Saturday 19 May 2018

Alternative demo. of Funakoshi tekki kata (later Funakoshi-ha naihanchi) - as found in old Shotokan Shorin-ryu karate


This version of tekki kata, including all three stages demonstrated in succession, is presented as a part of my research of Master Gichin Funakoshi's Okinawan karate because he himself developed naihanchi further to create a style of practice that differed from his original method as he had been taught, though was / is not unlike some other lineages of Okinawan karate. All variations are relevant for research purposes, regardless of chosen style of practice. There are various ways of performing the movements of naihanchi / tekki. More than one version is shown, to add more value to the research presentation, considering the differences between performances by several students of Master Funakoshi. The point here is to show objectivity and comprehensive study. 

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