Please view the pics under the "Shobukan" banner in Photos and you
will notice also pics of Cliff from Cincy Hombu dojo teaching class.
Kudos to Cliff-san and also thanks to Manny Sensei for posting the
pics and to a warm welcome to Cliff during his visit to see his son in
the military stationed in Texas.  Thanks Manny-san.   Please know that
he has a tournament in August that is an Annual event and is a
traditional tourney mostly of Shotokan stylist.  I believe his sensei
from Japan will also be present.  Enjoy!
Humbly,
Dwight

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under the guidance of the Shobukan dojo in Killeen Tx and in Sept
a "World Shotokan Tournament" in Chicago.  I will forward the info
available to me if you like via email.  Drop me a note at:
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Here is what I found on a Okano Sensei:

Okano Sensei, who founded Kenkojuku in 1941, was one of Funakoshi
Yoshitaka Sensei's (son of Funakoshi Gichin) closest students. Okano
Tomosaburo, Soke (Founder), Shotokan Okano-Ha Karate-Do Kenkojuku
which is based in Tokyo, Japan.

The link to this information is the following:
http://cehs.unl.edu/karate/shotoka.html


--- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Dwight Holley" <cincinnatishotokan@y...>
wrote:
>
> I know who he is but do you?   I would challenge you to research in
> your spare time who this famous student of ??????  is and his claim
> to fame if you will in the Shotokan system.   I am waiting??????
> Holley sensei

-----Original Message-----
From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jhn_alderman
Sent: 08 June 2005 15:00
To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [KOJF]Karate-Do, Gichin Funakoshi

--- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, Mantacorex5@a... wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone had ever read this biography by the master 
> himself. I haven't read much of it yet but it looks to be really good
and I  would
> recommend it to anyone that studies any Okinawan Karate or any
related  styles.
> I'd also suggest reading his Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate, 
another
> wonderful book.
> ~Patrie

In my humble opinion My Way of Life by Funakoshi Sensei is a must read
for any karate-ka, especially one who studies Shotokan.  Talk about a
humble man.  Another book that mainly deals with Okinawan styles is
Okinawan Karate by Mark Bishop. A very good book with lots of history
of the arts of Okinawa.  A book that I have just read is Shihan-Te. I
cannot say it was a bad book since I gained by reading it. I just feel
it to be somewhat unclear in certain areas and the techniques and
application are very basic. I would love to hear of any other suggested
books from others.

--- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, Mantacorex5@a... wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone had ever read this biography by the master
> himself. I haven't read much of it yet but it looks to be really good
and I  would
> recommend it to anyone that studies any Okinawan Karate or any
related  styles.
> I'd also suggest reading his Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate,
another
> wonderful book.
> ~Patrie

In my humble opinion My Way of Life by Funakoshi Sensei is a must read
for any karate-ka, especially one who studies Shotokan.  Talk about a
humble man.  Another book that mainly deals with Okinawan styles is
Okinawan Karate by Mark Bishop. A very good book with lots of history
of the arts of Okinawa.  A book that I have just read is Shihan-Te. I
cannot say it was a bad book since I gained by reading it. I just feel
it to be somewhat unclear in certain areas and the techniques and
application are very basic. I would love to hear of any other suggested
books from others.

-----Original Message-----
From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mantacorex5@...
Sent: 06 June 2005 15:25
To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [KOJF]Karate-Do, Gichin Funakoshi

Yes, that is the book. Although I would also like to get two other books that I have seen by Funakoshi, Karate-Do Kyohan and Karate-Do Nyumon, but I will probably wait for a while to get those.

 

In a message dated 6/6/2005 8:39:57 A.M. US Eastern Standard Time, malcolm.bates@... writes:

Hi Patrie

If this is the one karate-do-My Way of Life, then yes. I read it first in 1996 according to my study log. It is a book I encourage others to read to understand better about master Funakoshi and his attitudes. I found it a very 'human' story.

 

Regards

Malcolm

 

-----Original Message-----
From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mantacorex5@...
Sent: 04 June 2005 02:23
To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [KOJF]Karate-Do, Gichin Funakoshi

I was wondering if anyone had ever read this biography by the master himself. I haven't read much of it yet but it looks to be really good and I would recommend it to anyone that studies any Okinawan Karate or any related styles. I'd also suggest reading his Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate, another wonderful book.

~Patrie

 

I have read it years ago and probably will re-read it again
shortly.  As you may know I have written a book on karate-do and the
hidden secrets of the art.  It is currently being edited and with
luck maybe at the publisher in a matter of weeks.  I may send an
excerpt out soon and hope that I am good enough in the art that
people will consider buying it.    Another book I have read that I
would recommend is "Moving Zen" by Mr. Nicol.  One of my sensei he
talks about at the JKA headquarters who was being groomed to go the
the Philippines as a new teacher, Sasaki, Kunio sensei.  I trained
under him in Manila, Philippines in 1975 and at the time he was a
6th dan under the JKA.   The book is fascinating and gives a look at
the training at the JKA headquarters back in the 50's & 60's.  I
would also recommend reading
"The Karate Dojo" by Peter Urban.  He was a exceptional student of
Yamamoto and Yamaguchi,Gogen Sensei of Goju-Ryu.  Though he was a
student of another Japanese karate-do system he annedotes and
stories are enlightening.  Finally I would recommend "The Weaponless
Warrior" by the late great Richard Kim sensei.  It will give you
some Okinawan historical stories passed down prior to karate's
popularity in Japan.  Another great read.  Enjoy and I look forward
to seeing some great discussions here.  Humbly,Dwight Holley

The date is set for the upcoming "Friendship International Karate
Tournament - 5th Shobukan Cup"

You are cordially invited.  For more inforamation visit www.isska.com
or www.karateshobukan.com

Thanks

Manny

-- Didn't O sensei Funakoshi's son change some of the Shotokan
methods after his father passed away? I am sure Nakayama had his
influence as well. This is to be said of many of the modern masters.
In other factions of Shotokan masters have changed kata. Master
Kanazawa's kata look slightly different to the JKA versions. The
Shotokan kata taught by the Ryobukai are different as well. If you
look at the way Funakoshi taught kata you will see that very few
sensei now teach them the way that he originally taught them to his
students at the old Shotokan.






- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Malcolm" <malcolm.bates@m...> wrote:
> I agree, Seisan has been around a long time, its the current
hangetsu
> version that is relatively new, IMO.
>
> Funakoshi sensei did have Hangetsu in his teachings as he has it
in his book
> Karate-do Kyohan and I think this was published in about 1932 in
the old
> form. The one I have was in 1973 but this is a reprint. His first
version
> was published in 1922.
>
> You will note that he refers to Front Stance in the kata and not
Hangetsu
> stance. I think the new stance was created as part of the
Nakayama sports
> influence around the mid 1940's but as you say history is not that
well
> documented and is variable depending on who you talk to..
>
> Malcolm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Tim
> Sent: 20 May 2005 19:23
> To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [KOJF] Re: Interesting Kata Information
>
>
> -From what I have read, Seisan is actually much older. Hiagoanna
> brought it back from his studies in China. That would at least put
> it at just after or before the turn of the 20th century.
> Hangetsu , I am not sure that O sensei Funakoshi taught this in
his
> original curriculum. From what I have been told there was kata
added
> later. Perhaps even from his influence and freindship with Mabuni
> Kenwa. I am not sure. The story varies depending who you talk to.
> Much of karate history is incomplete and sometimes peoples memory
is
> not so good. I just keep training and trying to be the best that I
> can.
>
>
>
>
>
> -- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Malcolm" <malcolm.bates@m...> wrote:
> > Hi Tim
> > Yep, as far as I understand you have it right. :) Hangetsu as it
> stands
> > today with its off stance was only created around the 1940's I
> believe. The
> > stance appears to be a cross between Zenkutsu dachi and Sanchin
> dachi and
> > Fudo dachi. I wonder whether this was because Fudo dachi,
although
> appearing
> > significantly in master Funakoshi's work is not as common in
> Shotokan
> > teaching these days.. at least not in the clubs around here.
> >
> > The timing would seem about right as that was when mawashi geri
> and some
> > other sports orientated techniques were also introduced.
> >
> > Any thoughts on this?
> > Regards
> >
> > Malcolm
> >
> > ps. I am a Shotokan student originally but tend to follow a
> broader syllabus
> > these days.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf
> Of Tim
> > Sent: 19 May 2005 04:45
> > To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [KOJF] Re: Interesting Kata Information
> >
> >
> > -That is very good. It is good for students to know the history
of
> > kata. One note. Isn't the old name for Hangetsu,Seisan? That is
if
> > memory serves me right. Great job.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Ramsey, William J SSG-- III Corps
> CSES"
> > <william.ramsey1@u...> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Saw this stuff and thought it was interesting. Thought that
the
> > Group might
> > > like to read it. It comes from the website of KARATE UNION OF
> > AUSTRALIA.
> > > They have a pretty interesting Website and it seems as it is
> very
> > tasteful.
> > > The URL is http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html
> > > <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but
> in
> > the
> > > perfection of the character of its participants." - Gichin
> > Funakoshi
> > >
> > > Heian
> > >
> > > The old name for the Haian Kata was Pinan. These Kata were
> > developed by
> > > Yatasune Itosu as intermediate Kata to the much longer main
Kata
> of
> > > Shorin-Ryu. He did not make them up however, they were based
on
> > much older
> > > training forms called Channan, which had their origin in
China.
> > >
> > > Master Funakoshi considered Pinan Shodan too difficult for an
> > introductory
> > > Kata so he changed Pinan Nidan to Heian Shodan and Pinan
Shodan
> to
> > Heian
> > > Nidan.
> > >
> > > For beginners, a somewhat simplified version of Heian Shodan
was
> > introduced,
> > > which is called Taikyoku Shodan. This is most often used for
9th
> > Kyu
> > > gradings as a "stepping-stone" to Heian Shodan.
> > >
> > > Tekki
> > >
> > > The Okinawan name for these was Naihanchi and they are
directly
> > taken from
> > > the long form called Hua-Chuan which is one, one of the main
> > training forms
> > > of Tiger Style Northern Shaolin Wu-Shu. It was on Okinawa that
> the
> > Kata was
> > > split into three separate sections that we now call Tekki
> Shodan,
> > Nidan and
> > > Sandan.
> > >
> > > The name means "Iron Horse". The Kiba-dachi stance used
> > exclusively in these
> > > Kata is the main training stance of Northern Shaolin Tiger
Style
> > of Wu-Shu.
> > >
> > > The Tekki Kata we know and practise today are as follows....
> > >
> > > Bassai
> > >
> > > Again these Kata are from Northern Shaolin sources but from
> which
> > sub-style
> > > we are not sure. They do however, have strong Tiger Style
> > characteristics.
> > >
> > > The name used on Okinawa was "Passai" and it translates
> > as "Capture the
> > > Fortress".
> > >
> > > We are taught that Bassai-Dai symbolizes the capture of the
> > fortress and
> > > Bassai-Sho symbolizes the fight to get out again.
> > >
> > > Kanku
> > >
> > > The Kanku Kata were taught to the Okinawans by Master Kwang
> Shang
> > Fu -
> > > Military Attaché to Okinawa in 1724. The Okinawan way of
