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