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The Issue of Varying Combinations in Taira-lineage Saijutsu

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Andreas Quast

In the Saijutsu kata of Taira-lineage are often found longer combinations which are almost the same, but which almost always slightly vary. This is a real issue for practitioners, particularly during the first years. I have been asked how to … Continue reading →

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Classical Saijutsu on the “Bozooka”

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Andreas Quast

Here I’d like to introduce the practice of classical saijutsu on my “Bozooka”. But first, a few words on the sai itself. During the latter part of the Ryūkyū kingdom, sai were carried by medium to higher level police commissioner called … Continue reading →

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