Sunday, 24 November 2019

Okinawan Funakoshi Taikyoku Nidan and Sandan



The Okinawan style of Funakoshi taikyoku nidan and sandan gata. The variations laid out by Master Gichin Funakoshi are important because they represent the principle of varying each kata and that of making movements free. These two are the standard alternatives described in Karate-Do Kyohan. They did not feature in the first edition of this text.


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Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Funakoshi Wansu no Bo (Funakoshi Wansu nu Bo)


In my opinion, Funakoshi kobujutsu should be studied primarily through the techniques found in the open-handed kata which most definitely apply to this or that weapon, specifically the bo and sai. In addition, the techniques demonstrated by Master Funakoshi and his students should be studied. This is an illustration of Funakoshi wansu nu bo. 

Tenryu no Kon (Tenryu no Konbo / Tenryu nu Bo)


Tenryu no Konbo, a bojutsu kata that may have been practised by Master Gichin Funakoshi, found in some relevant karate schools, though there is no real evidence proving that any particular kobujutsu kata was practised and taught by Master Gichin Funakoshi.