tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53072965882457597612012-01-22T20:33:25.527+09:00I translated historical articles about Okinawan karate written in Japanese into English. Enjoy also my video clips of Kata of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate and Ryukyu Kobudo. The Japanese Title: サンジンソー沖縄剛柔流空手道 (The former URL is http://uk.geocities.com/sanzinsoo/index.html.)Sanzinsoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18003319626792563236noreply@blogger.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307296588245759761.post-91326601532840144382012-01-22T16:51:00.002+09:002012-01-22T17:02:36.072+09:00

Wow, it's the new year day of Chinese lunar calendar tomorrow. Happy New Year! Let's celebrate the year of dragon. Selamat Tahun Baru Imlek! Saya merayakan Imlek 2012. Tahun ini adalah tahun naga. Xin Nian Kuai Le. Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu. Kotoshi wa Tatsu-doshi desu.

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Hey, last midnight did you hear Buddhist monks were striking the large bells in temples 108 times to solve 108 problems of human beings? If not, just perform the Kata named Suparinpe (= 108).

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Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu! I wish you a Happy New Year 2012. I performed Sai to celebrate the New Year. I took this videoclip of Sai this morning. I hope you enjoy it.

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I offer my condolences to the victims of earthquake and tsunami in North East Japan.

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It was snowing yesterday in Osaka, Japan. We rarely have snow here. I went to the park and practiced Kata "Seinchin".

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Bo-jutsu means an art of fighting with a staff. We have two Katas. One is the original Kata performed by one person. The other is the application or Bunkai of the original Kata played or performed by two persons.

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Yesterday, 17th March 2010, I visited Wakayama city to meet Wayne Gorsky Sensei from the United States. Wayne Sensei and I walked around in Wakayama Castle. We practiced the basic drills of Okinawan Gojuryu karate and Yang style Tai Chi there. In the castle tower, there was a museum, where we made friends with Mr. Matsudaira, the descendant of Tokugawa Shogun family. He was an expert of Iaido and

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Perfume is my favorite singing group of three Japanese girls. You can enjoy their Youtube.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY307J4fXF8&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_K8R8shyM&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8tp7vx3lAY&NR=1&feature=fvwphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sfcmdYiNVo&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPWN34w1udM&feature=related

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I made this video so that you can learn the Kata of Sai better. Thanks.Yokokara mitahooga mottoyoo wakarun chaukato omote kono bideo wo tsukurimashita.Ini videoclip (side view). Saya bikin video ini agar saudara-saudari bisa mlihat dan belajar jurus senjata kuno yang bernama Sai lebih jelas.

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Happy New Year 2010!Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu!Selamat Tahun Baru 2010!Memang saya bisa berbahasa Indonesia. Kalau anda calon perawat "Kaigofukushishi" yang sedang bekerja dan belajar di Jepang, ayo kirimkanlah e-mail kepada saya.

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Kata name: SepaiPerformed by SanzinsooLocation: Osaka, Japan

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Enjoy my latest video-clip of Kata "Kururunfa". Location: Osaka, Japan. Performed by myself, Sanzinsoo.

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Seinchin Date: 6th December 2009Location: Osaka, JapanPerformed by Yamada (aka Sanzinsoo)I don't know the reason why, but I lost my hair in July 2009 and became bald. Thanks to the training in Okinawan Goju-Ryu, my hair is recovering day by day. The color of my hair has changed into white from black. What a strange!

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Saifa Date: 6th December 2009Location: Osaka, JapanPerformed by Yamada (aka Sanzinsoo)

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On 21st October 2009, at last I met with Sifu Wayne Gorsky from the United States. He is the Tai Chi expert and the black belt holder of Aikido. He held a workshop at our school. He taught us various applications of Tai Chi and a form of Yang style Tai Chi. It was a excellent lesson. All the participants (about 30 members) enjoyed his workshop. I was fortunate enough to assist his workshop. What

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Today we had a festival in Nagano Shrine in Osaka. It is called Koya Kaido Matsuri. It means the festival of the ancient route to Koyasan which is the sacred temple established by Kukai. In the shrine, we danced Eisaa, the popular Okinawan “Bon” dance. Following the dance, I performed the Kata of Bo (= a fighting staff) and Sai of Ryukyu Kobudo. The photo of myself in Eisaa costume.

