This was 100% of all the recorded rohai s in the usa. 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. Body movement in various kata includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping. Rohai meaning vision of a white heron or vision of a white crane is a family of kata. So with the origin of this post being the first part of rohai, although it may be correctly stated that by missing parts two. This kata is the most magnificent and advanced kata of all matsubayashi ryu karate. The kata family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. Kata, as practiced in karate, provide a living encyclopedia of selfdefense, tradition, and training methods. Found this gem on our facebook page and noticed it wasnt on youtube. The kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws. 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. However, later, kihon kata, bassai, wanshu, niseishi, rohai, jitte, jihan were. Rohai videos international hayashiha shitoryu karate. They are derived from gokenki the chinese white crane master who lived in okinawa from about 1910.
The tensho kata in ohka is practiced exactly the same as in goju ryu. 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. 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. It is not intended to be used for someone to learn the kata from the beginning. Begin the kata in kiyotsuke stance facing north arbitrary north for. The unique kata wansu, rohai and wankan appear to have existed solely in the tomarite system until the 1870s. Sanchin is physically and mentally a demanding kata and requires a great deal of time and patience to learn and perform properly. 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. 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 kata syllabus reflects elements of the kata of goju ryu, ryuei ryu and uechi ryu as well as original chinese influences. Only kata from the official kata list may be performed.
While less practiced than other kata in the shotokan canon, meikyo features subtle stance and direction. List of shitoryu karate katas with videos this page provides videos andor written instructions for the katas used in shitoryu karate i. Anko itosu later took this kata and developed three kata from it. 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. Sanchin is a kata of apparent southern chinese origin that is considered to be. The 2 calligraphic charectars chin te translated literally mean extraordinary rare hands. Nov 10, 2015 rohai kata and bunkai performed by allen hartman shihan 6th dan kuniba ha shito ryu. Sanchin is a kata of apparent southern chinese origin that is.
While less practiced than other kata in the shotokan canon, meikyo features subtle stance and direction changes that provide insight into proper. It was called matsumora rohai, after kosaku matsumora, who was presumably its inventor. 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. Rohai meaning vision of a white heron or vision of a white crane is a family of kata practiced in some styles of karate. This was about 50% of all the recorded katas in the usa. Yasutsune itosu 18301915 is said to have developed the shodan, nidan, and sandan versions of the rohai kata.
Shotokanstyle version of gankaku shurites chinto compared and contrasted with matsumora rohai, the tomarite influenced historical root of itosu rohai and meikyo. The goal is to achieve a better understanding of sanchin kata through the mechanics, history, and applications of the kata. The name rohai, with identical kanji, is the name of a traditional okinawan kata. While less practiced than other kata in the shotokan canon, meikyo features subtle stance and direction changes that provide insight into proper transition. It was born out of the fighting forms, techniques, and traditions practiced in the shuri and tomari villages of okinawa.
Sanchin, meaning three battlesconflictswars is usually interpreted as. And especially the three styles naihanchi, passai great and small, and kusanku which are very widely known to many islanders. Their origin is thought to be from the tomarite school. It is used in the traditional arts such as kabuki theatre and chado.
In 1948, after wwii, miyagi sensei began to teach the gekisai kata in depth as a regular part of gojuryu in his own dojo. Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a prearranged fight against imaginary opponents. Kata traditional japanese shotokan karate academy in. You can see how rohai families moved over time by selecting different census years. Nipaipo karate, er shi ba white crane kung fu nipaipo nepai meaning 28 beats or steps, is a shitoryu kata developed by kenwa mabuni. A kata of unknown origin usually performed with the bo. Anko itosu used that rohai as a base to make his version wich he split into three parts rohai shodan, nidan etc. We show a more grapplingbased application since there are many. Is anyone doing a unified itosu rohai, if there is such a thing. 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. In 1880 there was 1 rohai family living in california. Chatanyara kushanku videos international hayashiha shito. In 1880 there were 2 kata families living in new york.
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 originated from the tomarite school of okinawan martial arts. Shitoryu is a form of karate that was founded in 1934 by kenwa mabuni, mabuni kenwa. Rohai the first movements of this kata suggest the smoothing of water to make it as calm and even as a mirror. It is one of the most traditional kata in shotokan. It feels like only a bit of a kata hence nidan and sandan. 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. These kata reflect more of the chinese origin without higashionna senseis changes. It is a blending of both chinese and native fighting methods that includes simple strikes, vital targetpressure point attacks, and standup. All three feature the shikodachi stance coupled with the openhanded kakiwake uke towards the end of the kata. Step the right foot out to the right into shiko dachi. Film from 19281932 shows that the funakoshi group practiced many more than 16 kataone of the most commonly seen are gankaku chinto and meikyo.
