Monday 6 April 2020

Funakoshi Okinawan Useshi [Dai] Kata - Variation of finger-tip strikes


This version is inspired by the demonstration by Sensei Iwaki Nobuhiro of the Japan Karate-Do Federation, former Director of Keio University School of Medicine Karate club. He shows some of the different ippon nukite and crane beak techniques you might use, but himself employs an ippon nukite crane beak strike. This is interesting as he demonstrates a version of authentic Funakoshi karate, which can be compared in various instances with other Keio University Karate sensei in particular, as well as Sensei Ohshima's Shotokan Karate of America, though depending on what exactly is being compared. It is best to follow others who are more experienced than yourself and then decide if those methods actually work for you and your own body. In terms of research into old Funakoshi karate, it is necessary to listen to the experts and retain an open mind.

Variations of the finger-tip strikes in Funakoshi useshi [dai]:


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