The Power of "Hands" Generated through "Forms" — Okinawan Karate!

Okinawan Karate, founded by Shoki Nakamura and continued by his son Shigeru Nakamura, is not just a school of martial arts but a true Okinawan martial art focusing on the refinement and transmission of "Te" (手, meaning "hands"). Sensei Osamu Nishihara from the Okinawa Kenpo Daihei Dojo meticulously instructs the essence of martial power derived from "forms" and "breathing techniques." His teachings transcend styles and organizations, focusing on essential martial skills necessary for overcoming differences in arm strength, body size, and the effects of aging.

CONTENTS

Sanchin (Two Variations) — Differences in Breathing Techniques

• Sanchin 1 — Attaining Body Strength and Power
  • Sanchin 1: Demonstration
    • Explanation 1: Developing resilience against strikes
    • Explanation 2: Enhancing striking power
• Sanchin 2 — Inducing Changes in the Body
  • Sanchin 2: Demonstration
    • Verification of changes 1: Palm pressure
    • Verification of changes 2: Arm wrestling
    • Verification of changes 3: Techniques for avoiding attacks

Naihanchi — Strength of Posture/Power of Short Strikes

• Naihanchi: Demonstration
  • Explanation 1: Verification of posture strength
  • Explanation 2: Verification of strength in hook thrusts

Seisan — Pendulum = Impact through Weight

• Seisan: Demonstration
  • Explanation 1: Power of thrusting techniques through rebounding
  • Explanation 2: Applying rebounding to kicking techniques

Techniques of Muchimi — Close to oneself, far from the opponent

• Acquisition of Muchimi — Three breaking techniques
  • Method 1: Reversing palms from below
  • Method 2: Pulling up with palms from the side
  • Method 3: Striking and pulling up with the back of the hand / Importance of angle when entering / Application techniques of Muchimi

"Sen no Sen" — Forgetting oneself, stance, and the opponent

• Training method of "Sen no Sen"

"Go no Sen" — Sensing the beginning of thought

• Training method 1 of "Go no Sen"
• Training method 2 of "Go no Sen"
• Sparring using "Go no Sen"

About "Entering" — Strongly expressing the attacking spirit

• Combinations of "Sen no Sen," "Go no Sen," and "Entering" in sparring

Ancient Martial Arts — Stick Techniques (Shiho Nuki)

• Demonstration incorporating intermediate techniques

Guidance and Supervision by: Osamu Nishihara (Okinawa Kenpo Daihei Dojo)

Born in 1964 in Okinawa Prefecture, Osamu Nishihara studied Uechi-ryu Karate, Kyokushin Karate, and powerlifting before joining the Okinawa Kenpo Nakamura Dojo Headquarters. He was granted the rank of fifth dan and instructor by the headquarters chairman, Joko Nakamura. Subsequently, he established the Okinawa Kenpo Daihei Dojo Headquarters and dedicated himself to instructing and promoting Okinawan Kenpo through the Kanto branch. He holds the rank of second dan in Ryukyu Kobudo.

Language: Japanese