Tag Archives: Naihanchi

Kawazu-gake as an application for Nami-gaeshi of Naihanchi

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Andreas Quast

Kawazu-gake 河津掛け is one of the techniques found in sūmō and jūdō. Literally, it means “Kawazu entanglement.” Meaning The notation of kawazu 河津 has no meaning that can be interpreted in terms of the technique’s execution. Rather, it seems to … Continue reading →

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Osae ura-uchi 押え裏打 und Harai ura-uchi 拂い裏打

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Andreas Quast

Zwei weitere interessante Techniken aus Mabunis Buch von 1938. Nun ist es ja so, dass üblicherweise eine Technik auch mit einem Begriff beschrieben wird. Hier ist es aber so, und das ist das Interessante daran, dass es hinter jedem der … Continue reading →

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‘nchi means tī 手

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Andreas Quast

As I noted earlier and in fact already back in 2005, the honorific term for tī  手 (ティー) in the Okinawan language was ‘nchi ンチ. Now, usually the syllables of Naihanchi have always and unanimously been considered to be Nai|han|chi. But what if it is Nai|ha|‘nchi? … Continue reading →

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Kasumi

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Andreas Quast

Recently I read about Motobu Choki using the archaic term “kasumi-uchi” instead of the modern “haishu-uchi” for a specific technique in Naihanchi (see photo). It is said that Itosu changed this to “haito-uke” (ridge hand block). Both haishu-uchi as well as haito-uke refer to the body-part used … Continue reading →

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Photo of Miyahira Sensei, a carpenter certified to restore listed buildings like castle etc. performing Naihanchi, June 12, 2010, Shinbukan Dojo, Tomigusuku.

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Andreas Quast

On Okinawa, various masters and groups train in Naihanchi. Just like with every tsuki on the island, everyone has a different approach as regards how to generate power etc., how to practice it exactly, and why. Oh, and BTW, did … Continue reading →

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Nakamura Shigeru (1891-1969)

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Andreas Quast

akamura Shigeru (1891-1969) was an Okinawan Budōka active in Karate and Kobudō. He established the name “Okinawa Kenpō” according to his perspective that originally there were no styles on Okinawa. Shigeru was born the eldest son of father Nakamura Kōkichi … Continue reading →

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Mutsu Mizuho: KARATE KENPO ZEN (The Complete Karate Kenpo)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Andreas Quast

Mutsu Mizuho: Tōde Kenpō Zen [The Complete Karate Kenpō]. Yōju Shorin, Ginowan 1999. 493 pp. 27cm. Limited Edition (800 only)! his is a reprint of the 1933 original edition published by the Tōkyō University Karate Kenkyūkai. Mutsu Mizuho already in 1929 traveled … Continue reading →

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