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Hence, to develop effective skills with the naihanchi style of karate kenpo, the study of body-dynamics and the development of strength are required, the From whatever style or styles naihanchi kenpo finds its origins, whether monk fist, tiger boxing, or some other method/s, it teaches grappling, so its essence can be found in its applications. Since the kata of karate are either related to, or descended from,Ĭhinese kenpo, depending, they each have an essence in the same way as Chineseīoxing styles. (supplementary exercises – the "kihon" of traditional karate and Understanding any essence demands relevant hojo undo For example, monk fist, white-craneįist, or tiger fist, each of which has its own essence that affects itsĪpplications. The disassembly of any kata/kenpo includes always considering the respectiveĮssence, which is assisted by working out (as accurately as possible) which Important element in my own understanding of karate kumite. Principles of tuidi, show how karate kenpo, and specifically naihanchi kenpo, couldīe viewed as "Okinawan jujutsu", if you like. Sequence relatively mirrors the previously described guarding method, with yourĬonclusion, the applications of naihanchi that I study, as well as the The kata, however, decisively yanksĪll the way to the left (in "Funakoshi Shotokan Shorin-ryu karate", while in "Japanese Shotokan karate" it was changed to become 45-degree anglesįor both left- and right-side controlling techniques, in addition to having a striking feeling rather than one of gripping and grappling). It would depend where he is required as a shield as to where you choose to The attacker over to your left, maintaining a solid grip of him. Weight wants to drop to your left side), pull Returning-wave kick, or his genitals with the same kick, or stomp on the inside of his right thigh, high or low.įoot back on the ground, or before it has returned (while your Of your opponent's right leg/knee with your left foot performing a Particular version of the form, I must add), you could either kick the outside To firmly hold the attacker, the defender proceeds to using the enemy as a In a high horse-riding-stance of the Okinawanįormat, rather than a deep horse-stance as often seen in Japanese karate kata. This position is supported by your legs standing sturdily You can grab in alternative ways, illustrated in the images further down. I would note that this is the exact grip. The muscles of your arms held tensed and strong in preparation for theįollowing techniques. High guard, while the right gripping-fist faces palm-downwards, with your leftĮlbow resting or nearly resting on the top of your right arm's wrist, and with

To end with your left arm in a somewhat diagonal position with the hand turned palm-inwards Towards yourself, twisting your wrists as appropriate after initially grabbing, Of your hands, left fist high and right fist low, fairly centred and pulling Opponent by way of gripping the front of his torso-covering clothing with both

Subsequently, you acquire control of your Then, you strike his nose or throat with your With your left arm to the outside as your right hand perhaps pulls his left armĭownwards and out to your right. Movement which reacts against the enemy's attacking right-fist, blocking it Gripped your shirt, jacket, or shoulder, and instantly continue to the next Outside-block to parry and grab an opponent's left arm, the hand of which has

Here, I will just describe one of the techniques, which is to use a right-arm Next sequence of the kata can, similarly, be applied in more than a single way.
