The rest of the hand will tighten and loosen to allow the bo freedom of movement. Seipai kata seipai kata jaap kooman 2e dan ryubi no kon 3 versie a2. The 5 coaching kata questions to ask as a manager the daily. On the third command ryubi no kon, move into heisoku dachi and turn the bo with the left arm just above your eyes and the right arm beside you. The creator of this kata was tokumine pechin seifu of shuri gibo village. He implies that shushi is a proper name, the developer of the form. Log on to a system without the password via konboot. For practice, one can execute an eiku kata with a bo, but not in competition.
The benefit of applying the improvement kata are more adaptability for your team, an ability to create new solutions to unforseen problems. Sakugawa no kon is one of the older bo forms handed down on okinawa, tracing lineage back to sakugawa tode the teacher of matsumura sokon. Supportive of his decision, grandmaster van clief explained how he received the same. Simultaneously, they performed isshinryu karatedos kusanku kata, isshinryu kobudos kusanku sai, advincula senseis kusanku nunchaku, and advincula senseis kusanku kama. Nevertheless, it was no easy tasks to except this honor and grandmaster ron van clief made it very clear that i was the second 9th degree to be promoted in the chinese goju system following grandmaster ralph v. It is the principal kata in certain okinawan karate styles, such as goju ryu and uechi ryu, and it is likely one of the oldest kata. It is said to require more than a decade of painstaking practice to master. A stepbystep guide to shotokan karate by kevin healy 5th dan for a bargain price on amazon i immediately purchased it. The kanji sinojapanese ideogram for this kata in isshinryu are usually written in a manner that is very similar to the name for a separate bojutsu tradition called shushi no kon. Cupples, my classmates and rob convinced me to give it another try. Okinawa dento kobudo history and spirit, nakamoto masahiro, 1983 english edition.
However, if there is a duo kata performance, both competitors need to finish identically. As someone who has been training in shotokan karate for almost 50 years i have read just about every shotokan karate book on the market. On the third command shushi no kon, move into heisoku dachi and turn the bo with the left arm just above your eyes and the right arm beside you. Tokumine no kon bojutsu kata series posted on april 21, 2015 by andreas quast. Posts about bo staff techniques pdf written by incandescentcor12. Bo staff basics, 2000, thomas keen, 097029588x, 9780970295880, keens martial arts academy, 2000.
This makes the student throw the techniques directly from the ki. So that it really is physically possible to do a chudan uke middle block and have the bo touch the forearm. This video was taken during the bo clinic, so he sometime pauses to explain a move to the class. Bo kata chion shushi no kon sho when you study the katas, you should tried to consider all the points below in order to have a better understanding of all the movements involved in the different katas, only through concentrated study and practice of kata that we can learn to read and understand the language of kata. Once all the students have presented their other weapon kata the shodan students will. Sanchin three battles or three conflicts comes from the characters san. This form was introduced along with the taikyoku kata by funakoshi sensei. Turn your hand down and parallel to the floor and step just outside of ukes left leg. Following a bow to the judging panel, shiro shall then step back out of the match area. Log on to a system without the password via kon boot. Listed below are links to videos or step by step instructions for katas. All the text is in japanese kanji, with the exception of the introduction which is in english. This video is a step by step analysis of each of the moves of the first bo kata, shu shi no kon, including what attack you are blocking and striking point on the opponent. No they do not need to start and end at the same spot.
Hanshis corner written by ron rogers hanshi meiyo kyoju may 2010 ichi go, ichi e. One thing i really wish i had been told as a beginner is to always keep a separate kata bo and kumite bo. It is very easy to smash each others fingers, so begin learning the form slowly at first, and as accuracy and trust increase, speed and power can increase. Bow, set up neutral, step out to side left foot first, hands up in posting position. How to perform shushi no kon martial arts wonderhowto. Midori yama budokai hanshis corner written by ron rogers. The 5 coaching kata questions to ask as a manager the. This video is a stepbystep analysis of each of the moves of the first bo kata, shu shi no kon, including what attack you are blocking and striking point on the opponent. I feel it extremely important to note that much care must be taken when practicing and performing this kata. I wasnt going to compete in weapons at this tournament but mrs. A kata which was one of sensei shintanis favourites. After moving to the starting position and a clear announcement of the name of the kobudo kata that is to be performed, aka shall begin. This is a dvd of kanazawa hirokazu senseis bo kata for shotokan.
