu.
That is, the application, meaning or interpretation of moves within the kata. Jun 20, 2011 bunkai to me involves a deep investigation and practice of breaking down kata for the advanced kyusho and tuite applications hidden there. Dec 20, 2010 bunkai is the actual fighting application found within kata. Many of the karate books available do have sections on bunkai. Shotokan presented by didier lupo, 7th dan et nazih asloun 5th dan from france. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided into chapters that illuminate each of the ten classical kata of gojuryu. Five thoughts for better bunkai shotokan karate association. Heian nidan 2nd step gripping your opponent or dealing with grips to facilitate a strike form a closer range than shodan heian sandan 3rd step a closer range than nidan that develops grap pling skills and introduces throwing your opponent. This is a fairly standard book on the ideas of bunkai. Although it gives you some examples for the interpretation of some katas, it is not the typical readytogo bunkai book. Sochin, meikyo, chinte, kankusho, wankan, jiin, jitte, gankaku, unsu there are approximately 600 photos and detailed descriptions, which allow a deeper understanding of the kata and their application.
I began to research and study the bunkai of shotokan kata. Order your karate kata bunkai books and dvds here, now with download video capability. This then completes the list of all the shotokan karate kata. The second, expanded edition of this landmark book is now available. The creator of the kata was sokon bushi matsumura 18091902 who played a huge role in the development of karate and who was also the chief bodyguard to three okinawan kings.
Thus, it is of paramount importance that one familiarizes, and ultimately internalizes the following core premise since it provide the contextual. Gankaku victoria shotokan karate and kobudo association. I enjoy buying martial arts books to see how others think about their art. Originally taught by master k matsumora but is much older and its original creator is unknown. Hidden karate 2 itosus ten precepts and bunkai for shotokan katas. Taiyo japanisbn9784884695248 both hidden karate 1 and 2 became the most well known and revolutionary books on bunkai in japan. The kata and bunkai of gojuryu karate north atlantic books. Sochin, meikyo, chinte, kankusho, wankan, jiin, jitte, gankaku, unsu. Even today, many thousands of shotokan dojo practice these 26 kata only leaving out 1. Akoi karatedo kata shotokan katas what the kata empi looks like on paper. Origially known as chinto, this is a tomarite kata. Gankaku shotokan chinto in shotokan, gankaku is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of karate. There is a series of video clips that made up the bunkai strategies newsletter in 2012. In this volume he teaches gankaku and jion, which are somewhat longer with more steps involved than most of the other shotokan kata with the exception of goju shio sho and goju shio dai katas.
While my exposure to shotokan has been limited, i have known many shotokan black belts. Jesus fernandez karatedo shotokan kata and bunkai vol 3 this video shows the katas. Bunkai, like all selfdefense, is simple and brutal. Nov 30, 2012 in conclusion, if you are a serious shotokan karate student you should have this book in your personal library to help guide you over the finer points of learning gankaku and jion katas. There are approximately 600 photographs and detailed descriptions, which allow a deeper understanding of the kata and their application. Bunkai is the actual fighting application found within kata.
Fudoshin shotokan karate jka final gankaku kata facebook. What are the bunkai applications of the jka shotokan. All that is new in the world of sport styles,referee,karate kihon,japanese,news,kumite,karate shotokan,holy quran,shitoryu,history,bunkai,wku. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided into chapters that illuminate each of the. This page lists some of the products that we produce or endorse. There are traditional bunkai in shotokan karate as outlined by the japan karate association and by other instructors such as hirozoku kanazawa. The reason for the name of this kata is clear from the repeated use of crane stance tsuruashidachi. The kiai or spirit cry as it is sometimes referred to, occurs only at certain predetermined moments in each kata. If you dont know why you are doing things in the kata, you cant visualize the opponent, which means you cant be fully effective in practicing the kata to a realistic level necessary for practical self defense. Hangetsu, and easy, agile movements, combined into continuous. This chinto gankaku 50min video walks through 2 shitoryu versions and discusses the relationship to shotokans gankaku.