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Post by sbwright on Jun 6, 2006 6:22:01 GMT 8
I personally see Kata as a selection of techniques, sequences strung together. I suspect that the breathing, tempo, timing need to work in unison for optimum effeciency.
I have not documented anything but I know that I exhale on the execution of each technique.
I don't know that it is good to focus to heavily on the pattern or flow of a Kata unless you are performing it as a moving meditation.
Stikes to my mind should be performed with a sharp exhalation(this includes blocks). Moves that require focussed stregth ie the label grab response in Basai and the Tiger claws at the beggining of my version of Jitte should be slow like you were lifting weights.
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Post by sbwright on Jun 2, 2006 11:15:48 GMT 8
Its a hard one for me to answer as we do this particular form at break neck speed. Breathing as qick and as often as you can is advisable. ; )
That being said examine each of the moves. Quick moves quick in take of breath. Focussed, tensioned moves requiring brute strength slow steady exhalation
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Post by sbwright on Jun 2, 2006 13:43:09 GMT 8
This is a very loaded question. With a number of answers depending on your perspective.
Rank is important within an Organisation for organising and goal setting
It is important when viewed in comparison with other facts about a person in assessing their credibility.
It has less importance on an interpersonal level. I have no more or less respect for a Grand Master than a beginer for example.
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Post by sbwright on Feb 3, 2006 14:46:08 GMT 8
Kuk Mu 1-2 are specific to Chung Do Kwan and were designed by Master Son they have no parallel/similarity with forms in any other art.
Pyonh Ahn 1-5 are the Pinans/Heians Chulgi 1-3 are the Tekki or Naihanchi Kata's Palsek/Basek corressponds to Bassai/Passai (of which there are 12 distinct versions of just in Karate alone) Yun Bee (Flying Swallow) is Wansu or Empi Ship Soo is Jitte or Jutte
As a result of my study into the history of these forms I have little attachment to which school does it the "correct way" if someone can show and explain the difference in a form then it becomes avalid version.
I am a firm believer in taking the forms adapting them to yourself, function over form any day
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Post by sbwright on Feb 3, 2006 14:38:21 GMT 8
A big welcome, and hello handshake to you, Master Earl Weiss, and to you, Mr. Sean Wright. "Mir - it could be worth our while if you, as a current Shotokan practitioner, look at how your style differs with Sean's. "Oh that would be just wonderful! Very interesting to see how karate evolves in time, and distance. I tried to find some online videos of the Traditional Chung Do Kwan kata that you mentioned. It was pretty difficult. I was always directed to various Tae kwon do schools that discussed the Chung Do Kwan as part of their history. Mr. Wright, are there some examples of what Kuk Mu 1-5, Pyong Ahn 1-5, or the other kata would look like performed available on the internet? The following link is the best I can come up with www.natkd.com/tkd_forms.htmCheck out the column to the far right. The main difference in Pyong Ahn Chodan is that my version is generally performed faster and with more focus. Some of the movements are different to. The shuto blocks are against uppy body attacks and there is no change in angle.
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Post by sbwright on Feb 2, 2006 13:18:14 GMT 8
Greetings Fellow Forum Members,
I will give you a brief biography of myself, not so much as to "blow my own trumpet" but rather so that you will have an understanding of the direction I am coming from.
Martial Arts Training:
I have trained in Traditional Chung Do Kwan (Korean Shotokan) since 1989. The Master of the School is Duk Sung Son, himself a student of Won Kook Lee, who in turn trained under Funakoshi.
The School I attend and help run is based in Australia and is the only school (that I know of )outside of the US.
The Kata's we train in are:
Kuk Mu 1-5 (These were formulated by Master Son) Pyong Ahn 1-5 (these are the Heian/Pinan Katas) Chulgi 1-3 (Tekki or Naihanchi) Ship Soo (Jitte) Balsek (Passai or Bassai) Yun Bee (Empi)
There are others at higher levels that parallel the Shotokan Katas.
I have a keen interest in investigating Bunkai / applications and in "pressure testing" them.
Sean
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Post by sbwright on Jun 2, 2006 13:49:32 GMT 8
I do not believe in them where there is no work done by the recipient and where the holding of such would cause confusion in the general public.
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Post by sbwright on Feb 28, 2006 7:28:17 GMT 8
If that was the case, I must be daft or something, cause I keep having to come back for more. Colin I'll leave this one alone
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Post by sbwright on Feb 27, 2006 12:06:11 GMT 8
Oh about 4 years ;D
When people start seeing the belt as a doorway rather than a goal in and of itself.
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Post by sbwright on Feb 6, 2006 7:19:00 GMT 8
I would say 4 years, in western society assuming 3 training sessions per week. But then it also depends on what meaning goes with this belt. Western society sees the BB as an end point where in reality it is just a beginning.
To me a black belt is a committed student, one who has committed to training for the rest of their lives.
On a side note belt rankings are fairly modern and originally there were only black and white. The myth about wearing a white belt is just that - a myth ;D
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Post by sbwright on Feb 27, 2006 8:14:43 GMT 8
I can see absolutely no advantage to kicking with the heel of the supporting foot off the ground. Skimming or allowing the foot to turn out yes(it allows more movement in the hips = greater reach). Lifting the heel off the gound while kicking usually results in lifting foot off floor and replacing it with backside.
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Post by sbwright on Jun 6, 2006 5:45:28 GMT 8
If this gentleman has a tendancy to grab and you know he's going to attempt it, set him up. Bait him with a hand technique and launch a leg strike at him.
Alternatively attack the grabbing arm.
I think it is good having someone grab you in sparing, it freaks you out the first time as your brain overloads on which technique to use ("we haven't done this in training!!!").
In sparing we sometimes go further by having a third person float around and and bear hug the participants. After 2-3 rd go your awareness has increased and you react almost instantly by touch sensation. This really tests out those self defense moves
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Post by sbwright on Jun 1, 2006 7:58:48 GMT 8
Hi Folks,
I thought I had better drop in here and let you know I was alive. It has been a harrowing three months, work health and computer related problems have kept me from you all.
On a positive note I have had the chance to train recently with a 5th Dan Shotokan instructor, a true gentleman of Karate and to discuss forms/kata. I have also been attempting to study Five Elements Boxing and 12 Animal styles from DVD.
You should see me on the boards more often.
Sean
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Post by sbwright on Feb 16, 2006 15:02:43 GMT 8
A sad legacy of martial arts, that one way must be the only true way.
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Post by sbwright on Feb 16, 2006 6:57:00 GMT 8
Excellent surfing there Mir.
Yet another forum I need to visit. It astounds me as to how my organisation seems to fly under the radar. I would propose that the art I practise is very close to the original Korean Karate(ie middle of the century Shotokan), we don't learn the Chang-Hon forms only the shotokan ones with Korean names and variation.
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