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“ haishu uchi back of the hand strike ”

Translated by Jean-Charles Juster. The penumbra strike, kasumi uchi, corresponds to the technique called “ haishu uchi back of the hand strike ” in modern karate . In Motobu kenpô, we interpret the first movement placed after the kôsa dachi position of the Naihanchi kata as this strike of … Continue reading

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Why I was taught Motobu Udundī

From a lecture by Uehara Seikichi in From Uehara Seikichi, “Talking about the secret martial art of the Ryukyu royal family,” April 4, 1992 Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule today to listen to my talk. … Continue reading

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