Sugiyama senseis 25 kata book is one of the most comprehensive book on shotokan katas on the market. Sensei shojun sugiyama nippon karate do shotokan dojin kai. An advantage of the two versions of the kata is to better master the difficult techniques presented therein, but not without facing some confusion, for many continue reading gojushiho sho shotokan. It is a highly dynamic kata that must be performed with grace in motion. They lived a comfortable life and he had a career in the business world but he had a deep artistic urge and, in 1975 at the age of 50, he began studying the. Shojiro sugiyama is the author of 25 shotokan kata 4. Book 25 shotokan kata by master shojiro sugiyama, 18 x 25 cm, 350 pages, englishjapanese, jkaitkf. Yamashiro sensei of matayoshi kobudo demonstrates the san setsu kon kata and bunkai. Japan karate association of chicago sugiyama dojo about. At this time jka chicago was the main dojo for the aakf great lakes region with sensei sugiyama the regional director and master hidetaka nishiyama the president and national director of the organization. Intervista al maestro shoji sugiyama kata nel judo to gen. Kata is about personal development and stopping an opponent dead with the minimum of effort but the maximum of effect. Dai and sho the light and shade of kata cambridge karate club.
The two katas are very similar in structure, more so than the bassai and kanku pairings. Karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. The 26 jka shotokan kata are all individually named and given their own personality. Through the late 60s and 70s, sugiyama sensei is credited with building and promoting shotokan karate throughout. A traditional shotokan karate magazine featuring the most senior and famous shotokan senseis and it is totally nonpolitical shotokan karate magazine.
The use of kata to study and practice probably derived from the chinese martial arts, which used them extensively. Buy a cheap copy of 25 shotokan kata book by shojiro sugiyama. It is very well illustrated and the explanations clear. May 02, 2010 kata is a japanese term meaning mold, model, style, shape, form, or datatype.
The sho version of the kata features the beautifully named ryuun no uke the block of the flowing cloud. Jka chicago university of chicago shotokan karate club. Sensei shojun sugiyama nippon karate do shotokan dojin kai italia, mestre, italy. Each kata contains a set of lessons which may not always be obvious, but are nevertheless invaluable. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gojushiho sho fiftyfour steps small shotokan kata by. Funakoshi was a highly skilled master when he developed his kata. Writeups are intended only as a partial reference, to help you in practicing the kata on your own, and are also not technical references.
The heian kata contain sequences taken from kankudai. It lays out the fundamental concepts of ki in a clear an concise manner. It has been upgraded with navigational menus, new graphics, and an extensive historical section, illustrated with rare archival images and bonus footage, by noted shotokan historian harry cook author of shotokan karate a precise history. Jka chicago japan karate association sugiyama dojo senseis. It was published by shojiro sugiyama and has a total of 350 pages in the book. A traditional shotokan karate magazine featuring the most senior and famous shotokan senseis and it is totally nonpolitical shotokan karate magazine shojiro koyama shotokan karate magazine. In some styles of karate, there are two versions of this kata gojushiho sho and gojushiho dai. Some kata however, contain a mixture of both and each kata has its own unique timing. In 1954, after training in two other styles of karate, he began studying.
This is a reedited and rereleased dvd version of the offficial jka shotokan kata series english language version made by the jka in 1985. Tensho was created in 1921 as softer sanchin by chojun miyagi to balance go aspect of heishugata sanchin kata with ju variation for heishugata. The version created by sensei itosu was incorporated into shotokan, and renamed to reflect the katas characteristic pose in the same way as kanku sho picked up kanku dais new name despite not containing the technique after which it was renamed, gankaku sho carries gankakus name without using its tsuruashi dachi craneleg stance. A kata is a series of defensive and offensive moves against imaginary attacks from different directions.
Sugiyama senseis book 25 shotokan kata 1984 has become a standard. Shotokan shojiro sugiyama november 16, 1929 june 25, 2015 was japanese karate instructor. This book definitely should be any students library. It has been upgraded with navigational menus, new graphics, and an extensive historical section, illustrated with rare archival images and bonus footage, by noted shotokan histo.
Tensho, along with its harder counterpart sanchin, was developed by goju ryu founder chojun miyagi from earlier chinese forms. Oct 31, 2012 karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. The practice of judo katas has changed over time as a result of perceived purpose. In 1954, after training in two other styles of karate, he began studying with the japan karate association yotsuya, japan. Heian shodan bunkaioyo following on from my thoughts on applications from the shotokan kanazawa ryu version of chinte today i will look at the first kata in the shotokan system, heian shodan. A kata is a series of defensive and offensive moves. As an example, the print listed on artelino as osamu sugiyama born 1946 10 views of mt. Judges must remember that the scoring is not to embarrass.