saying
> > his name is
> > > Kushanku and this was the Okinawan name for these Kata.
> > >
> > > Master Funakoshi changed the name to Kanku which means "to
view
> > the sky".
> > >
> > > Jion
> > >
> > > This is the classic "mainstream" Shaolin Kata, complete with
> > the "Ming"
> > > salute at the beginning. Shaolin was also named Jion-Ji by the
> > Japanese but
> > > the literal translation of the Kanji is "to love the sound"
(of
> > Shaolin).
> > >
> > > Ji-In <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> > >
> > > Another Shaolin Classic and all of the above relating to Jion
> > apply here
> > > too. The name translates to "love of truth
> > >
> > > Chinte
> > >
> > > This Kata is one of the older ones and it's salute at the
> > beginning betrays
> > > its Wutang origin. The name translates to "to restore calm"
> or "to
> > establish
> > > peace".
> > >
> > > The final moves of this Kata are supposed to represent the
ocean
> > waves
> > > disappearing into the dry sand on the beach just as your
enemies
> > would
> > > vanish before you if you master these techniques.
> > >
> > > Jutte (Jitte) <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> > >
> > > Another Shaolin classic. The name means "ten hands". If you
> master
> > this
> > > Kata, your enemies will feel as though you had ten hands
> > >
> > > Empi
> > >
> > > A classic white crane style Kata brought to Okinawa in 1644 by
> > Military
> > > Attaché Master Wang-Shu. The Kata was names after him hence
its
> > Okinawan
> > > name of "Wanshu". This translates to "excellent or incredible
> > arms" and
> > > perhaps this explains the lovely hand techniques this Kata
> > contains.
> > >
> > > It also tells us that Master Wang-Shu must have been very good
> > with his
> > > hands.
> > >
> > > Hangetsu
> > >
> > > This is a Wutang Kata that came to us through Master Itosu's
> > training in
> > > Na-Ha-te from Master Higaonna. It is named after the third
> Chinese
> > Zen
> > > Patriarch but the name Hangetsu, given to it by Master
> Funakoshi,
> > means
> > > "half moon" - a description of the stance.
> > >
> > > Sochin  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> > >
> > > This is a Northern Shaolin Dragon Style originally taught on
> > Okinawa by
> > > Master Aragaki. This Kata is supposed to demonstrate the power
> > of "Ki" and
> > > the name means "to overcome using power" (of Ki).
> > >
> > > Unsu
> > >
> > > Another Dragon Style Kata from Aragaki. Where he trained is
not
> > known but
> > > the strong Chinese influences in this Kata suggest it was
> > certainly in
> > > Mainland China.
> > >
> > > The name used on Okinawa is "Unshou" and it means "cloud
> defence" -
> > even if
> > > your enemies surround you like a cloud, you will surely defeat
> > them if you
> > > master Unsu.
> > >
> > > Nijushiho  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> > >
> > > Another of Aragaki's Kata but this one is thought to have its
> > origins in one
> > > of the Dragon sub-styles.
> > >
> > > The name translates to "the twenty four steps". The form they
> are
> > taken from
> > > is called "Kaisan". The old name was "Neseishi".
> > >
> > > Gojushiho
> > >
> > > These Kata are a departure from the norm as they have their
> origin
> > in a
> > > Southern Shaolin Style called "Phonexi Eye". The form they are
> > taken from is
> > > called "Kaisan". The name on Okinawa was "Useishi" but this
was
> > changed to
> > > Gojushiho - "the fifty four steps".
> > >
> > > Meikyo <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> > >
> > > This is a very mysterious Kata. It seems that the Japanese
knew
> it
> > long
> > > before Master Funakoshi introduced Okinawan Karate into Japan.
> > There is even
> > > a Japanese legend concerning Ameratsu, the Sun Goddess.
> > >
> > > It appears Ameratsu lost her mirror and could not admire
herself
> > and so went
> > > into a sulk. The world therefore, was in darkness. At last the
> > other Gods
> > > decided something must be done so they sent a great warrior to
> > perform a
> > > "war dance" outside her cave.
> > >
> > > Hearing the noise, Ameratsu became curious and came out of the
> > cave. The
> > > "war dance" was reputed to be Meikyo.
> > >
> > > Meikyo translates to "mirror of the soul". The old name for
> Meikyo
> > was Rohai
> > > and this is now coming back into use.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Wankan  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> > >
> > > Shaolin based Kata of unknown origin. The old name was Wanduan
> and
> > the name
> > > translates to "sword arm". Using these techniques, your
enemies
> > will think
> > > your arm is a sword.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Gankaku
> > >
> > > Yet another White Crane form, this time taught by Master Ching-
> To,
> > attaché
> > > to Okinawa from the Ming court in 1732, and so the Okinawans
> named
> > it in his
> > > honor "Chinto".
> > >
> > > Master Funakoshi later renamed it Gankaku  (the crane on a
rock).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Blessings,
> > >
> > > Bill Ramsey
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
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-----Original Message-----
From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: 20 May 2005 19:23
To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [KOJF] Re: Interesting Kata Information