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Dear friends,GeoCities is closing on 26th October 2009, so my websites (http://uk.geocities.com/sanzinsoo and http://www.geocities.com/sanzinsoo)are to be closed. I have already moved most of the contents to the new site of Angelfire. The new URL is as under.http://sanzinsoo.angelfire.comI hope you change the URL accordingly and keep linking your website with my website. Many thanks.Best regards,

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Since April this year I have been studying English at school once a week. Today I have found that our English teacher, a Japanese female, has an American cousin who is an expert in Tai Chi (= Taijiquan) and Aikido. She said she would take him to our school next month for teaching us English and maybe some self-defense technique. What a coincidence! I told her of this website and that I was also

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Suparinpe Our Suparinpe ends in Nekoashi Dachi stance.

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Shisochin

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三十六　サンセールー　Sanseru

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Sesan セーサン　十三Today is 6th anniversary of my website, "Sanzinsoo Okinawan Gojuryu Karate" founded on March 3, 2003. URL is as under. I show you my demonstration of Kata "Sesan" to celebrate 6th anniversary.http://uk.geocities.com/sanzinsooFront View Back View

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Sepai

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転掌　Tensho

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Gekisai Ichi Yesterday I had a sore throat. I seem to have a cold. So, early in this morning I went to my "outdoor dojo" and practiced Sanchin and Tensho. I believe they can cure a cold.

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クルルンファー　KururunfaA video clip of Kata "Kururunfa" performed by San Zinsoo. Many people think Tai Chi (= taijiquan) exercise is beneficial for health promotion. I think Kata of Gojuryu is also useful for the same purpose, if we practice it correctly in a relaxed way. In that way, we can enjoy practicing karate even if we get older. I am now 55 years old.

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Sai 琉球古武道　サイ Minasan, akemashite omedeto gozaimasu! Honnenmo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Happy New Year 2009! On the first day of the year 2009, this morning I performed Sai, a weapon of Ryukyu Kobudo, to celebrate the opening of the new year. Sai

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“Suparinpe” means 108 (= one hundred and eight) in Chinese Hokkien dialect. According to Buddhism, human beings have 108 problems or troubles. Here in Japan, at the midnight of 31st December, Buddhist monks strike the large bell in temple 108 times to solve those 108 problems of human beings, and we enter the clean and brand new year. So, maybe, if we practice “Suparinpe”, trouble we have might

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サイファー　Saifa According to Mr. Akio Kinjo, a karate researcher, the name "Saifa" is derived from "Sai", a Chinese word meaning a lion. I agree with him. I suppose "Sai" is a Fukien dialect for a lion. Actually in Indonesian language, a lion dance is called "Barong Sai". "Barong" is an Indonesia word, while "Sai" is a Chinese word. In the kata of Saifa, there is a double knuckle strike, which

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琉球古武道　ウェーク（櫂）　Eku or Weeku (= an oar) Eku or Weeku is an Okinawan word for an oar. It becomes a weapon in Ryukyu Kobudo. My teacher learned most of Ryukyu Kobudo including Eku from Shimpo Matayoshi. Recently I have got a message from my friend that he would like to see my Eku Kata, so this morning I performed it in the park and made this video clip. Now it is autumn here in Japan.

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琉球古武道　ヌンチャク　NunchakuI performed the same Kata of Nunchaku in 1984 when Seiko Higa’s 50th dojo anniversary demonstration was held in Naha, Okinawa. More than 24 years have passed since then, but I still practice the same Kata even today.

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撃砕一 Gekisai IchiGekisai Ichi is the so-called unified Kata. It was created for both Naha-te school and Shuri-te school, so even if you are not a Goju-ryu stylist, you can understand it and can perform it easily.

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棒術　Bo-jutsu I have just started teaching Bo-jutsu to several members of my friend's Eisa (= Okinawan drum dance) team, so at this time the level of our performance is still very low. However, I really would like to show you how the Bo-jutsuis is like if we practice according to the Bo-jutsu Manual I posted the other day.

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型　セーインチン　SeinchinSeinchin has many Shiko-dachi stances, and no kicking at all. If you practice the Kata, your Shiko-dachi stance would be improved. I think Sanchin, Tensho and Seinchin are the so-called Chi-kung. It generates our "Ki" or inner energy of life.

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Gekisai Ni　撃砕二During my lunch break at work, I walked to the nearby park for a refreshing change. There I took a video clip of Kata "Gekisai Ni" with the self-timer.

