List of shitoryu karate katas with videos this page provides videos andor written instructions for the katas used in shitoryu karate i. The 2 calligraphic charectars chin te translated literally mean extraordinary rare hands. Originally named kushanku or koshokun, it was the only kata taught by funakoshi sensei for the first three years of training. Explanation of kata names as used in shitoryu kofukan. In 1948, after wwii, miyagi sensei began to teach the gekisai kata in depth as a regular part of gojuryu in his own dojo. Shotokanstyle version of gankaku shurites chinto compared and contrasted with matsumora rohai, the tomarite influenced historical root of itosu rohai and meikyo.
Sanchin is physically and mentally a demanding kata and requires a great deal of time and patience to learn and perform properly. Wkf kata list 2018 newark karate academy kofukan karate. The heianpinan kata system acted as a trojan horse, allowing itosu to bring karate from its secretive darkness into the light of modernization. One of two heishu kata of gojuryu, sanchin is probably the most misunderstood kata in all of karate. This was 100% of all the recorded rohai s in the usa. This is to honor miyagi sensei for his brilliance in creating the kata and for his dedication to karate. New york had the highest population of kata families in 1880. Sanchin is a kata of apparent southern chinese origin that is. The kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws.
Nov 10, 2015 rohai kata and bunkai performed by allen hartman shihan 6th dan kuniba ha shito ryu. The unique kata wansu, rohai and wankan appear to have existed solely in the tomarite system until the 1870s. Italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. In wado we have rohai shodan as one of the 15 kata not the official 9 kata. While less practiced than other kata in the shotokan canon, meikyo features subtle stance and direction. Due to both controversies in kenwa mabunis line of succession and mabunis extensive efforts to popularize the martial art form in japan, there exist many. It descends through the nahate lineage of shitoryu. However, later, kihon kata, bassai, wanshu, niseishi, rohai, jitte, jihan were. Sanchin is a kata of apparent southern chinese origin that is considered to be. The kata syllabus reflects elements of the kata of goju ryu, ryuei ryu and uechi ryu as well as original chinese influences. It was born out of the fighting forms, techniques, and traditions practiced in the shuri and tomari villages of okinawa. It was called matsumora rohai, after kosaku matsumora, who was presumably its inventor not to be confused with sokon matsumura. Rohai shodan, rohai nidan, rohai sandan three graceful kata in which the sagiashidachi stance heron stance where balance is taken on one leg is used rohaishodan, both hands are used to simulateously strike rohai nidan.
Anko itosu used that rohai as a base to make his version wich he split into three parts rohai shodan, nidan etc. International hayashiha shitoryu karatedo federation performed by sensei junko arai. All three feature the shikodachi stance coupled with the openhanded kakiwake uke towards the end of the kata. Kosokun dai kosokun is the rank of a chinese envoy who visited okinawa and showed some chinese martial arts. Dec 18, 2017 found this gem on our facebook page and noticed it wasnt on youtube. In contrast, it is probably the single most valuable training exercise in gojuryu. Master itosu later took this kata and developed three kata from it. Until this time, sanchin was the first kata taught in gojuryu. This was about 50% of all the recorded katas in the usa. Having its origin s in the shuri te school, the kata is also uncommon as it has only one kiai. Nipaipo karate, er shi ba white crane kung fu nipaipo nepai meaning 28 beats or steps, is a shitoryu kata developed by kenwa mabuni.
Wado ryu karate the us eastern wado ryu karate federation wado ryu karate association of alabama rohai kata photos rohai kata embusen. And especially the three styles naihanchi, passai great and small, and kusanku which are very widely known to many islanders. The shotokan version of rohai renamed meikyo, literally bright mirror by gichin funakoshi is very distinct from either the matsumora or itosu. Shitoryu is a form of karate that was founded in 1934 by kenwa mabuni, mabuni kenwa. It is also the longest and most difficult kata, requiring painstaking practice for more than a decade for mastery. It is not intended to be used for someone to learn the kata from the beginning. Sanchin, meaning three battlesconflictswars is usually interpreted as. They are derived from gokenki the chinese white crane master who lived in okinawa from about 1910.