-From what I have read, Seisan is actually much older. Hiagoanna
brought it back from his studies in China. That would at least put
it at just after or before the turn of the 20th century.
Hangetsu , I am not sure that O sensei Funakoshi taught this in his
original curriculum. From what I have been told there was kata added
later. Perhaps even from his influence and freindship with Mabuni
Kenwa. I am not sure. The story varies depending who you talk to.
Much of karate history is incomplete and sometimes peoples memory is
not so good. I just keep training and trying to be the best that I
can.





-- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Malcolm" <malcolm.bates@m...> wrote:
> Hi Tim
> Yep, as far as I understand you have it right. :) Hangetsu as it
stands
> today with its off stance was only created around the 1940's I
believe. The
> stance appears to be a cross between Zenkutsu dachi and Sanchin
dachi and
> Fudo dachi. I wonder whether this was because Fudo dachi, although
appearing
> significantly in master Funakoshi's work is not as common in
Shotokan
> teaching these days.. at least not in the clubs around here.
> 
> The timing would seem about right as that was when mawashi geri
and some
> other sports orientated techniques were also introduced.
> 
> Any thoughts on this?
> Regards
> 
> Malcolm
> 
> ps. I am a Shotokan student originally but tend to follow a
broader syllabus
> these days.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Tim
> Sent: 19 May 2005 04:45
> To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [KOJF] Re: Interesting Kata Information
>
>
> -That is very good. It is good for students to know the history of
> kata. One note. Isn't the old name for Hangetsu,Seisan? That is if
> memory serves me right. Great job.
>
>
>
>
> -- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Ramsey, William J SSG-- III Corps
CSES"
> <william.ramsey1@u...> wrote:
> > 
> >
> > Saw this stuff and thought it was interesting. Thought that the
> Group might
> > like to read it. It comes from the website of KARATE UNION OF
> AUSTRALIA.
> > They have a pretty interesting Website and it seems as it is
very
> tasteful.
> > The URL is http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html
> > <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html> 
> >
> > 
> >
> > "The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but
in
> the
> > perfection of the character of its participants." - Gichin
> Funakoshi
> >
> > Heian
> >
> > The old name for the Haian Kata was Pinan. These Kata were
> developed by
> > Yatasune Itosu as intermediate Kata to the much longer main Kata
of
> > Shorin-Ryu. He did not make them up however, they were based on
> much older
> > training forms called Channan, which had their origin in China.
> >
> > Master Funakoshi considered Pinan Shodan too difficult for an
> introductory
> > Kata so he changed Pinan Nidan to Heian Shodan and Pinan Shodan
to
> Heian
> > Nidan.
> >
> > For beginners, a somewhat simplified version of Heian Shodan was
> introduced,
> > which is called Taikyoku Shodan. This is most often used for 9th
> Kyu
> > gradings as a "stepping-stone" to Heian Shodan.
> >
> > Tekki
> >
> > The Okinawan name for these was Naihanchi and they are directly
> taken from
> > the long form called Hua-Chuan which is one, one of the main
> training forms
> > of Tiger Style Northern Shaolin Wu-Shu. It was on Okinawa that
the
> Kata was
> > split into three separate sections that we now call Tekki
Shodan,
> Nidan and
> > Sandan.
> >
> > The name means "Iron Horse". The Kiba-dachi stance used
> exclusively in these
> > Kata is the main training stance of Northern Shaolin Tiger Style
> of Wu-Shu.
> >
> > The Tekki Kata we know and practise today are as follows....
> >
> > Bassai  
> >
> > Again these Kata are from Northern Shaolin sources but from
which
> sub-style
> > we are not sure. They do however, have strong Tiger Style
> characteristics.
> >
> > The name used on Okinawa was "Passai" and it translates
> as "Capture the
> > Fortress".
> >
> > We are taught that Bassai-Dai symbolizes the capture of the
> fortress and
> > Bassai-Sho symbolizes the fight to get out again.
> >
> > Kanku
> >
> > The Kanku Kata were taught to the Okinawans by Master Kwang
Shang
> Fu -
> > Military Attaché to Okinawa in 1724. The Okinawan way of saying
> his name is
> > Kushanku and this was the Okinawan name for these Kata.
> >
> > Master Funakoshi changed the name to Kanku which means "to view
> the sky".
> >
> > Jion  
> >
> > This is the classic "mainstream" Shaolin Kata, complete with
> the "Ming"
> > salute at the beginning. Shaolin was also named Jion-Ji by the
> Japanese but
> > the literal translation of the Kanji is "to love the sound" (of
> Shaolin).
> >
> > Ji-In <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > Another Shaolin Classic and all of the above relating to Jion
> apply here
> > too. The name translates to "love of truth
> >
> > Chinte  
> >
> > This Kata is one of the older ones and it's salute at the
