Best Karate Book 10: Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho by Masatoshi Nakayama

Best Karate Book 10: Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho by Masatoshi NakayamaThe kata in this volume are at the advanced level and may be selected for examination above the grade of shodan. In Unsu, there are constant transformations, signified by the name meaning "Cloud Hands." All parts of the body are used as weapons, with feints and provocations leading to unique combination techniques and multi directional kicks. Sochin is characterized by a certain solemnity and imperturbability. Using a very stable stance, muscular

Ishibashi entered the Daito-ryu Aiki Budo So-hombu Daitokan in 1964

incorporating numerous offensive and defensive techniques

3 From Leg Drag Defense

represents the culmination of Japanese swordsmanship philosophy with its emphasis on "kirioroshi" and the principles of center penetration under the philosophy of "ittou sokubatou" (one sword

Single-leg ball catch

Shisouchin

Heavy bag training

Sensei Inoue displays all the major principles of the Shito Ryu-ha developed by the great Teruo Hayashi

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Fundamental principles such as kuzushi (breaking balance) and ju no ri (principle of gentleness)

Rumina Sato is known for his lighting fast submissions and charismatic ring presence