Monthly Archives: June 2013

Seiunchin Kata ~ marching far quietly

Posted on June 30, 2013 by dykiegirl

Seiunchin  is a Goju-ryu karate-do kaishu (open hand) kata known for its flowing moves and atheistic appearance. Seiunchin is a long and strength-sapping kata. It contains pulling and gripping techniques, throws, hidden techniques and requires a strong upper and lower body, … Continue reading →

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Gekisai Dai Kata ~ turning disadvantage into advantage

Posted on June 25, 2013 by dykiegirl

Gekisai means to attack and destroy or alternatively rip and tear or turning disadvantage into advantage. The Gekisai dai kata were created around 1940 (possibly as early as 1936) by Chojun Miyagi Sensei and Nagamine Shoshin as kata for beginners and … Continue reading →

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Giri ~ the best of all possible learning

Posted on June 12, 2013 by dykiegirl

My Sensei introduced me to the concept of ‘giri’ or obligation a few nights ago and I understand it be the most important learning I have gained so far. He talked about how this applies to him in relation to … Continue reading →

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Gichin Funakoshi – The Father of Modern Karate

Posted on June 5, 2013 by dykiegirl

Gichin Funakoshi – The Father of Modern Karate With thanks to Japan Karate Association (JKA) Funakoshi Gichin Sensei was born in 1868 and died in 1957. The history of Karate is not exactly ancient. The 150 years of reliable records … Continue reading →

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Naifanchi Kata ~ internal divided conflict

Posted on June 5, 2013 by dykiegirl

Naifanchi (or Naihanchi, or in Shotokan style Tekki) is a kata performed in straddle or horse-riding stance (naihanchi-dachi / kiba-dachi). The name of the kata translates as internal divided conflict. The form makes use of in-fighting techniques (i.e. tai sabaki … Continue reading →

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Historical Outline of Karate-Do, Martial Arts of Ryukyu by Chojun Miyagi

Posted on June 4, 2013 by dykiegirl

Historical Outline of Karate-Do, Martial Arts of Ryukyu by Chojun Miyagi  Translation This translation is, in the most part, by dykiegirl. I have endeavoured to retain the sense of a spoken lecture rather than a work that was primarily written … Continue reading →

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