> beginning betrays
> > its Wutang origin. The name translates to "to restore calm"
or "to
> establish
> > peace".
> >
> > The final moves of this Kata are supposed to represent the ocean
> waves
> > disappearing into the dry sand on the beach just as your enemies
> would
> > vanish before you if you master these techniques.
> >
> > Jutte (Jitte) <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > Another Shaolin classic. The name means "ten hands". If you
master
> this
> > Kata, your enemies will feel as though you had ten hands
> >
> > Empi  
> >
> > A classic white crane style Kata brought to Okinawa in 1644 by
> Military
> > Attaché Master Wang-Shu. The Kata was names after him hence its
> Okinawan
> > name of "Wanshu". This translates to "excellent or incredible
> arms" and
> > perhaps this explains the lovely hand techniques this Kata
> contains.
> >
> > It also tells us that Master Wang-Shu must have been very good
> with his
> > hands.
> >
> > Hangetsu
> >
> > This is a Wutang Kata that came to us through Master Itosu's
> training in
> > Na-Ha-te from Master Higaonna. It is named after the third
Chinese
> Zen
> > Patriarch but the name Hangetsu, given to it by Master
Funakoshi,
> means
> > "half moon" - a description of the stance.
> >
> > Sochin  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > This is a Northern Shaolin Dragon Style originally taught on
> Okinawa by
> > Master Aragaki. This Kata is supposed to demonstrate the power
> of "Ki" and
> > the name means "to overcome using power" (of Ki).
> >
> > Unsu
> >
> > Another Dragon Style Kata from Aragaki. Where he trained is not
> known but
> > the strong Chinese influences in this Kata suggest it was
> certainly in
> > Mainland China.
> >
> > The name used on Okinawa is "Unshou" and it means "cloud
defence" -
> even if
> > your enemies surround you like a cloud, you will surely defeat
> them if you
> > master Unsu.
> >
> > Nijushiho  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > Another of Aragaki's Kata but this one is thought to have its
> origins in one
> > of the Dragon sub-styles.
> >
> > The name translates to "the twenty four steps". The form they
are
> taken from
> > is called "Kaisan". The old name was "Neseishi".
> >
> > Gojushiho
> >
> > These Kata are a departure from the norm as they have their
origin
> in a
> > Southern Shaolin Style called "Phonexi Eye". The form they are
> taken from is
> > called "Kaisan". The name on Okinawa was "Useishi" but this was
> changed to
> > Gojushiho - "the fifty four steps".
> >
> > Meikyo <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > This is a very mysterious Kata. It seems that the Japanese knew
it
> long
> > before Master Funakoshi introduced Okinawan Karate into Japan.
> There is even
> > a Japanese legend concerning Ameratsu, the Sun Goddess.
> >
> > It appears Ameratsu lost her mirror and could not admire herself
> and so went
> > into a sulk. The world therefore, was in darkness. At last the
> other Gods
> > decided something must be done so they sent a great warrior to
> perform a
> > "war dance" outside her cave.
> >
> > Hearing the noise, Ameratsu became curious and came out of the
> cave. The
> > "war dance" was reputed to be Meikyo.
> >
> > Meikyo translates to "mirror of the soul". The old name for
Meikyo
> was Rohai
> > and this is now coming back into use.
> >
> > 
> >
> > Wankan  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > Shaolin based Kata of unknown origin. The old name was Wanduan
and
> the name
> > translates to "sword arm". Using these techniques, your enemies
> will think
> > your arm is a sword.
> >
> > 
> >
> > Gankaku  
> >
> > Yet another White Crane form, this time taught by Master Ching-
To,
> attaché
> > to Okinawa from the Ming court in 1732, and so the Okinawans
named
> it in his
> > honor "Chinto".
> >
> > Master Funakoshi later renamed it Gankaku  (the crane on a rock).
> >
> > 
> >
> > Blessings,
> >
> > Bill Ramsey
> >
> > 
> >
> > 
> >
> > SSG William J. Ramsey
> >
> > III Corps Staff Engineer Section /
> >
> > Det 1, 420th Engineer Brigade
> >
> > Systems Administrator (P)
> >
> > Information Management Officer (P)
> >
> > Information Assurance Security Officer (ALT)
> >
> > Phone: (254) 287-4590
> >
> > Fax: (254) 287-9640
> >
> > E-Mail:  <mailto:william.ramsey1@u...> william.ramsey1@u...
>
>
>
>
>
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-From what I have read, Seisan is actually much older. Hiagoanna
brought it back from his studies in China. That would at least put
it at just after or before the turn of the 20th century.
Hangetsu , I am not sure that O sensei Funakoshi taught this in his
original curriculum. From what I have been told there was kata added
later. Perhaps even from his influence and freindship with Mabuni
Kenwa. I am not sure. The story varies depending who you talk to.
Much of karate history is incomplete and sometimes peoples memory is
not so good. I just keep training and trying to be the best that I
can.





-- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Malcolm" <malcolm.bates@m...> wrote:
> Hi Tim
> Yep, as far as I understand you have it right. :) Hangetsu as it
stands
> today with its off stance was only created around the 1940's I
believe. The
> stance appears to be a cross between Zenkutsu dachi and Sanchin
dachi and
> Fudo dachi. I wonder whether this was because Fudo dachi, although
appearing
> significantly in master Funakoshi's work is not as common in
Shotokan
> teaching these days.. at least not in the clubs around here.
>
> The timing would seem about right as that was when mawashi geri
and some
> other sports orientated techniques were also introduced.
>
> Any thoughts on this?
> Regards
>
> Malcolm
>
> ps. I am a Shotokan student originally but tend to follow a
broader syllabus
> these days.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Tim
> Sent: 19 May 2005 04:45
> To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [KOJF] Re: Interesting Kata Information
>
>
> -That is very good. It is good for students to know the history of
> kata. One note. Isn't the old name for Hangetsu,Seisan? That is if
> memory serves me right. Great job.
>
>
>
>
> -- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Ramsey, William J SSG-- III Corps
CSES"
> <william.ramsey1@u...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Saw this stuff and thought it was interesting. Thought that the
> Group might
> > like to read it. It comes from the website of KARATE UNION OF
> AUSTRALIA.
> > They have a pretty interesting Website and it seems as it is
very
> tasteful.
> > The URL is http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html
> > <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html>
> >
> >
> >
> > "The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but
in
> the
> > perfection of the character of its participants." - Gichin
> Funakoshi
> >
> > Heian
> >
> > The old name for the Haian Kata was Pinan. These Kata were
> developed by
> > Yatasune Itosu as intermediate Kata to the much longer main Kata
of
> > Shorin-Ryu. He did not make them up however, they were based on
> much older
> > training forms called Channan, which had their origin in China.
> >
> > Master Funakoshi considered Pinan Shodan too difficult for an
> introductory
> > Kata so he changed Pinan Nidan to Heian Shodan and Pinan Shodan
to
> Heian
> > Nidan.
> >
> > For beginners, a somewhat simplified version of Heian Shodan was
> introduced,
> > which is called Taikyoku Shodan. This is most often used for 9th
> Kyu
> > gradings as a "stepping-stone" to Heian Shodan.
> >
> > Tekki
> >
> > The Okinawan name for these was Naihanchi and they are directly
> taken from
> > the long form called Hua-Chuan which is one, one of the main
> training forms
> > of Tiger Style Northern Shaolin Wu-Shu. It was on Okinawa that
the
> Kata was
> > split into three separate sections that we now call Tekki
Shodan,
> Nidan and
> > Sandan.
> >
> > The name means "Iron Horse". The Kiba-dachi stance used
> exclusively in these
> > Kata is the main training stance of Northern Shaolin Tiger Style
> of Wu-Shu.
> >
> > The Tekki Kata we know and practise today are as follows....
> >
> > Bassai
> >
> > Again these Kata are from Northern Shaolin sources but from
which
> sub-style
> > we are not sure. They do however, have strong Tiger Style
> characteristics.
> >
> > The name used on Okinawa was "Passai" and it translates
> as "Capture the
> > Fortress".
> >
> > We are taught that Bassai-Dai symbolizes the capture of the
> fortress and
> > Bassai-Sho symbolizes the fight to get out again.
> >
> > Kanku
> >
> > The Kanku Kata were taught to the Okinawans by Master Kwang
Shang
> Fu -
> > Military Attaché to Okinawa in 1724. The Okinawan way of saying
> his name is
> > Kushanku and this was the Okinawan name for these Kata.
> >
> > Master Funakoshi changed the name to Kanku which means "to view
> the sky".
> >
> > Jion
> >
> > This is the classic "mainstream" Shaolin Kata, complete with
> the "Ming"
> > salute at the beginning. Shaolin was also named Jion-Ji by the
> Japanese but
> > the literal translation of the Kanji is "to love the sound" (of
> Shaolin).
> >
> > Ji-In <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > Another Shaolin Classic and all of the above relating to Jion
> apply here
> > too. The name translates to "love of truth
> >
> > Chinte
> >
> > This Kata is one of the older ones and it's salute at the
> beginning betrays
> > its Wutang origin. The name translates to "to restore calm"
or "to
> establish
> > peace".
> >
> > The final moves of this Kata are supposed to represent the ocean
> waves
> > disappearing into the dry sand on the beach just as your enemies
> would
> > vanish before you if you master these techniques.
> >
> > Jutte (Jitte) <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > Another Shaolin classic. The name means "ten hands". If you
master
> this
> > Kata, your enemies will feel as though you had ten hands
> >
> > Empi
> >
> > A classic white crane style Kata brought to Okinawa in 1644 by
> Military
> > Attaché Master Wang-Shu. The Kata was names after him hence its
> Okinawan
> > name of "Wanshu". This translates to "excellent or incredible
> arms" and
> > perhaps this explains the lovely hand techniques this Kata
> contains.
> >
> > It also tells us that Master Wang-Shu must have been very good
> with his
> > hands.
> >
> > Hangetsu
> >
> > This is a Wutang Kata that came to us through Master Itosu's
> training in
> > Na-Ha-te from Master Higaonna. It is named after the third
Chinese
> Zen
> > Patriarch but the name Hangetsu, given to it by Master
Funakoshi,
> means
> > "half moon" - a description of the stance.
> >
> > Sochin  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > This is a Northern Shaolin Dragon Style originally taught on
> Okinawa by
> > Master Aragaki. This Kata is supposed to demonstrate the power
> of "Ki" and
> > the name means "to overcome using power" (of Ki).
> >
> > Unsu
> >
> > Another Dragon Style Kata from Aragaki. Where he trained is not
> known but
> > the strong Chinese influences in this Kata suggest it was
> certainly in
> > Mainland China.
> >
> > The name used on Okinawa is "Unshou" and it means "cloud
defence" -
> even if
> > your enemies surround you like a cloud, you will surely defeat
> them if you
> > master Unsu.
> >
> > Nijushiho  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > Another of Aragaki's Kata but this one is thought to have its
> origins in one
> > of the Dragon sub-styles.
> >
> > The name translates to "the twenty four steps". The form they
are
> taken from
> > is called "Kaisan". The old name was "Neseishi".
> >
> > Gojushiho
> >
> > These Kata are a departure from the norm as they have their
origin
> in a
> > Southern Shaolin Style called "Phonexi Eye". The form they are
> taken from is
> > called "Kaisan". The name on Okinawa was "Useishi" but this was
> changed to
> > Gojushiho - "the fifty four steps".
> >
> > Meikyo <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > This is a very mysterious Kata. It seems that the Japanese knew
it
> long
> > before Master Funakoshi introduced Okinawan Karate into Japan.
> There is even
> > a Japanese legend concerning Ameratsu, the Sun Goddess.
> >
> > It appears Ameratsu lost her mirror and could not admire herself
> and so went
> > into a sulk. The world therefore, was in darkness. At last the
> other Gods
> > decided something must be done so they sent a great warrior to
> perform a
> > "war dance" outside her cave.
> >
> > Hearing the noise, Ameratsu became curious and came out of the
> cave. The
> > "war dance" was reputed to be Meikyo.
> >
> > Meikyo translates to "mirror of the soul". The old name for
Meikyo
> was Rohai
> > and this is now coming back into use.
> >
> >
> >
> > Wankan  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
> >
> > Shaolin based Kata of unknown origin. The old name was Wanduan
and
> the name
> > translates to "sword arm". Using these techniques, your enemies
> will think
> > your arm is a sword.
> >
> >
> >
> > Gankaku
> >
> > Yet another White Crane form, this time taught by Master Ching-
To,
> attaché
> > to Okinawa from the Ming court in 1732, and so the Okinawans
named
> it in his
> > honor "Chinto".
> >
> > Master Funakoshi later renamed it Gankaku  (the crane on a rock).
> >
> >
> >
> > Blessings,
> >
> > Bill Ramsey
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > SSG William J. Ramsey
> >
> > III Corps Staff Engineer Section /
> >
> > Det 1, 420th Engineer Brigade
> >
> > Systems Administrator (P)
> >
> > Information Management Officer (P)
> >
> > Information Assurance Security Officer (ALT)
> >
> > Phone: (254) 287-4590
> >
> > Fax: (254) 287-9640
> >
> > E-Mail:  <mailto:william.ramsey1@u...> william.ramsey1@u...
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Hi to everyone.  I am new to the group I just want to say "nice to
meet you all".  I have posted some pictures in the photo album
under "shobukan".

