The creatorinstructor and students of the spirited defense dojo were not involved with the production of the videos listed below. These kata video clips are for educational purposes only and are provided courtesy of the jka. The kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws. Kanku dai kata original shotokan nakayama nkk jka youtube. A kata performance from the jka 2011 in the senior group from 70 to 79 years. This dvd contains all 26 shotokan karate kata dynamic forms by the worldrenowned master hirokazu kanazawa, chief instructor of shotokan karate international federation. 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. This video is exceptional especially for those who want to learn the shotokan kata kanku dai which is done from several angles and different speeds.
Kanku sho to view the sky small kanku sho was created from kanku dai. Any student of shotokan karate will be glad that they have this dvd in their. Jka japan karate association 21 shotokan karate kata. Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organised. Kanku dai slow shotokan karate jka henrik oesten sensei 5th dan from denmark, performing kanku dai in the style of funakoshi sensei, in slow. This site has as main purpose to clarify and to present what the karate is really about. The kata gets its meaning from the first set of movements in this kata, it has been said that kanku dai was gichin funakoshi senseis favorite kata, and the one he. Shotokan katas japan karate association of ponchatoula. Referred to as kanku dai in shotokan karate, it is also part of.
Japan shotokais kata syllabus is the same as established in karatedo kyohan added gigo funakoshis staff kata matsukaze no kon. 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. Advanced shotokan kata, volume one demonstrates the following advanced kata as taught by the japan karate association. For more information including a free guide to learning all 5. Body movement in various kata includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping. Dai nihon karatedo shotokai is the official representative of shotokan karate. Kanku dai look at the sky shotokan kata by soon pretorius former jka world champion by soon pretorius karate. The feeling of kata should be precise, with fast execution of technique and attention given to appropriate balance between speed and power. Kanku dai was a favourite kata of master funakoshi. Nov 07, 2016 2016 karate kata kankudai jka all japan 2016 duration. In shotokan, kata is not a performance or a demonstration, but is for individual karateka to practice full techniqueswith every technique potentially a killing blow. The kata standard will be as defined in the kata books of nakayama. They are performed face on at the correct speed and fi.
In much the same way as shotokan kata have been modified to start and finish on. The kata enpi is usually studied at the brown belt level and has a couple of variations depending on the particular shotokan school. Imura, isaka, osaka, tanaka,and yahara filmed in studio and on location performing the shotokan kata at the level of expertise that created the japan karate association s. 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. Passai in okinawan styles and bassai in japanese styles. Shotokan kata all 26 kata in shotokan karate by sensei soon. The following youtube videos are to be use for reference purposes only. In the shotokan kata, the styletypical techniques are repeated from the first to the last kata, again and again. Tekki shodan iron horse number one the first of the three tekki katas, this kata was originally known by its okinawan name naihanchi, a name still commonly used today in several other styles of karate. Apr 11, 2015 kanku dai kata original shotokan nakayama nkk jka academia dojo x karate. The first of three kata in the taikyoku series, taikyoku shodan is the most basic kata taught in the shotokan syllabus. Diagrams taken from equivalent shotokan heian nidan kata rather than our.
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. The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. Sep 04, 2017 henrik oesten sensei 5th dan from denmark, performing kanku dai in the style of funakoshi sensei. Kanku sho shotokan kushanku, or kankudai, is an open hand karate kata that is studied by many practitioners of okinawan karate. This version shows the skif version of the kata with a stepbystep explanation of the different moves. Qdo o aluno reunia as habilidades e amadurecimento necessarios ele recebia sua graduacao. Henrik oesten sensei 5th dan from denmark, performing kanku dai in the style of funakoshi sensei. This dvd is exceptional especially for those who want to learn the shotokan kata, kanku dai, which is done from several angles and at different speeds. The original shotokan kata syllabus is introduced in funakoshis book karatedo kyohan, which is the master text of shotokan karate. This is the right way to do it since, as we all know, one cannot practice enough if one wishes to master a technique completely.
The kata was used by master itosu one of master funakoshis teachers to create the five heian kata. Nov 06, 2006 the most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The videos are part of the series all kata of karate, japan karate association, produced by the bureau of technique, jka. Have a look at all 26 shotokan karate kata, from the most basic kata to the more advanced ones. Kanku dai shotokan kushanku, or kankudai, is an open hand karate kata that is studied by many practitioners of okinawan karate. Kanku dai kwanku look to or view the sky the greater. Kanku dai veiwing the sky academy of karate martial. Currently there are 26 kata in the traditional japanese shotokan style not including kihon kata brown belt kata shotokan syllabus. You currently have no widgets set in the right sidebar. The bunkai for the kata is well done and is also extremely creative. In many karate styles, there are two versions of the kata.
Team kata kanku dai by italy 47th ekf european karate championships duration. This video demonstrates and explains each move of the kata. Kankudai is one of the most important shotokan katas, if not the most important. Kanku dai looking to the sky the first of the two katas in the kanku series kanku dai is one of the longest katas in shotokan karate and is said to take its name from a chinese general who came to okinawa as an envoy. List of katas in traditional japanese shotokan karate. Kihon, the first kata attempted by beginners, is not included in the 25 katas generally acknowledged as being within in the jka shotokan canon. His profound ability to demonstrate kata is reflected in this work and is not to be missed. There are accepted to be 25 kata in the shotokan system.
You will learn forms like jitte, jion, enpi 5 heinans, 3 tekkis and so many more. To 3rd dan sochin, chinte, nijushiho, unsu, kankusho, gojushiho sho, gojushiho dai, bassai sho, meikyo shodan, jiin, wankan. 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 first movement in this kata views the sky, which symbolizes the universe and shows your opponent that you are unarmed. A kata can be described as a set of specific karate moves arranged into a fight with an imaginary opponent. Shotokan kata all 26 kata in shotokan karate by sensei. The kata focus on the idea of changing disadvantage into advantage by strong and courageous response, switching blocks and differing degrees of power. This kata emphasizes strong hip rotation, u punches, lifting actions. Taikyoku shodan sometimes termed kata kihon or kihon kata. This video demonstrates the kata kankudai at a slower pace than normal to help you follow along with the individual moves. The shitei kata kanku dai performed by former world champion luca valdesi of italy. Jul 07, 2018 have a look at all 26 shotokan karate kata, from the most basic kata to the more advanced ones. Kanku dai to view the sky big most of the elements of the heian kata were derived from this kata. To hide this sidebar, switch to a different layout via the theme settings.
Kanku dai kankisho jion jiin jutte enpi hangetsu gankaku chinte sochin nijushiho meikyo. Above 3rd dangeneral training all of the above plus a large number of other kata according to the ability, interest and commitment of the karate practitioner. This video demonstrates the kata kanku dai at a slower pace than normal to help you follow along with the individual moves. Thought to be chinese in origin this kata is known for the introduction of several unique inward kicks, commonly known as wave. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Henrik oesten sensei 5th dan from denmark, performing kanku dai in the style of funakoshi sensei, in slow motion. Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a prearranged fight against imaginary opponents. These kata are also useful for any student that has a good understanding of the heian katas. 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. This kata is primarily to teach beginners some of the fundamental aspects of kata. The official jka shotokan kata technical dvd series by chief instructor masatoshi nakayama, is the infallible guide to jka shotokan kata. A traditional shotokan karate magazine featuring the most senior and famous shotokan senseis and it is totally nonpolitical shotokan karate magazine kata 2xm bassai sho, kanku.
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