Monthly Archives: December 2015

Taira Shinken – Restorer of Okinawa Kobudō

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Andreas Quast

Taira Shinken – Restorer of Okinawa Kobudō By Andreas Quast (Note: all pictures given here are from the author’s private book collection) Taira Shinken was born in Maja, Nakazato-son on Kume Island on Saturday, June 12, 1897. This is the … Continue reading →

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Online Exhibition: 1920 Tomari Elementary School Alumni

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Andreas Quast

Photo: 1920 Tomari Elementary School Graduation Alumni Association (Kunenbo Association) 3rd row, 5th person from the left: Nagamine Shoshin Date: September 12, 1968. Place: Naha Restaurant. Photo: Andreas Quast Date: May 12, 2009. Location: Kōdōkan Nagamine Dōjō, headquarter of Sekai Matsubayashi-ryū Karate-dō Renmei. Naha-shi Kumoji, … Continue reading →

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The original concept of “kata”

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Andreas Quast

I’ve been working on a logical analysis and explanation of “kata” for some time. The aim is to finally provide a tool for generating applications from the kata while maintaining its original concept. The first attempt is as shown below. However, … Continue reading →

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1782 – Sonnerat on Sanchin?

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Andreas Quast

Pierre Sonnerat (1748 – 1814) was a French natural scientists and explorer. Betwen 1774 and 1781 he traveled China, among others. His experiences were published in a 1782 narrative. Therein he also described Chinese martial arts-related techniques. These are reminiscent … Continue reading →

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