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BO-JUTSU MANUALCreated by Eikichi FukumotoNoted and Translated by SanzinsooBo-jutsu　(Former Part)　* Defense *1 Middle Left Side BlockStep backward with your left foot. Block the lefft side strike.2 Lower BlockStep backward with your right foot. Block the lower area strike.3 Upper BlockStep backward with your left foot. Block the upper area strike.4 Middle Right Side BlockStep backward with your

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BO-JUTSU MANUALCreated by Eikichi FukumotoNoted and Translated by SanzinsooBo-jutsu (Former Part) * Attack *1 Middle Right Side StrikeStep forward with your right foot while twirling the staff over your head. Srike the right side.2 Lower StrikeStep forward with your left foot. Srike the lower area.3 Upper StrikeStep forward with your right foot. Srike the upper area.4 Middle Left Side StrikeStep

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琉球古武道　トンファーThis morning, as usual, I practiced karate in the park. I also practiced Tonfa, one of ancient karate weapons of Okinawa. My teacher taught me this Kata of Tonfa. Here’s my video clip. I myself performed Kata of Tonfa. I hope you enjoy it.

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セーパイ　十八Today is a good Sunday for "Hanami" which literally means seeing Sakura or cherry blossoms. They are in full bloom. This time I performed Kata "Sepai" in front of Sakura. Sepai means eighteen. Maybe this name derives from famous Shaolin kungfu, Shih-pa Lohan Shou or Eighteen Lohan Hands. I have no idea whether this kata has something to do with the Shaolin kungfu or not.

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スーパーリンペー　壱百零八Just a few weeks ago, at last I bought a digital camera. It costs 6,200 yen (= about US$60.-). I can take a very short movie or video clip, maximum 3 minutes. Today I asked my friend to take a video clip by that camera just for testing the camera. I performed Kata "Suparinpe". Our Suparinpe ends in Neko-Ashi-Dachi stance. I hope you enjoy it.

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Remarks: This is a part of the meeting records. It appears as an appendix in the book, "Karatedo Dai Hokan" written by Kanken Toyama. Pages 377-392 (Tsuru Shobo, 1960).Translated by SanzinsooThe Meeting of Okinawan Karate Masters in 1936Date and Time: October 25, 1936 (= 11th year of Showa Era) at 4:00 p.m.Location: Showa Kaikan Hall, Naha City, Okinawa PrefectureThe Organizers: Ryukyu Shimpo

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THE LEGEND OF CHOKI MOTOBU (Full Version)Remarks: This is a complete translation of the article written by Mr. Seijin Jahana, the original title "Choki Motobu, a Forerunner of Combative Karate" appeared in the monthly magazine "Aoi Umi" (=Blue Sea) No.70 February 1978 issue (pages 106-110). This number features articles on Okinawan karate masters. The magazine was published in Okinawa but was

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恩沢無量、人間の道を説く 武人・宮城　長順 仲井真　元楷 著 翻訳　Sanzinsoo MEMORIES OF MY SENSEI, CHOJUN MIYAGI (Full Version) by Genkai NakaimaRemarks: This is a translation of the original article "Chojun Miyagi the Karate Master. His kindness is infinite. He preaches morality." written by Mr. Genkai Nakaima which appeared in the local monthly magazine "Aoi Umi" No.70 February 1978 issue (pages 99-100) published by Aoi Umi

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Thank you for your Spanish translaiton, David!http://www.karate-jutsu.net/forum.php?forum=2&fpage=1&msg=259&topic=126(Spanish)Asunto: Tai Chi Chuan y Goju Ryu05/01/2008 18:39 GMTYamada (Sanzinsoo) en su blog (http://yamada-san.blogspot.com/) escribe una pequeña reflexión sobre el Goju-ryu y el Tai Chi Chuan:Tai Chi Chuan y Goju-RyuAntes de que empezara a estudiar Goju-ryu hace 25 años, estuve

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The House of Aizu ClanSamurai and SanzinsooBo was used as one of official weapons by police in Edo Period.I practiced Bo-Jutsu in front of an ancient house.Today (January 4, 2008) I went to Uzumasa, Kyoto. I met with Samurai there. I also practiced Bo-jutsu in front of an ancient house. I had Tempura with drinking hot Sake for dinner.For further information about Uzumasa Eiga Mura, visit the

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Before I began studying Goju-ryu 25 years ago, I had learned the simplified Taichi Chuan (of Yang style 24 patterns). Even nowadays I sometimes practice Taichi Chuan besides practicing Goju-ryu Kata. To me there is almost no difference between Taichi Chuan and Goju-ryu karate.In case of Goju-ryu, we learn from the aspect of "Go" (= hardness) and ultimately study the aspect of "Ju" (= softness).