I have a question for the forum... I ask my students this: What is
Karate? and i get all kinds of answers.  What is your most simple
answer?  Please don't tell me is Empty Hands.  Boxing is empty hands
too and no kicks.

I wait for some input.  Remember children 6 to 55 want to know. I got
an answer and will share with you later... thanks

I would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to the 5th
Shobukan Cup - Friendship International Karate Tournament in Killeen,
TX.   Please visit this page... www.isska.com/TournamentInfo.com

Thanks

Sensei Manny

-----Original Message-----
From: KOJF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KOJF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: 19 May 2005 04:45
To: KOJF@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [KOJF] Re: Interesting Kata Information

-That is very good. It is good for students to know the history of
kata. One note. Isn't the old name for Hangetsu,Seisan? That is if
memory serves me right. Great job.




-- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Ramsey, William J SSG-- III Corps CSES"
<william.ramsey1@u...> wrote:
> 
>
> Saw this stuff and thought it was interesting. Thought that the
Group might
> like to read it. It comes from the website of KARATE UNION OF
AUSTRALIA.
> They have a pretty interesting Website and it seems as it is very
tasteful.
> The URL is http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html
> <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html> 
>
> 
>
> "The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in
the
> perfection of the character of its participants." - Gichin
Funakoshi
>
> Heian
>
> The old name for the Haian Kata was Pinan. These Kata were
developed by
> Yatasune Itosu as intermediate Kata to the much longer main Kata of
> Shorin-Ryu. He did not make them up however, they were based on
much older
> training forms called Channan, which had their origin in China.
>
> Master Funakoshi considered Pinan Shodan too difficult for an
introductory
> Kata so he changed Pinan Nidan to Heian Shodan and Pinan Shodan to
Heian
> Nidan.
>
> For beginners, a somewhat simplified version of Heian Shodan was
introduced,
> which is called Taikyoku Shodan. This is most often used for 9th
Kyu
> gradings as a "stepping-stone" to Heian Shodan.
>
> Tekki
>
> The Okinawan name for these was Naihanchi and they are directly
taken from
> the long form called Hua-Chuan which is one, one of the main
training forms
> of Tiger Style Northern Shaolin Wu-Shu. It was on Okinawa that the
Kata was
> split into three separate sections that we now call Tekki Shodan,
Nidan and
> Sandan.
>
> The name means "Iron Horse". The Kiba-dachi stance used
exclusively in these
> Kata is the main training stance of Northern Shaolin Tiger Style
of Wu-Shu.
>
> The Tekki Kata we know and practise today are as follows....
>
> Bassai  
>
> Again these Kata are from Northern Shaolin sources but from which
sub-style
> we are not sure. They do however, have strong Tiger Style
characteristics.
>
> The name used on Okinawa was "Passai" and it translates
as "Capture the
> Fortress".
>
> We are taught that Bassai-Dai symbolizes the capture of the
fortress and
> Bassai-Sho symbolizes the fight to get out again.
>
> Kanku
>
> The Kanku Kata were taught to the Okinawans by Master Kwang Shang
Fu -
> Military Attaché to Okinawa in 1724. The Okinawan way of saying
his name is
> Kushanku and this was the Okinawan name for these Kata.
>
> Master Funakoshi changed the name to Kanku which means "to view
the sky".
>
> Jion  
>
> This is the classic "mainstream" Shaolin Kata, complete with
the "Ming"
> salute at the beginning. Shaolin was also named Jion-Ji by the
Japanese but
> the literal translation of the Kanji is "to love the sound" (of
Shaolin).
>
> Ji-In <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> Another Shaolin Classic and all of the above relating to Jion
apply here
> too. The name translates to "love of truth
>
> Chinte  
>
> This Kata is one of the older ones and it's salute at the
beginning betrays
> its Wutang origin. The name translates to "to restore calm" or "to
establish
> peace".
>
> The final moves of this Kata are supposed to represent the ocean
waves
> disappearing into the dry sand on the beach just as your enemies
would
> vanish before you if you master these techniques.
>
> Jutte (Jitte) <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> Another Shaolin classic. The name means "ten hands". If you master
this
> Kata, your enemies will feel as though you had ten hands
>
> Empi  
>
> A classic white crane style Kata brought to Okinawa in 1644 by
Military
> Attaché Master Wang-Shu. The Kata was names after him hence its
Okinawan
> name of "Wanshu". This translates to "excellent or incredible
arms" and
> perhaps this explains the lovely hand techniques this Kata
contains.
>
> It also tells us that Master Wang-Shu must have been very good
with his
> hands.
>
> Hangetsu
>
> This is a Wutang Kata that came to us through Master Itosu's
training in
> Na-Ha-te from Master Higaonna. It is named after the third Chinese
Zen
> Patriarch but the name Hangetsu, given to it by Master Funakoshi,
means
> "half moon" - a description of the stance.
>
> Sochin  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> This is a Northern Shaolin Dragon Style originally taught on
Okinawa by
> Master Aragaki. This Kata is supposed to demonstrate the power
of "Ki" and
> the name means "to overcome using power" (of Ki).
>
> Unsu
>
> Another Dragon Style Kata from Aragaki. Where he trained is not
known but
> the strong Chinese influences in this Kata suggest it was
certainly in
> Mainland China.
>
> The name used on Okinawa is "Unshou" and it means "cloud defence" -
even if
> your enemies surround you like a cloud, you will surely defeat
them if you
> master Unsu.
>
> Nijushiho  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> Another of Aragaki's Kata but this one is thought to have its
origins in one
> of the Dragon sub-styles.
>
> The name translates to "the twenty four steps". The form they are
taken from
> is called "Kaisan". The old name was "Neseishi".
>
> Gojushiho
>
> These Kata are a departure from the norm as they have their origin
in a
> Southern Shaolin Style called "Phonexi Eye". The form they are
taken from is
> called "Kaisan". The name on Okinawa was "Useishi" but this was
changed to
> Gojushiho - "the fifty four steps".
>
> Meikyo <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> This is a very mysterious Kata. It seems that the Japanese knew it
long
> before Master Funakoshi introduced Okinawan Karate into Japan.
There is even
> a Japanese legend concerning Ameratsu, the Sun Goddess.
>
> It appears Ameratsu lost her mirror and could not admire herself
and so went
> into a sulk. The world therefore, was in darkness. At last the
other Gods
> decided something must be done so they sent a great warrior to
perform a
> "war dance" outside her cave.
>
> Hearing the noise, Ameratsu became curious and came out of the
cave. The
> "war dance" was reputed to be Meikyo.
>
> Meikyo translates to "mirror of the soul". The old name for Meikyo
was Rohai
> and this is now coming back into use.
>
> 
>
> Wankan  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> Shaolin based Kata of unknown origin. The old name was Wanduan and
the name
> translates to "sword arm". Using these techniques, your enemies
will think
> your arm is a sword.
>
> 
>
> Gankaku  
>
> Yet another White Crane form, this time taught by Master Ching-To,
attaché
> to Okinawa from the Ming court in 1732, and so the Okinawans named
it in his
> honor "Chinto".
>
> Master Funakoshi later renamed it Gankaku  (the crane on a rock).
>
> 
>
> Blessings,
>
> Bill Ramsey
>
> 
>
> 
>
> SSG William J. Ramsey
>
> III Corps Staff Engineer Section /
>
> Det 1, 420th Engineer Brigade
>
> Systems Administrator (P)
>
> Information Management Officer (P)
>
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>
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-That is very good. It is good for students to know the history of
kata. One note. Isn't the old name for Hangetsu,Seisan? That is if
memory serves me right. Great job.




