This kata is primarily to teach beginners some of the fundamental aspects of kata. Formed the jka instructor trainee program which has created some of the finest karate instructors in the world. Following the jka way of practicing shotokan karate to maintain the. This is a rare shotokan karate book written by a karate master hirokazu kanazawa. We hope you enjoy this selection of unsu videos oss. The quick up and down movements of this kata are reminiscent of a fling swallow. Osaka sensei, who performs the kata has won the alljapan and world championships more times than any other karateka. If you want to learn this complex advanced kata, this excellent film is the one for you. We are a nonprofit karate club in tulsa, oklahoma studying shotokan ryu karatedo. For more information including a free guide to learning all 5 heian kata visit. Look at the sky shotokan kata by soon pretorius former jka world champion. The kata is often viewed as being the most dynamic and difficult shotokan kata and is one of the more favored kata in tournaments.
Shotokan kata bunkai heian shodan watch heian nidan watch heian sandan watch heian yondan watch heian godan watch tekki shodan watch tekki nidan watch tekki sandan watch bassai dai watch bassai sho watch jion watch jiin watch jitte watch chinte watch empi enpi watch hangetsu watch wankan watch kanku dai watch kanku sho watch gankaku. Shotokan kata all 26 kata in shotokan karate by sensei soon. When the jka was formed, nakayama laid down 27 kata as the kata syllabus for this organisation. Iran karate is beautiful, statement i heard from sensei in italy after my seminar, after my seminar in iran i paid attention and watched black belts were practicing unsu without the jumpwhile other team members were doing other kata. Videos and diagrams of the katas are available here. The kata are shown usually from two angles, there is someone reading the same outline from jka books saying things like.
All the above shotokan katas belong to the official jka kata list. Also, because of our wide stances, it pushes us to really use our core, think about our breathing and posture. It is one of the most traditional kata in shotokan. Some videos from shotokan karatedo, especially those linked to jks, jka and wkf. The nakahara faction was led by businessman nobuyuki nakahara. The first of three kata in the taikyoku series, taikyoku shodan is the most basic kata taught in the shotokan syllabus.
In shotokan, kata is not considered to be a performance or demonstration, but is for an individual karateka to practice full techniques, with every technique a potentially killing blow, while paying particular attention to form and timing. The goal of the commitee was to create a series of okinawan kata to teach both physical education and very. Jul 07, 2018 have a look at all 26 shotokan karate kata, from the most basic kata to the more advanced ones. Oct 12, 2016 shotokan kata instructions this page provides videos and instructions for shotokan karate kata jion. I like the simplicity, the powerful kime and the hip movement i think shotokan karate teaches us how to use our body while keeping it relaxed. Each kata has its own specific emphasis on fast andor slow, controlled, powerful movements. Heian shodan heian nidan heian sandan heian yondan heian godan tekki shodan tekki nidan tekki sandan bassai dai bassai sho kanku dai kanku sho jion jitte jiin enpi gankaku meikyo nijushiho unsu wankan chinte sochin gojushiho dai gojushiho sho hangetsu the 15 core katas of the shotokan style by funakoshi gichin history shotokan continue reading. Unsu also offers some unique challenges in counter. Shotokan karate is comprised of 26 katas, each with their own emphasis on fast and slow or controlled and powerfull movements. Jka karate shotokan karate kata goju ryu karate kyokushin karate bruce lee martial arts martial arts workout street fights kanazawa aikido. See more ideas about karate kata, shotokan karate, shotokan.