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MASTER YUCHOKU HIGA PRACTICE KARATE IN THE MOONLIGHTRemarks: Original Japanese title "Kyudo Mugen: Karate No Michi" Written by a reporter of the monthly magazine "Aoi Umi" February 1978 issue (No.70) published by Aoi Umi Shuppansha (pages 96-97).Translated by Sanzinsoo"Very rhythmical and beautiful movement!" praised a musician from outside Okinawa when he saw a performance of Shorin-ryu karate

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MASTER MEITOKU YAGIRemarks: written by a reporter of the monthly magazine "Aoi Umi" Feb. 1978 issue.Translated by Sanzinsoo"I don't like talking about karate" said Mr. Meitoku Yagi. It means he does not like talking on how you can defeat an opponent by technique like this or how you can win by karate and so on. It is also one of the teachings of his master, Chojun Miyagi. They say that Miyagi

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MASTER SEIKO HIGA IN MY MEMORIES by Saburo HigaRemarks: The original Japanese title "Omoide No Higa Seiko Sensei" written by Mr. Saburo Higa, an acupuncturist. This article appeared in the book, "Karate Denshinroku" (= True History of Karate) by Akio Kinjo, as a supplementary article. Pages 326-331 (Okinawa Tosho Center, 1999)Translated by SanzinsooI joined Itoman Dojo, a karate academy of Master

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ORAL HISTORY ABOUT KANRYO HIGAONNA HANDED DOWN FROM DISCIPLES OF SEIKO HIGAby Akio KinjoRemarks: This is a part of the book "Karate Denshinroku” (= True History of Karate) written by Mr. Akio Kinjo, a karate researcher and a kungfu instructor in Okinawa. Pages 35-40 (Okinawa Tosho Center, 1999)Translated by SanzinsooI started researching on karate when I entered Ryukyu University in 1955, but

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法剛柔呑吐　空手雑稿宮城長順　著翻訳　Sanzinsoo　BREATHING IN AND BREATHING OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH "GO" AND "JU"A MISCELLANEOUS ESSAY ON KARATEby Chojun MiyagiRemarks: This short article first appeared in "Bunka Okinawa" Vol.3 No.6 dated August 15, 1942, and re-appeared as an appendix in the book "Chugoku Okinawa Karate Kobudo No Genryu" written by Masahiro Nakamoto published on April 1, 1985 by Bunbukan.Translated

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型「クルルンファー」分解PHOTO No.51: Assume the opponent throw a right middle punch. You receive it with right middle block.PHOTO No.52: Right Kake Uke (= hooking block)PHOTO No.52: You grab your opponent’s wrist in your right hand, and twist it counterclockwise.HOTO No.53: At the same time, you turn to right 180 degrees so that you can put the opponent’s arm on your left shoulder. The opponent is behind

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時には「浜千鳥」を舞うが如く 武と舞は同一である 比嘉　清彦　著 翻訳　Sanzinsoo THE DANCING OLD MANby Kiyohiko HigaRemarks: This is a part of the article "Sometimes I play karate like Okinawan dance 'Hamachidori': Karate and Okinawan dance are the same." written by Mr. Kiyohiko Higa, a teacher of Naha Technical High School. The article appeared in the monthly magazine "Aoi Umi" February 1978 issue (No.70) published by Aoi Umi

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琉球拳法唐手道沿革概要　宮城長順　著翻訳　SanzinsooHISTORICAL OUTLINE OF KARATE-DO, MARTIAL ARTS OF RYUKYUby Chojun MiyagiRemarks: The title in Japanese is "Ryukyu Kenpo Karatedo Enkaku Gaiyo". This essay appeared as a supplementary article in two books, "Okinawano Karatedo" by Shoshin Nagamine (1975, Shinjinbutsu Oraisha) and "Okinawaden Gojuryu Karatedo" by Eiichi Miyazato (1979, Jitsugyono Sekaisha). Some parts

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