Loved this series. I think the concept of inhibiting your opponent's ability to fire back is one of the most unique aspects of a lot of traditional eastern martial arts, but is usually overlooked. Thank you for sharing!
Love the points mentioning Chinto & Gankaku, as I enjoy both katas along with a couple others. But overall I really enjoyed this series & the emphasis on options & adapting to the situation.
Great little series here, full of very useful information on approaching kata and strategy. Along with all the other info you provide, it's really helped with how I approach kata and how I teach it. Once those revelations are shared, suddenly the light is seen and there's an almost immediate improvement in the demonstration of techniques.
I really enjoyed that last sequence Sensei Ian. That description reminds me of part of the kata Shunto or Chinto in the style I learned. I think the Japanese name is Gankaku. Although as you say the first moves are in lots of Kata. I loved the way you teach it in small sections before putting it altogether, great seminar! Can’t wait for your next one! Thank you!
If he coming with all his weight as well as punching u may want to piercing side kick to get some space then initiate the hold and attack sir respectfully.
I know what you're trying to say, but that goes against the principle being taught here. I'm sure Iain would agree that a side kick to create space before clinching could work, but it's not in line with the Karate principle of getting to an advantageous position with each movement. After throwing the side kick and creating that distance you haven't changed the angle and have no contact to control or feel the attacking limbs.
Being new to Karate i found this little series of videos fantastic.
Loved this series. I think the concept of inhibiting your opponent's ability to fire back is one of the most unique aspects of a lot of traditional eastern martial arts, but is usually overlooked. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. Lovely again. And, yes, that is OK. 😊
Love the points mentioning Chinto & Gankaku, as I enjoy both katas along with a couple others.
But overall I really enjoyed this series & the emphasis on options & adapting to the situation.
Awesome iain. Love how you break it down and then show how it all flows together.
Awesome lessons !
Thanks you !
Hopefully i can join your next course in Germany.
Great little series here, full of very useful information on approaching kata and strategy. Along with all the other info you provide, it's really helped with how I approach kata and how I teach it. Once those revelations are shared, suddenly the light is seen and there's an almost immediate improvement in the demonstration of techniques.
Wonderful lessons! Thank you, Sensei!
So Good!!
thanks Iain
Brilliant.
Great video Iain
Very much what I learned from Kiyoshi Arakaki (Muso Kai), a Motobu lineage teacher.
I really enjoyed that last sequence Sensei Ian. That description reminds me of part of the kata Shunto or Chinto in the style I learned. I think the Japanese name is Gankaku. Although as you say the first moves are in lots of Kata. I loved the way you teach it in small sections before putting it altogether, great seminar! Can’t wait for your next one! Thank you!
Hello from algeria and OSS
I love how you break down these traditional moves. It's giving me a whole new perspective on kata and its practical uses.
Reminds me of 'Aoyagi' kata
If he coming with all his weight as well as punching u may want to piercing side kick to get some space then initiate the hold and attack sir respectfully.
This probably wouldn't work, unless it's a great kick and you'd have to be quick. Where would you aim the kick?
This is already addressed at the start of the kata.
I know what you're trying to say, but that goes against the principle being taught here. I'm sure Iain would agree that a side kick to create space before clinching could work, but it's not in line with the Karate principle of getting to an advantageous position with each movement. After throwing the side kick and creating that distance you haven't changed the angle and have no contact to control or feel the attacking limbs.