A kata consists of a prescribed number of offensive and defensive karate techniques and movements, including blocks, strikes, kicks, stances and turns. The embusen for this kata has been much analysed by karateka and historians. Discussion in karate started by magpie, nov 30, 2009. Many of them founded dojos, associations, and went abroad in order to spread the style. Karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf. Due to its similarity to heian shodan a kata found in the next series many shotokan dojos today do not even bother teaching this kata to. The best reference for these kata s is the jka standard kata videos or best karate series 1 through 11 by masatoshi nakayma. Japan karate association kenya jkakenya posts facebook. Kata lists in different styles of karate shotokan shitoryu. Een kata wordt gekozen vanaf 1e kyu tm sandan, meestal een keuze uit bassai. This version is probably the best on the market at this time. The shotokan curriculum from the 8th kyu to the 5th dan of the ahnan tomarite karatedo organization atko summarized here is common to the mokuroku kata or stylistic system of the japan karate association. Martial arts patch patch karate vintage patch karate tae kwan tae kwon kenpo sports patch karate belt advertsing sports kenpo karate australia taekwondo belt black belt contact cyprus ebayisapi dll elvis karate embroidered patch fuji gi gloves coktail shakers godzjuryu gracie gracie carlos barra hapkido ito ryu kanji jiu jitsu winner kajukembo.
Title shotokan karate kata vol1 and vol2 author kanazawa hirokazu. Unsu represents a unique departure from classic shotokan katas. Unsu also contains a 360degree spinning doublekick with a doubleleg take continue reading unsu shotokan. When the jka was formed, nakayama laid down 27 kata as the kata. It contains many intricate hand techniques, such as the ipponnukite in the opening sequence. Kata training requires endless efforts in repeating each kata with an ultimate goal of perfecting the moves, timing, and finishing of each kata. Nakayama kata are series of prearranged movements that help the practicioner to practice and understand karate concepts. Japan shotokais kata syllabus is the same as established in karatedo kyohan added gigo funakoshis staff kata matsukaze no kon. These kata video clips are for educational purposes only and are provided courtesy of the jka. In much the same way as shotokan kata have been modified to start and finish on the same spot, i was expecting nijushiho to. Jka kata gojushiho dai ogura sensei shotokan karate kata, muscular, martial arts. We can see tetsuhiko asai, the technical director of the jka there at that time. It is a welleritten and lavishly illustrated shotokan karate book.
Some of the kata also show choreographed bunkai, and others dont have any bunkai. Sensei stan right has decided to retire from competition but will be coaching instead. A kata can be described as a set of specific karate moves arranged into a fight with an imaginary opponent. They are performed face on at the correct speed and fi. Shotokan has 26 katas, each with a different idea and focus. 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. Interesting fact is that although taikioku shodan is not found on the official jka kata list, it is still a requirement for the 8th kyu belt test. Dai nihon karatedo shotokai is the official representative of shotokan karate. Unsu, literally cloud hands, is the most advanced kata found in the shotokan, shitoryu and karate styles and is generally taught to karateka at the 3rd to 4th dan. Performance of team serbia in the wkf world championships belgrade 2010. Probably the most difficult shotokan kata, both physically and continue reading. Currently there are 26 kata in the traditional japanese shotokan style not including kihon kata.
Have a look at all 26 shotokan karate kata, from the most basic kata to the more advanced ones. They were also part of the members of the team kumite team, which placed 3rd, losing to sensei machidas brazilian team. He was driving force and later chief instructor of the japan karate association jka, which is the biggest shotokan. For more information including a free guide to learning all 5. In accordance with japan karate association, there are 26 known kata. Nijushiho shotokan karate kata james towle by shotokanunleashed. For anyone seriously interested in japanese shotokan karate this series is a must. Shotokan katas japan karate association of ponchatoula. Presented by masatoshi nakayama of the jka with instructors osaka, imura, yahara, and tanaka.
Learn the original versions of all 21 of the jka katas performed by the original masters of shotokan, nakayama,enoeda, mikami, kase, shirai, asai and the rest of the original group of masters. Several shotokan groups have introduced other shotokan kata and kata from other styles, into their training, but when the jka japan karate association was formed by nakayama sensei, he put forward these 26 kata not including taikyoku shodan or kihon kata, as the training kata for the jka karateka. The kiai or spirit cry as it is sometimes referred to, occurs only at certain predetermined moments in each kata. Shotokan ranks atko ahnan tomarite karatedo organization. Watch in slow motion, different angles and stepbystep and. Many believe this represents that the karateka is fighting on horseback. Performing unsu kata book 10 in 1987 the chief instructor of the jka, masatoshi nakayama, died. They were produced by the technical office of japan karate association after the death of nakayama in 1987. Fortunately,it is written in english,french and german. Miki nakamachi women of shotokan the shotokan times. This is the reedited and rereleased dvd version of the official jka shotokan kata series english language version made by the jka in 1985 and originally released as 11 vhs tape casettes.