After shiros kobudo kata has been completed, both shall. This video was taken during the bo clinic, so he sometime pauses to explain a move to t. According to various okinawan karate and kobudo sources the following can be said about the bokata called tokumine no kon. Too bad we do not have video of all the masters and their kata. This is the main kata for the grading to the shodan rank first degree black belt and one of the most difficult katas in the wado style.
All the shodan students will individually present akamine no nunchaku, then the nidan students will present hama higa no tunfa and so on. Bo jutsu is a martial art of traditional japanese long stick fighting. How to analyze bo kata group 1 martial arts wonderhowto. Short kata that resembles the seisan kata from the naha te linage. The kata itself, again according to miyagi 1987 uses the bo in a horizontal manner, different from other cudgel traditions. On november 14, 2009 at the fkc interclub tournament i. After completing the kata and giving us a little history, he called up some individuals, all from different dojo, to perform with him. Bo staff kata form sushi or shu shi no kon nidai ni 2, dai second pronounced shoeshe know cone knee revised. Includes advice on performing kata set sequences designed to develop particular areas of training. It is clear they belong to various schools, continue reading.
It consists of two complimentary parts, front omote or part 1 and back ura or part 2, and the form is designed to be used equally well as a kumite form. Bo staff kata form sushi or shu shi no kon nidai ni 2, dai second. Kata guide ashihara karate international kaicho hoosain. There are some videos available many of which are very helpful but id like to obtain a printed description of the form if. This kata is named after the soeishi family, who, according to miyagi 1987 were the instructors to the king. Bo kata by the father of modern kobudo, shinken taira. I have been doing sushi no kun sho bo kata for about a year and have competed with it 4 times now. As a scrummaster or manager, you can ask these questions every morning at standup, using a visual control like a kanban board or a card wall to evaluate short cycle experiments. On completion of the kobudo kata, aka shall leave the area to await the performance of shiro. Official statement of the osmkkf regarding the ismskf, jay gravelle and greg lazarus july 11, 2016. Training guides world yoshukai karate kobudo organization. Can the movements of a bo kata be the same with the movements of an eiku kata. As you step, pivot your forearm around the center of the grab the wrist, and bring your elbow to ukes elbow.
Explains the techniques of kukishin ryu in illustrated stepbystep instructions. Tokumine no kon is pronounced tukunmi nu kun in okinawan dialect. According to nakamoto 1983, this kata, along with the previously mentioned shushi no kon, as well as choun. Nihanchin kata trains the student to produce power from the abdomen and the lower back, instead of the usual hip movement. When you study the katas, you should tried to consider all the points below in order to have a better understanding of all the movements involved in the different katas, only through concentrated study and practice of kata that we can learn to read and understand the language of kata.
Beginning stance, heels together, feet out at an angle. The bo is at the heigt of your ankle at the right site. When searching youtube for shushi no kon sho, there are literally hundreds of search results where people perform this kata. Shi shi no kon no dai interpreted by michael peterson, shodan start. As june 15th, 2016, grandmaster fusei kise, kaicho isao kise, and the osmkkf okinawa shorinryu matsumura orthodox karate and kobudo federation have no interest in being involved with the ismskf, greg lazarus or jay gravelle as evidenced by the withdrawal of grandmaster kises support. Karate weapon of selfdefense he lists a number of bo kata, starting with shushi no kon dai and shushi no kon sho. Anyone who ever started okinawa kobudo will inevitably get to know shushi no kon often the first kata taught in bojutsu, it is found in many kobudo styles. Marc conner, jim squire, courtney vanaustin, ruth campagna intro face n, attention feet together, hold bo in r hand in front of elbow, bottom on floor, palm front. Kihongeiko kyokushin karate canada kyokushin is kyokushin.
