List of shotokan karate techniques stances fudo dachi. Hangetsu victoria shotokan karate and kobudo association. This kata is also known in other styles of karate by its original name of seishan. Pinan 15 heian naihanchi naifanchi, tekki kushanku kanku passai bassai seisan hangetsu wanshu enpi chinto gankaku jitte jitte jion. Other styles, notably gojuryu contain multiple similar katas, but not shotokan. Master itosu is credited with introducing the kata to master funakoshi. If passaibassai is the kata which holds the largest number of variants, seisan, literally has the record of most widespread, since it is present in almost all the stylistic systems.
It originates from the tomarite school and in modern karate is practiced in shorinryu, shotokan, genseiryu and matsubayashiryu. A new journey begins introduction to kata hangetsu hangetsu. If you practice other shotokan or non shotokan kata, please let us know. This footwork hangetsu dachi teaches how to get into the opponents stance to destroy his balance. The hangetsu or halfmoon stance utilizes internal pressure for stability rather than the typical outside pressure found in most shotokan stances. The name of the kata and stance is normally said to refer to the semicircular movements that the feet make. Deuxieme kata 26 mouvements environ 40 secondes groupe 1 telechargez heian nidan au format pdf merci a carl lavalle note. Todays versions of the seisan kata are based on the traditions of naha and tomari. In 1949 the japan karate association jka was established. For more information including a free guide to learning all 5 heian kata visit.
In shotokan, kata is not a performance or a demonstration, but is for individual karateka to practice full techniqueswith every technique potentially a killing blow. Jun 01, 2010 when applied, the techniques for this kata are perfect for closequarter defence and closequarter counterattacks, with the feet movements representing the desire to fight from a closeproximity. Originally known as kata seisan, the unique thing about this kata is that it developed both in nahate goju based styles and shurite shotokan based styles. Henrik oesten sensei 5th dan from denmark, performing hangetsu in the style of funakoshi sensei, in slow motion. This sequence shares a strong similarity with sanchin. Hangetsu half moon shotokan kata by sensei soon pretorius former jka world champion by soon pretorius karate. Shotokan kata all 26 kata in shotokan karate by sensei soon. Hangetsu is a kata believed to come from the wutang school.
The kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws. Another more obscure version of this kata known as aragakinoseisan, bears the closest surface resemblance to the shotokan kata hangetsu. This completes the list of all the shotokan karate kata. Half moon is an advanced kata practiced in shotokan karate.
Jul 07, 2018 have a look at all 26 shotokan karate kata, from the most basic kata to the more advanced ones. The kiai or spirit cry as it is sometimes referred to, occurs only at certain predetermined moments in each kata. A traditional shotokan karate magazine featuring the most senior and famous shotokan senseis and it is totally nonpolitical shotokan karate magazine hangetsu shotokan karate magazine. Master funakoshi also lost his son, gigo funakoshi, the heir apparent to master funakoshi, during the bombings. The repertoire of shotokan karate contains 26 kata in all.
Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian. 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. The kata revolves around the hangetsu dachi, a stance noted for its effectiveness against groin kicks kin geri. Have a look at all 26 shotokan karate kata, from the most basic kata to the more advanced ones.
Indeed, unsu possesses certain techniques characteristic of. Nov 30, 2012 noted senior okinawan karate authority hiroshi kinjo b. The first of this three part series that examines the roots of shotokan karate through gichin funakoshis 15 original kata. Old hangetsu shotokan karate kata shotokan karate, shotokan. Kata seisan pdf this is the first kata of the isshinryu system, which originated from shorinryu. Shotokan karate syllabus shotokan traditional karate. It is said that sokon matsumura learned this kata during one of his journeys to china.
A traditional shotokan karate magazine featuring the most senior and famous shotokan senseis and it is totally nonpolitical shotokan karate magazine a traditional publication with a truly international following. Kings crown or emperors crown also called okan is a kata practiced in many styles of karate. Joachim grupp has been practising karate since 1976. Thank you, but its not always easy to take videos to. The first one occurs quite early in the kata on the first turning combination which is comprised of two techniques, shutochudanuchiuke middle level sword hand inside outward block and shutogedanbarai lower level sword hand block.
Heian shodan 21, 917 heian nidan 26, 1126 heian sandan 20, 1020 heian yondan 27, 25 heian godan 23, 1219 tekki shodan 29. A choice of kanku dai, enpi, jion, jitte, jiin, gankaku, hangetsu plus one heian kata of the examiners choice. Shotokan karate, kata hangetsu kanazawa hirokazu youtube. Gigo funakoshi is credited with developing wankan, ten no kata, and the taikyoku katas. Apr, 2010 hangetsu is an intermediate shotokan karate kata. The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. Feb 21, 2019 another more obscure version of this kata known as aragakinoseisan, bears the closest surface resemblance to the shotokan kata hangetsu. Home practice hangetsu history hangetsu lineage to gkr advanced techniques shodan ho kumite tips grading requirements for shodan 1st dan black belt.