Shotokan karate, kata tekki sandan kanazawa hirokazu. Upon reaching sandan, youve demonstrated your knowledge of 18 shotokan kata. His death led to rival factions vying for control over the jka. A traditional shotokan karate magazine featuring the most senior and famous shotokan senseis and it is totally nonpolitical. Indeed, unsu possesses certain techniques characteristic of. The team you see here placed 2nd at the 2011 jka world cup in thailand for team kata, losing out only to the powerhouse japanese team. They came 4th at the world gichin cup world championships of jka in 2006. The videos are part of the series all kata of karate, japan karate association, produced by the bureau of technique, jka. Unsu is highly dynamic and has many difficult terns. Shotokan karate most popular image martial arts training taekwondo judo self defense mma japan tai.
It challenges the practitioner with its rhythm, change of directions, fast and slow techniques, kicks, sliding and feints and its jump. Welcome to the channel of shotokan karate of tulsa. His profound ability to demonstrate kata is reflected in this work and is not to be missed. This dvd contains all 26 shotokan karate kata dynamic forms by the worldrenowned master hirokazu kanazawa, chief instructor of shotokan karate international federation. List of katas in traditional japanese shotokan karate. See more ideas about shotokan karate, karate and martial arts. Jan 22, 2017 to learn more karate download pocketpt shotokan karate for android. Youll choose four of the remaining kata to study as a sandanlevel practitioner. Virtually all of the katas taught today in the shotokan system have two kiai points. Kata katas are usually performed by two or three karateka at a time, though solo performances are not uncommon. Jka japan karate association 21 shotokan karate kata. A kata consists of sweeps, punches, kicks, strikes, throws, and body movements such as stepping, turning, twisting, dropping to the ground, and jumping. Unsu is an advanced shotokan karate kata and should not be practiced until you have learned many other black belt katas. You will learn forms like jitte, jion, enpi 5 heinans, 3 tekkis and so many more.
Sochin, chinte, nijushiho, gojushiho sho, gojushiho dai, meikyo, wankan, unsu. His other books also break new ground and continue to develop the art of karate. Especially masatoshi nakayama became an important figure in institutionalizing the art. It teaches you all techniques and kata on the way to black belt. Flow combo hiori no kata myb finger myb shoulder part 1 myb shoulder part 2 myb wrist. Nakayama kata are series of prearranged movements that help the. We offer instruction to children and adults at hicks park community. Jks karate world championships 2011 scotland ohnishi naoko unsu by r0cky44. Several shotokan groups have introduced other shotokan kata and kata from other styles, into their training, but when the jka japan karate association was formed by nakayama sensei, he put forward these 26 kata not including takyoku shodan or kihon kata, as the training kata for the jka karateka. One of the founders of the japanese karate association, holding the position of chief instructor for many years. Similarly, sugiyamas books reflect his unique approach to karate. The kata are superbly demonstrated, with explanations and applications clear and unequivocal. Did i spot one tanaka sensei sitting there at the end. Unsu unsu or unshu in okinawan is one of three shotokan kata that can be traced back to seisho aragaki.
Shotokan kata all 26 kata in shotokan karate by sensei. This kata requires many skills and therefore is one of the most challenging katas in the shotokan system. Katas are not unique to shotokan karate and the original intent of training with katas was to develop and master combat worthy self defense or fighting skills. Originally called fukyugata ichi, this kata was developed by nagamine shoshin, a member of the karatedo special committee assembled in 1940.
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