One life, one meeting ryukyu kobudo or okinawan ancient weapons for those of you who do traditional okinawan weapons, here is a list of books, which. Both the student and the partner are stationary, the instructor counts, and one step of the kata is performed on each count. To penetrate a fortress this kata is very similar to the itosu bassaidai. As june 15th, 2016, grandmaster fusei kise, kaicho isao kise, and the osmkkf okinawa shorinryu matsumura orthodox karate and kobudo federation have no interest in being involved with the ismskf, greg lazarus or jay gravelle as evidenced by the withdrawal of grandmaster. Taira also created his own kata, which has now become famous such as kongo no kon, maezato no tekko and jigen no sai. Id like to locate a diagram or other documentation of the tensho kata. It may also be considered that many kata were also forgotten. Bojutsu oshiro no kon shushi no kon sho, dai sakugawa no kon sho, dai yonegawa no kon tsukensunakake no kon eku shirataru no kon choun no kon urasoe no kon chinen shichiyanaka no kon chatanyara no kon minowa no kon niccho, sho, dai tsuken bo sho, dai sesoko no kon soeishi no kon saijutsu tsukenshitahaku. He was versed in both karate and bo, and besides was a calligrapher. Line drawings from 1936 showing taira demonstrating the bo kata shushi no kon. As with any old kata, over time the form branched and adapted as different experts interpreted it in different ways.
Ryukyu kobujutsu buki jutsu vol 2 dvd with yogi kaikan. Sort by traditional okinawan kobudo weaponry 11 dvd set with mikio nishiuchi. Back to index home bobo kumite transcribed by john huff. The following is a written, step by step description of bo bo kumite.
Shift weight to left leg, rotate right inward at the hip. Back to index home shishinokun this kata was quite difficult to trace the origins of. Bo is held in right hand, palm back, index finger pointing down. At the end of the book he presents shushinokonsho pictorially. It was formed by ohtsuka sensei with assistance from choki motobu. You should really try it now and watch some of the examples first. Taira also taught students from different styles of karate, and by doing so he had to adapt his techniques to fit the regiments of each style. Circle bo across body bringing bo clockwise, grasp bo with left hand overhead, continue circle until right hand is low again, palm forward. This special martial art has its origin on the ryu kyu islands of okinawa. There remain a number having to do with weapons which make the art completely finish such as knives, nunchakus, weapon put stands, long weapons, practice weapons, canes. Apr 19, 20 the benefit of applying the improvement kata are more adaptability for your team, an ability to create new solutions to unforseen problems. Features clear step by step color photographs that illustrate all of the techniques. Taira travelled between okinawa and japan that resulted in a great number of students including sakagami ryusho, hayashi teruo, mabuni kenei, suzuki seiko, fumio demura, meitoku yagi, kuniba shogo, izumigawa kanki, yara choi. This kata was adapted and developed after it was brought to okinawa in 1762 by a chinese man named kushanku.
As a result, taira accumulated so many kobudo kata which was unmatched by others. Shuushinokon sho bo kata youtube aikido martial arts. During kata, the bo continuously moves through the hands for the various strikes and blocks so if there are chips in the wood then splinters are inevitable. Move into sage bo on the command sage bo and on the command rei bow in mae osae. There are numerous variations of this form available on you tube. Return hand to center, then grab bo at shoulder level with palm forward. Amazing how much knowledge is encapsulated in this form. The following is a written, stepbystep description of bobo kumite. Aikido martial arts kung fu martial arts martial arts weapons martial arts training karate kata shotokan karate krav maga techniques martial arts techniques jiu jitsu. Names devised taking the names of our predecessors shirotaru no kon, choun no kun. Covers all the basics, from dojo training hall etiquette and grading, to the basic training itself. Kata can be practised with a partner, in one of the following sabaki forms.