The second part of the kata is more dynamic in its execution, with an explosion of. The second one occurs on the second to the last movement of the kata, gedangyakuzuki lower level reverse punch. Shotokan kata instructions this page provides videos and instructions for shotokan karate kata jion. The list grows for examinations above sandan, and full knowledge of the katas is mandatory. Old hangetsu shotokan karate kata jka video dailymotion. Even today, many thousands of shotokan dojo practice these 26 kata only leaving out 1. Noted senior okinawan karate authority hiroshi kinjo b. Sentei kata one kata is chosen, from 2nd kyu to sandan usually from bassai dai, kanku dai, jion or empi. The standard way is to breath in during the uchi uke and out during the gyaku zuki based on the first 6 moves when watching kanazawa he had more so looked at. In that book all 5 of the heian pinan kata are examined in detail from the solo performance of. Dan advanced grades from 1 to 10 hajime start johakyu the concept of rhythm within the kata. Many other shotokan dojo have added taikyoku shodan to the jka list, which gives us the 27 kata below. However, his early books indicate that he may have had at least a passing familiarity with several others.
For more information including a free guide to learning all 5. The name of the kata and stance is normally said to refer to the semicircular movements that the feet make when. Techniques and kata always do start with a defensive technique. Pdf download karate kata applications free unquote books. Doshikai shotokan karate member handbook yokogeri side kick mawashigeri round house kick bunkai the application of the technique, a description of the realworld scenario around which the kata is formed. Unsu unsu or unshu in okinawan is one of three shotokan kata that can be traced back to seisho aragaki. In the shotokan kata, the styletypical techniques are repeated from the first to the last kata, again and again. A historical walking tour of seisan kata ikigai way. Fairfax shotokan karate club part of the international shotokan karate federation iskf, fairfax virginia shotokan karate dojo, tysons karate dojo, washington dc shotokan dojo, world bank karate dojo, mclean virginia shotokan karate dojo. This kata can be considered to be unique within the shotokan system. Shotokan karate download download hangetsu bunkai pdf file read online read online hangetsu bunkai pdf file 07 cachedbunkai heian godan. Hangetsu half moon this kata received its name from its principal. Shotokan karate download download hangetsu bunkai pdf file read online read online hangetsu bunkai pdf file 07. It was lengthened from this older okinawan stance to accommodate the longerrange techniques popular in shotokan.
Shotokan has 26 katas, each with a different idea and focus. The shotokan kata kyodo, kiai 1, kiai 2 classification. Funakoshis could have taken the best from these contrasting styles synthesising them into hangetsu, which possibly explains why the form is so different from other kata in the shotokan canon. Shotokan karate magazine a traditional publication with. The kata are executed as a specified series of approximately 20 to. Virtually all of the katas taught today in the shotokan system have two kiai points. Hangetsu shuhari institute advancing traditional karate. Shoto, shoto, meaning pinewaves the movement of pine needles when the wind blows through them, was funakoshis penname, which he used in his poetic and philosophical writings and messages to his students. It is unique in shotokan karate in making use of the stance hangetsu dachi. Nov 06, 2006 the most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air.
See more ideas about karate, shotokan karate and karate kata. Hangetsu dachi is a relatively modern variation of sanchin dachi. It is unique in shotokan karate in making use of the stance hangetsudachi. It challenges with hangetsu dachi and the inside pressuretension necessary for this stance. Shotokan kata all 26 kata in shotokan karate by sensei. When applied, the techniques for this kata are perfect for closequarter defence and closequarter counterattacks, with the feet movements representing the desire to fight from a closeproximity. The first part is executed slowly with strong breathing, stressing the development of the hara. The nahate version still favour the chinese version of its originator and maintained the name, while the shurite version had its own evolution and became known as hangetsu. Il nome hangetsu, di origine cinese, significa mezza luna e fu cosi chiamato dallo stesso fondatore dello stile shotokan, gichin funakoshi.
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. Shotokan kata shitei kata chosen by the examining committee on gradings. Funakoshis could have taken the best from these contrasting styles synthesising them into hangetsu, which possibly explains why the form is so different from other kata in. Oct 12, 2016 shotokan kata instructions this page provides videos and instructions for shotokan karate kata jion. The first part is executed slowly with strong breathing, stressing the development of the hara, or energy field. This is the right way to do it since, as we all know, one cannot practice enough if one wishes to master a technique completely. The second part of the kata is more dynamic in its execution, with continue reading hangestu shotokan. Pinch and grab similar to seisanhangetsu iain abernethy. It emphasizes breathing and tensionrelaxation like no other kata. List of katas in traditional japanese shotokan karate. Shotokan karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow or controlled and powerfull movements. Download shotokan karate kata 1 ebook epub pdf fb2. The first article discusses the controversy over funakoshis classification of shorin and shorei by body type, as well as his knowledge of kata. This sequence shares a strong similarity with seisan.
Body movement in various kata includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yondan, heian godan, tekki shodan, bassaidai, kankudai, empi, jion, hangetsu, bassaisho. I ran a small kata workshop today and included hangetsu, i am aware of the breathing side of the kata and did some further investigation before my workshop to ensure i had it correct. Jul 26, 2019 another more obscure version of this kata known as aragakinoseisan, bears the closest surface resemblance to the shotokan kata hangetsu. This pdf details the first kata of the heian series.
Many of you ask me for documents about katas and i understand you indeed, its so convenient to have an educational support to refine the details of a kata or remember a sequence that we would have forgotten i hear you already say to me. Heian shodan 21, 917 heian nidan 26, 1126 heian sandan 20, 1020 heian yondan 27, 25 heian godan 23, 1219 tekki shodan 29, 1529 basic shitei kata proper sequence of movement. Bassaidai, empi, jion, hangetsu and kankudai the first of the. Shotokan was the name of the first official dojo built by gichin funakoshi, in 1936 at mejiro, and destroyed in 1945 as a result of an allied bombing.
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