-- In KOJF@yahoogroups.com, "Ramsey, William J SSG-- III Corps CSES"
<william.ramsey1@u...> wrote:
>
>
> Saw this stuff and thought it was interesting. Thought that the
Group might
> like to read it. It comes from the website of KARATE UNION OF
AUSTRALIA.
> They have a pretty interesting Website and it seems as it is very
tasteful.
> The URL is http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html
> <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/index.html>
>
>
>
> "The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in
the
> perfection of the character of its participants." - Gichin
Funakoshi
>
> Heian
>
> The old name for the Haian Kata was Pinan. These Kata were
developed by
> Yatasune Itosu as intermediate Kata to the much longer main Kata of
> Shorin-Ryu. He did not make them up however, they were based on
much older
> training forms called Channan, which had their origin in China.
>
> Master Funakoshi considered Pinan Shodan too difficult for an
introductory
> Kata so he changed Pinan Nidan to Heian Shodan and Pinan Shodan to
Heian
> Nidan.
>
> For beginners, a somewhat simplified version of Heian Shodan was
introduced,
> which is called Taikyoku Shodan. This is most often used for 9th
Kyu
> gradings as a "stepping-stone" to Heian Shodan.
>
> Tekki
>
> The Okinawan name for these was Naihanchi and they are directly
taken from
> the long form called Hua-Chuan which is one, one of the main
training forms
> of Tiger Style Northern Shaolin Wu-Shu. It was on Okinawa that the
Kata was
> split into three separate sections that we now call Tekki Shodan,
Nidan and
> Sandan.
>
> The name means "Iron Horse". The Kiba-dachi stance used
exclusively in these
> Kata is the main training stance of Northern Shaolin Tiger Style
of Wu-Shu.
>
> The Tekki Kata we know and practise today are as follows....
>
> Bassai
>
> Again these Kata are from Northern Shaolin sources but from which
sub-style
> we are not sure. They do however, have strong Tiger Style
characteristics.
>
> The name used on Okinawa was "Passai" and it translates
as "Capture the
> Fortress".
>
> We are taught that Bassai-Dai symbolizes the capture of the
fortress and
> Bassai-Sho symbolizes the fight to get out again.
>
> Kanku
>
> The Kanku Kata were taught to the Okinawans by Master Kwang Shang
Fu -
> Military Attaché to Okinawa in 1724. The Okinawan way of saying
his name is
> Kushanku and this was the Okinawan name for these Kata.
>
> Master Funakoshi changed the name to Kanku which means "to view
the sky".
>
> Jion
>
> This is the classic "mainstream" Shaolin Kata, complete with
the "Ming"
> salute at the beginning. Shaolin was also named Jion-Ji by the
Japanese but
> the literal translation of the Kanji is "to love the sound" (of
Shaolin).
>
> Ji-In <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> Another Shaolin Classic and all of the above relating to Jion
apply here
> too. The name translates to "love of truth
>
> Chinte
>
> This Kata is one of the older ones and it's salute at the
beginning betrays
> its Wutang origin. The name translates to "to restore calm" or "to
establish
> peace".
>
> The final moves of this Kata are supposed to represent the ocean
waves
> disappearing into the dry sand on the beach just as your enemies
would
> vanish before you if you master these techniques.
>
> Jutte (Jitte) <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> Another Shaolin classic. The name means "ten hands". If you master
this
> Kata, your enemies will feel as though you had ten hands
>
> Empi
>
> A classic white crane style Kata brought to Okinawa in 1644 by
Military
> Attaché Master Wang-Shu. The Kata was names after him hence its
Okinawan
> name of "Wanshu". This translates to "excellent or incredible
arms" and
> perhaps this explains the lovely hand techniques this Kata
contains.
>
> It also tells us that Master Wang-Shu must have been very good
with his
> hands.
>
> Hangetsu
>
> This is a Wutang Kata that came to us through Master Itosu's
training in
> Na-Ha-te from Master Higaonna. It is named after the third Chinese
Zen
> Patriarch but the name Hangetsu, given to it by Master Funakoshi,
means
> "half moon" - a description of the stance.
>
> Sochin  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> This is a Northern Shaolin Dragon Style originally taught on
Okinawa by
> Master Aragaki. This Kata is supposed to demonstrate the power
of "Ki" and
> the name means "to overcome using power" (of Ki).
>
> Unsu
>
> Another Dragon Style Kata from Aragaki. Where he trained is not
known but
> the strong Chinese influences in this Kata suggest it was
certainly in
> Mainland China.
>
> The name used on Okinawa is "Unshou" and it means "cloud defence" -
  even if
> your enemies surround you like a cloud, you will surely defeat
them if you
> master Unsu.
>
> Nijushiho  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> Another of Aragaki's Kata but this one is thought to have its
origins in one
> of the Dragon sub-styles.
>
> The name translates to "the twenty four steps". The form they are
taken from
> is called "Kaisan". The old name was "Neseishi".
>
> Gojushiho
>
> These Kata are a departure from the norm as they have their origin
in a
> Southern Shaolin Style called "Phonexi Eye". The form they are
taken from is
> called "Kaisan". The name on Okinawa was "Useishi" but this was
changed to
> Gojushiho - "the fifty four steps".
>
> Meikyo <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> This is a very mysterious Kata. It seems that the Japanese knew it
long
> before Master Funakoshi introduced Okinawan Karate into Japan.
There is even
> a Japanese legend concerning Ameratsu, the Sun Goddess.
>
> It appears Ameratsu lost her mirror and could not admire herself
and so went
> into a sulk. The world therefore, was in darkness. At last the
other Gods
> decided something must be done so they sent a great warrior to
perform a
> "war dance" outside her cave.
>
> Hearing the noise, Ameratsu became curious and came out of the
cave. The
> "war dance" was reputed to be Meikyo.
>
> Meikyo translates to "mirror of the soul". The old name for Meikyo
was Rohai
> and this is now coming back into use.
>
>
>
> Wankan  <http://www.ozwebart.com.au/kua/kata.htm>
>
> Shaolin based Kata of unknown origin. The old name was Wanduan and
the name
> translates to "sword arm". Using these techniques, your enemies
will think
> your arm is a sword.
>
>
>
> Gankaku
>
> Yet another White Crane form, this time taught by Master Ching-To,
attaché
> to Okinawa from the Ming court in 1732, and so the Okinawans named
it in his
> honor "Chinto".
>
> Master Funakoshi later renamed it Gankaku  (the crane on a rock).
>
>
>
> Blessings,
>
> Bill Ramsey
>
>
>
>
>
> SSG William J. Ramsey
>
> III Corps Staff Engineer Section /
>
> Det 1, 420th Engineer Brigade
>
> Systems Administrator (P)
>
> Information Management Officer (P)
>
> Information Assurance Security Officer (ALT)
>
> Phone: (254) 287-4590
>
> Fax: (254) 287-9640
>
> E-Mail:  <mailto:william.ramsey1@u...> william.ramsey1@u...

I would like to introduce myself to the group. I was invited by Sensi Holley.
My name is Patrie and I currently train at a Shotokan Dojo in Southern
Indiana. I'm 18 and have been studying for around ten or eleven years. My
father has a black belt in Shotokan that he recieved many years ago but he
taught me a lot when I was younger. Then I went on to train at other
schools. I learned Tae Kwan Do for a few years and also trained at a
school that taught a grab bag of Karate, no one specified form. Then I
started Tae Kwan Do again, quit that after about a year and now have
found a wonderful school to be a part of. Anyway, I just want to say hello
to everyone here and I look forward to being part of the group.

I am just trying to stir up some activity here folks and find out if
there is any news or events anyone would like to share with the group?
On Sept 30th, Oct 1st and 2nd there is the "World Shotokan
Championships" in Chicago, Ill.   I am considering going with a few
students.  Anyone else interested?  Drop me a line.  ALso I am looking
at the itinerary for Japan next year either late March or waiting until
Sept.2006.   If you have interest there let me know.

Hello all I am a new member. I have been studying traditional karatedo
for 24 years. At my dojo we teach a curriculum of kata from the four
major styles of japanese karatedo. We compete in USANKF,USAKF,AAU and
WKF tournaments as well as studying the deeper meaning of karate do.