“Tomari-te: The Final Legacy”
Karate is Kata. The true essence of Kata is found here.To preserve the rare techniques and body mechanics of Tomari-te for future generations, this first volume has been created under the guidance and demonstration of Sensei Takahiro Shinjo of Kenryu Doshikai. It features instructional content on representative Tomari-te Kata: Wanshu, Naihanchi, Seisan, Ananku, and Oyadomari Passai (Tomari Bassai).

The content includes demonstrations of each Kata from the front, side, and rear angles, as well as detailed applications (Bunkai). The Bunkai also cover close-range grappling techniques (Torite), helping practitioners understand the true essence of each Kata. Furthermore, Sensei explains how to generate speed and impactful strikes using Gamaku—a unique method of body movement. This is a must-see for Kumite athletes as well!

Contents

• Wanshu
  Kata (front/side/back)
  Bunkai 1 Yoriashi, Gedan-uke, Gyakuzuki
  Bunkai 2 Shutouke, Gyakuzuki, Kosadachi, Gedan-barai
  Bunkai 3 Tettsuiuchi, Maegeri, Kintekiuchi
  Bunkai 4 Shutouke, Shutouchi / Physical control of Shutouchi
• Naihanchi
  Kata (front/side/back)
  Bunkai 1: “Kosadachi” with the most important meaning.
  Bunkai 2: Effective use of available “Haitouke”.
  Bunkai 3: The essence hidden in unnatural behavior.
  Bunkai 4: Close contact with your body with the super-fast gait “Namigaeshi”.
  Bunkai 5: Enhanced reactivity to sudden attacks.
  Bunkai 6: Not to Tsuki in two places at the same time.
• Seisan
  Kata (front/side/back)
  Bunkai 1: Change “Chudan-uke” into a Nage technique and apply it.
  Bunkai 2: Do Uchi and Nage with recoil of engage.
  Bunkai 3: Scare opponent with Urauchi and apply the “Chudan-uke” change.
  Bunkai 4: Let the opponent stay there, do Kuzushi and Keri.
  Bunkai 5: Do Sukuiuke the Keri, catch and break the knee joint.
• Ananku
  Kata (front/side/back)
  Bunkai 1: Uke and Tsuki interpreted for a more real fighting.
  Bunkai 2: Take the outside of the opponent, that’s the ironclad rule.
• Oyadomari Passai (Tomari Bassai)
  Kata (front/side/back)
  Bunkai 1: Hold the opponent’s elbow with your hand.
  Bunkai 2: Counterattack by dropping the outstretched tsuki with palms down.
  Bunkai 3: Whenever you handle it, always attack from the side.
  Bunkai 4: Grab the elbow from the inside and twist in the opposite direction.
  Bunkai 5: Scooping up the kicking leg and turning into Nage.
  Bunkai 6: Extremely attack the arm and reduce the opponent’s fighting spirit.
  Bunkai 7: After dealing with the ipponent and breaking the center of gravity, a two-stage attack.
  Bunkai 8: Keri from the Nekoashi, breaking the opponent’s axis.
• Takahiro Shinjo’s thoughts on Gamaku
  ･Nuki of the Gamaku
  ･Movement from weakness (Datsuryoku)
  ･Impactful blow
  ･Coaching players
• Messege from Shinjo Sensei

Language: Japanese 

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