However, if you have any questions about a particular kata movement, please check with your instructor because kata instructions and the order of katas can vary by school and organization. The thrusting movements of these sanchin type kata are performed with open hands. It was certainly part of the oral history passed down to me from my. This was 100% of all the recorded rohais in the usa. This is a complete list of all the approved wkf karate shitei kata for shotokan, shitoryu, wadoryu and gojuryu. Jiin, jion, and jitte form a group of kata used in shito ryu and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which apparently has roots in ancient chinese boxing. The tensho kata in ohka is practiced exactly the same as in goju ryu. The most kata families were found in the usa in 1920. Begin the kata in kiyotsuke stance facing north arbitrary north for. Kihon kata 112 pinan shodan godan naifanchin shodan sandan juroku shito lineage matsukaze shito lineage jutte jion jiin rohai bassai dai, sho kosokun dai, sho shiho kosokun chinte chinto wanshu kenshu shito lineage myojo shito lineage aoyagi shito lineage gojushiho kenpaku. However, if you have any questions about a particular kata movement, please check with your instructor because kata instructions and the order of katas. Many will claim they know the true and correct history of sanchin kata, but factors such as where one chooses to begin and end can create one of many versions of the same history.
The meaning, origin and history of the given name kata. It was called matsumora rohai, after kosaku matsumora, who was presumably its inventor. Rohai meaning vision of a white heron or vision of a white crane is a family of kata. In 1880 there were 2 kata families living in new york. Body movement in various kata includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping. However, we must understand the reality of violence to be able to understand the reality of our kata applications put simply and in terms of karate centred around the application of a chosen kata, then less is more. It is a blending of both chinese and native fighting methods that includes simple strikes, vital targetpressure point attacks, and standup. Chatanyara kushanku videos international hayashiha shito. So with the origin of this post being the first part of rohai, although it may be correctly stated that by missing parts two. Some people say that the correct way to write kata names is using katakana japanese phonetic writing for foreign words. List of katas in traditional japanese shotokan karate.
Rohai kata and bunkai performed by allen hartman shihan 6th dan kuniba ha shito ryu. The kata family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. Rohai meaning vision of a white heron or vision of a white crane is a family of kata practiced in some styles of karate. Rohai videos international hayashiha shitoryu karate. Anko itosu later took this kata and developed three kata from it. Their origin is thought to be from the tomarite school. You can see how rohai families moved over time by selecting different census years.
Rohai videos international hayashiha shitoryu karatedo. Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a prearranged fight against imaginary opponents. It is used in the traditional arts such as kabuki theatre and chado. The kata include both karate kata and kobujutsu kata. The name rohai, with identical kanji, is the name of a traditional okinawan kata. I like the aesthetics of rohai, but i think somethings missing.
Is anyone doing a unified itosu rohai, if there is such a thing. This kata is the most magnificent and advanced kata of all matsubayashi ryu karate. China and the origins of okinawan white crane kenpo part 1. Shorinryu karate is one of the major branches of karate. Kata traditional japanese shotokan karate academy in. Kata shitoryu international karate do kai official website. Click on the kata name to download and view the video mpeg format please note that you will find slight variations in the moves in the kata below compared to those practiced within the sska. Like the other kata of gojuryu, sanchin can be found in several chinese arts san jan, particularly the southern styles including four styles of crane boxing, dragon boxing, tiger boxing, lion boxing, dog. Only kata from the official kata list may be performed. Some kata are heavy and powerful whereas others are far more graceful and flowing in their nature. This was about 50% of all the recorded kata s in the usa. Found this gem on our facebook page and noticed it wasnt on youtube. It feels like only a bit of a kata hence nidan and sandan. Aug 17, 2011 film from 19281932 shows that the funakoshi group practiced many more than 16 kata one of the most commonly seen are gankaku chinto and meikyo.