The two gojushiho katas were known as useshi, and then hotaku before settling on the current name. Intervista al maestro shoji sugiyama kata nel judo to. Similarly, sugiyama s books reflect his unique approach to karate. Shoji nishio was born in 1927 in the aomori prefecture of northern japan. In 25 shotokan kata, sugiyama has brought the complex movements of shotokan kata to their simplest form for learning. In 1954, after training in two other styles of karate, he began studying with the japan karate association of tokyo yotsuya. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Sensei shojun sugiyama nippon karate do shotokan dojin. The two katas are very similar in structure, more so than the bassai and kanku pairings there is some confusion over which version of the. Kunio katayama dvd movies and videos at cd universe. Sep 01, 2005 buy 11 innovations in karate by shojiro sugiyama isbn. He began training shotokan karate under sensei shojiro sugiyama in 1981. Kata these kata videos have been created by sabakukan members as part of their regular training, and are not official technical references for sakugawa koshiki shorinjiryu karatedo. Find 25 shotokan kata 096690480x by shojiro sugiyama.
When you look into the original concepts that underlie the various kata you. Read judo kata practice, competition, purpose by llyr c. Feb 01, 20 intervista al maestro shoji sugiyama kata nel judo to gen. Kankudai has 65 movements executed in about 90 seconds and bunkai is based on attack and defense against eight opponents. Karate was spread throughout the midwest primarily due to shojiro sugiyama and.
View 25 shotokan kata from accounting 1 at tunku abdul rahman university. Japan karate association of chicago sugiyama dojo about karate. Though the so called higher kata incorporate many very good techniques i think we can all learn a great deal from the basics. The highest score a competitor can receive from any one judge is a 10. The closest relatives of the karate kata in other sports are shadow boxing, dancing, and gymnastics floor routines. Jka and the club university of chicago shotokan karate club. Shojiro koyama shojiro koyama shotokan karate magazine issue 1 skm news. Gojushiho dai, gojushiho sho, meikyo by masatoshi nakayama isbn. This kata emphasizes the soft aspects of goju ryu, and encompasses continuous, flowing movements. All movements are illustrated by very clear, three. In 1990 he began to teach at jka chicagos main dojo. Mar 31, 2011 yamashiro sensei of matayoshi kobudo demonstrates the san setsu kon kata and bunkai.
Shotokan kata series vol 5 dvd by masataoshi nayama. They lived a comfortable life and he had a career in the business world but he had a deep artistic urge and, in 1975 at the age of 50, he began studying the woodblock art with funasaka. A karate kata is a set number of basic techniques arranged in order. Shojiro sugiyama november 16, 1929 june 25, 2015 was japanese karate instructor. Ebook 25 shotokan katas libro electronico descargar pdf. Part 3 was written for the same book by hidetaka nishiyama sensei, another renowned jka karate master. View 25shotokankata from accounting 1 at tunku abdul rahman university. Part 2 is the preface to the shotokan karate kata textbook unsu 1976 featuring shoji sensei as demonstrator. Takeshi kata set design new york credits include through a glass darkly atlantic directed by david leveaux, adding machine minetta lane and orsons shadow barrow st. This book is an excellent reference for two reasons. The karate player begins by standing at attention, bowing, and then by stepping in. I dont believe yamaguchi had the same understanding at that.
Kata 1 bassai dai, kanku dai, enpi, hangetsu, jion. In 1963, he was invited to come to chicago to teach karate. Flere shotokangrupper har introdusert kata fra andre stilarter i deres trening, men nar japan karate association jka ble dannet av. Motosugo sugiyama, whose christian name is sometimes translated motuju, was born in 1925 in regional japan but after marrying moved to tokyo with his wife who was born in that city.
Kata is a japanese term meaning mold, model, style, shape, form, or datatype. In 1954, after training in two other styles of karate, he began studying with the japan karate association of tokyo. Apr 08, 20 apr 8, 20 masutatsu oyama tensho kata kyokushin karate stay safe and healthy. The 26 shotokan kata of the japan karate association kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organised into a prearranged fight against. Japanese goju ryu discussion in karate started by puunui, dec 11, 2010. Buy 11 innovations in karate by shojiro sugiyama isbn. It was written by one of the most influential figures in shotokan karate history m. Tensho may be a variant of the southern chinese kung fu form rokkishu. When you look into the original concepts that underlie the various kata you will find some of the most effective and devastating unarmed combat techniques in the martial arts. At the same time he started practicing judo in a nearby dojo. The title of this book is 25 shotokan kata and it was written by shojiro sugiyama. In others, the name of the kata can only be guessed at from the kanji that their identity was originally written in.
Translated, it means revolving hands, rotating palms, or turning palms. Yamaguchi really put goju on the map and he focussed on the sport aspect. Pdf 25 shotokan kata book online read online 25 shotokan kata shojiro sugiyama book, free download 25 shotokan kata best. The shotokan kata have real application whereas the goju kai version is a collection of basic techniques. His other books also break new ground and continue to develop the art of karate. Apr 8, 20 masutatsu oyama tensho kata kyokushin karate. The average score for a kata is a 7 with points added for an exceptional performance or points deducted for a kata beneath an average performance level. Unlike other books on the topic, there is a balance between the internal naiki and external gaiki applications of ki. Similarly, sugiyamas books reflect his unique approach to karate. He added the taikyoku kata which are based on the shotokan version, only simplified. Sugiyama senseis book 25 shotokan kata 1984 has become a standard reference in the world of shotokan karate, and it includes photographic demonstrations by nishiyama sensei. In 1942, at the age of 15, amidst the chaos of ww ii, he moved to tokyo where he began working for the ministry of finance in the japanese mint.