Some kata however, contain a mixture of both and each kata has its own unique timing. Permission must be obtained to electronically download, copy and print. This was 100% of all the recorded rohais in the usa. New york had the highest population of kata families in 1880. The first movements of this kata suggest the smoothing of water to make it as calm and even as a mirror. In wado we have rohai shodan as one of the 15 kata not the official 9 kata. This is a complete list of all the approved wkf karate shitei kata for shotokan, shitoryu, wadoryu and gojuryu. The meaning, origin and history of the given name kata. This is to honor miyagi sensei for his brilliance in creating the kata and for his dedication to karate. Italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. Sanchin, jojushiho, seisan, seiunchin, ippakkurehachi, naihanchi ichidan, nidan, sandan, passai, chinto, chinte, bambooyari spear style, wanshu, rohai and kusanku. Explanation of kata names as used in shitoryu kofukan. The most kata families were found in the usa in 1920. Some people say that the correct way to write kata names is using katakana japanese phonetic writing for foreign words.
Meikyo shuhari institute advancing traditional karate. 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. The kata include both karate kata and kobujutsu kata. Some styles such as wadoryu employ only one of itosus kata rohai shodan or just rohai.
Kata shitoryu international karate do kai official website. This page provides videos andor written instructions for the katas used in shitoryu karate i. Shorinryu karate is one of the major branches of karate. It descends through the nahate lineage of shitoryu. A synthesis of various different okinawan schools of martial arts, the shitoryu is primarily practiced in osaka. One of two heishu kata of gojuryu, sanchin is probably the most misunderstood kata in all of karate. In contrast, it is probably the single most valuable training exercise in gojuryu. Rohai kata and bunkai performed by allen hartman shihan 6th dan kuniba ha shito ryu. The shotokan version of rohai renamed meikyo, literally bright mirror by gichin funakoshi is very distinct from either the matsumora or itosu. Dec 18, 2017 found this gem on our facebook page and noticed it wasnt on youtube. Wado ryu karate association of alabama rohai kata photos rohai kata embusen. Ro gai lu jiangwei joint researcher, research institute attached to the okinawa prefectural university of arts. The quick up and down movements of this kata are reminiscent of a fling swallow.
The rohai family name was found in the usa in 1880. Entrada mas reciente entrada antigua pagina principal. Kosokun dai kosokun is the rank of a chinese envoy who visited okinawa and showed some chinese martial arts. The kata is very short and the smallest kata in shotokan karate. Wkf kata list 2018 newark karate academy kofukan karate.
I like the aesthetics of rohai, but i think somethings missing. Until this time, sanchin was the first kata taught in gojuryu. Some kata are heavy and powerful whereas others are far more graceful and flowing in their nature. Master itosu later took this kata and developed three kata from it. The thrusting movements of these sanchin type kata are performed with open hands. 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. China and the origins of okinawan white crane kenpo part 1.
Shogenryu karatedo curriculum shogenryu karatedo is a culmination of knowledge and training of the founder, taba kensei, hanshi. Begin the kata in kiyotsuke stance facing north arbitrary north for reference only. California had the highest population of rohai families in 1880. 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. International hayashiha shitoryu karatedo federation performed by sensei junko arai. List of katas in traditional japanese shotokan karate. It is also the longest and most difficult kata, requiring painstaking practice for more than a decade for mastery. Rohai videos international hayashiha shitoryu karatedo.
Ive also heard rokkishu translated as 6 machine palms. 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 rohai shodan, both hands are used to simulateously strike rohai nidan. However, if you have any questions about a particular kata movement, please check with your instructor because kata instructions and the order of katas. Originally named kushanku or koshokun, it was the only kata taught by funakoshi sensei for the first three years of training. It was called matsumora rohai, after kosaku matsumora, who was presumably its inventor not to be confused with sokon matsumura. Having its origin s in the shuri te school, the kata is also uncommon as it has only one kiai. A couple years ago, we were requested to analyze rohai kata.
Wado ryu kata rohai kata tradition wado ryu karate. 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. 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. The heianpinan kata system acted as a trojan horse, allowing itosu to bring karate from its secretive darkness into the light of modernization. Wado ryu karate the us eastern wado ryu karate federation wado ryu karate association of alabama rohai kata photos rohai kata embusen. This was about 50% of all the recorded kata s in the usa. Chatanyara kushanku videos international hayashiha.
The name kata is a japanese term translated as mold, model, style, form or shape. Kosaku matsumura is often credited with the creation of the original rohai kata. Infuences from south china chinto and students of chokin expanded the forms used by the tomarite school. 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. Rohai is only a short kata, and sometimes i do it with kids for a bit.