The kata is very short and the smallest kata in shotokan karate. The goal is to achieve a better understanding of sanchin kata through the mechanics, history, and applications of the kata. Some kata however, contain a mixture of both and each kata has its own unique timing. It is one of the most traditional kata in shotokan. The rohai family name was found in the usa in 1880. Chatanyara kushanku videos international hayashiha. While less practiced than other kata in the shotokan canon, meikyo features subtle stance and direction changes that provide insight into proper transition. Wado ryu karate association of alabama rohai kata photos rohai kata embusen. This kata was adopted and developed by okinawan karate men after it was brought to okinawa in 1761 by a chinese martial artist named kusanku.
Rohai the first movements of this kata suggest the smoothing of water to make it as calm and even as a mirror. These kata reflect more of the chinese origin without higashionna senseis changes. Shogenryu karatedo curriculum shogenryu karatedo is a culmination of knowledge and training of the founder, taba kensei, hanshi. Kihon kata 112 pinan shodan godan naifanchin shodan sandan juroku shito lineage matsukaze shito lineage jutte jion jiin rohai bassai dai, sho kosokun dai, sho shiho kosokun chinte chinto wanshu kenshu shito lineage myojo shito. Ive also heard rokkishu translated as 6 machine palms. The name kata is a japanese term translated as mold, model, style, form or shape. A couple years ago, we were requested to analyze rohai kata. The kata originated from the tomarite school of okinawan martial arts. Ro gai lu jiangwei joint researcher, research institute attached to the okinawa prefectural university of arts.
Kata includes both hidden and apparent selfdefense applications such as blocks, strikes, kicks, grabs, vital point activation, chokes, throws, takedowns, body hardening, combinations, muscle memory, breathing and methods for improving focus and acceleration. Up until the 1950s master soken referred to his martial art as matsumura shurite, then he began calling his style matsumura seito orthodox shorin ryu in order to differentiate it from the other emerging shorin ryu styles. Wado ryu kata rohai kata tradition wado ryu karate. A kata of unknown origin usually performed with the bo. I understand the curiosity of people, but attempts to make a correlation between the meaning of a kanji name and the content of the kata is nonsensical in most cases. Begin the kata in kiyotsuke stance facing north arbitrary north for reference only. Meikyo shuhari institute advancing traditional karate. Step the right foot out to the right into shiko dachi. In 1880 there was 1 rohai family living in california. Film from 19281932 shows that the funakoshi group practiced many more than 16 kataone of the most commonly seen are gankaku chinto and meikyo.
While less practiced than other kata in the shotokan canon, meikyo features subtle stance and direction changes that provide insight into proper. Rohai is only a short kata, and sometimes i do it with kids for a bit. Itosus plan worked so well, in 1905 he was allowed to teach at the first junior prefectural high school and later at the okinawas teachers college too. The first movements of this kata suggest the smoothing of water to make it as calm and even as a mirror. Kata, as practiced in karate, provide a living encyclopedia of selfdefense, tradition, and training methods. The quick up and down movements of this kata are reminiscent of a fling swallow. Kosaku matsumura is often credited with the creation of the original rohai kata. Sanchin, jojushiho, seisan, seiunchin, ippakkurehachi, naihanchi ichidan, nidan, sandan, passai, chinto, chinte, bambooyari spear style, wanshu, rohai and kusanku. Infuences from south china chinto and students of chokin expanded the forms used by the tomarite school. California had the highest population of rohai families in 1880. A synthesis of various different okinawan schools of martial arts, the shitoryu is primarily practiced in osaka. Rohai another kata of unknown origin that was practiced primarily in the tomari region of okinawa, rohai is a graceful kata identified by its single leg stance techniques in which the other leg is drawn up and ready to strike. Yasutsune itosu 18301915 is said to have developed the shodan, nidan, and sandan versions of the rohai kata. This page provides videos andor written instructions for the katas used in shitoryu karate i.
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