Tag Archives: Martial Arts
Kata of Asato Ankō
As mentioned in the article “Shutō Uke in Old Style,” I mentioned that Funakoshi Gichin’s Shutō Uke was similar to Motobu Choki’s Shutō Uke. Unlike the Itosu lineage, they are characterized by holding the arm in the upper position and … Continue reading
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Tagged Asato Anko, Funakoshi Gichin, Karate, Martial Arts, Motobu Ryu
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The Lost Kata, ‘Tomaikun’
Written by Motobu Naoki, translated by Andreas Quast Motobu Chōmo (1890–1945) was the second son of Motobu Chōyū. His nickname was Torajū. He got this nickname because he was strong, quick-witted and agile, reminiscent of a tiger’s tail. He also came … Continue reading
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Tagged Chomo, Japan, Karate, Martial Arts, Motobu, Motobu Ryu
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Power of a thrust or punch
Ateha (Atifa in the local sound) is an Okinawan dialect that means the power of a thrust or punch. It is written as toha in kanji. According to the Soke (Tomomasa Motobu), his father, Choki Motobu, used to say, “No matter how … Continue reading
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Tagged Ateha, Karate, Martial Arts, Motobu Choki, Motobu style, Okinawa
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Uke and Hazushi
Motobu Chōki uses the expression “uke hazusu (受け外す, literally, receive and remove)” in his books, where today we say “ukeru (receive).” In the commentary on “tsuki-uke (punch-receive),” he also refers to it as “uchi hazusu (hit and remove). Neither is common in modern karate … Continue reading
RyuKyu-Te
Ryukyu Te: The word “Ryukyu” comes from the name of the islands of Okinawa which are called Ryukyu Islands. The word “Te” comes from the usage of “Te” in Karate meaning hand. Ryukyu-Te is a family style martial art that … Continue reading