Hajimete Undō no Karatedō - Revision history

YellowHatGuy at 01:43, 6 September 2024

2024-09-06T01:43:05Z

YellowHatGuy: /* Bunkai */

2020-07-29T02:50:11Z

Bunkai

YellowHatGuy: /* Notes */

2020-07-29T02:49:55Z

Notes

YellowHatGuy at 18:50, 5 February 2020

2020-02-05T18:50:25Z

YellowHatGuy: /* Directions */

2019-06-17T00:24:50Z

Directions

YellowHatGuy at 00:23, 17 June 2019

2019-06-17T00:23:51Z

YellowHatGuy at 11:04, 17 October 2017

2017-10-17T11:04:18Z

YellowHatGuy at 02:46, 24 March 2017

2017-03-24T02:46:05Z

YellowHatGuy: /* Directions */

2016-12-19T22:04:17Z

Directions

YellowHatGuy: /* Bunkai */

2016-12-19T22:03:44Z

Bunkai

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 Finally, before turning to the left in Movement 11, we look to the right, before stepping to the left. These "head fakes" are one hallmark of our style. Since your body will not follow your head or eyes, your movement will momentarily confuse your opponent, distracting them long enough for you to enter a solid stance and defend yourself. (Granted, this trick will also confuse you at first -- but that’s nothing that training cannot fix.)
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 ==Notes==
-The left foot never moves off of its starting point at any time; it merely rotates about that one point, as though it were held in place by a single nail.
+The left foot never moves off of its starting point; it merely rotates about that one point, as though it were held in place by a single nail.
 Movements 4-9 are just repetitions of Movements 2-3 while facing different walls.

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-#Perform the [[Goshin-Jutsu bow.]]
+#Perform the [[Goshin-Jutsu bow]].
 #Quickly look at the opponent at #3. Step your right foot to #8, briefly entering a right [[Front stance|front stance]] facing #1, and crossing your arms in front of your chest, with your right arm atop your left. Snap your hips in order to turn sharply into a right [[Back stance|back stance]], facing #3 with a left [[Cross-body block|cross-body block]].
 #Drive forward with the hips, entering a left [[Front stance|front stance]] with a [[Reverse punch|reverse punch]], followed by a [[Front-foot punch|front-foot punch]].

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−	Our first [[Kata\|kata]], Hajimete Undō no Karatedō (“Beginning Exercise of the Empty-Hand Way”), consists of a simple and straightforward evade-block-counter combination, which is repeated five times. The real benefit though, is that it is a easily-digestible introduction to the kata method of learning. Once you have been taught how to learn, our jobs will become much easier. As such, this is required of all [[Beginners\|beginning students]]. The first few kata we teach are comprised of large, exaggerated motions. This is intentional, because it highlights the body mechanics needed to generate power.	+	Our first [[Kata\|kata]], '''Hajimete Undō no Karatedō''' (“Beginning Exercise of the Empty-Hand Way”), consists of a simple and straightforward evade-block-counter combination, which is repeated five times. The real benefit though, is that it is a easily-digestible introduction to the kata method of learning. Once you have been taught how to learn, our jobs will become much easier. As such, this is required of all [[Beginners\|beginning students]]. The first few kata we teach are comprised of large, exaggerated motions. This is intentional, because it highlights the body mechanics needed to generate power.

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	Finally, before turning to the left in Movement 11, we look to the right, before stepping to the left. These "head fakes" are one hallmark of our style. Since your body will not follow your head or eyes, your movement will momentarily confuse your opponent, distracting them long enough for you to enter a solid stance and defend yourself. (Granted, this trick will also confuse you at first -- but that’s nothing that training cannot fix.)		Finally, before turning to the left in Movement 11, we look to the right, before stepping to the left. These "head fakes" are one hallmark of our style. Since your body will not follow your head or eyes, your movement will momentarily confuse your opponent, distracting them long enough for you to enter a solid stance and defend yourself. (Granted, this trick will also confuse you at first -- but that’s nothing that training cannot fix.)
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 #Quickly look to #5. Pull your right foot up into a left [[Cat stance|cat stance]], with both fists on your left hip (right atop the left).
 #Step your right foot to #4, twisting into a right [[Front stance|front stance]], facing #5, with a right [[Cross-body block|cross-body block]]. Execute a [[Reverse punch|reverse punch]], followed by a [[Front-foot punch|front-foot punch]].
-#Quickly look over your shoulder to #1. Pull your right foot back into a left [[Cat stance|cat stance]], sharply pulling both fists to your right hip (left atop the right).
+#Quickly look over your right shoulder to #1. Pull your right foot back into a left [[Cat stance|cat stance]], sharply pulling both fists to your right hip (left atop the right).
 #Step your right foot across your body to #6, twisting into a right [[Back stance|back stance]], facing #1, with a left [[Cross-body block|cross-body block]]. Drive forward with your hips, entering a left [[Front stance|front stance]] as you [[Reverse punch|reverse punch]], then [[Front-foot punch|front-foot punch]].
 #Pull your right foot up into an [[Attention stance|attention stance]], and [[Goshin-Jutsu bow]].

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 ==Bunkai==
-As stated earlier, the crux of this kata is a simple evade-block-counter combination. The simplest interpretation of the opening move is that an opponent, standing to your left, attacks you with a right pursuit punch. You step off of the line of attack, and then using all of your leg, hip and arm power, block his punch before counterattacking with two punches. These punches are typically directed at the solar plexus. Attacking the short ribs, or floating ribs is also an option; ideally, the first punch breaks the opponent’s ribs, and the second punch drives the bone shards into their organs. This combination is then repeated against other attackers from other directions, attacking with pursuit punches as well. In the simplest interpretation, the second, third, and fourth attackers all throw left pursuit punches.
+As stated earlier, the crux of this [[Kata|kata]] is a simple evade-block-counter combination. The simplest interpretation of the opening move is that an opponent, standing to your left, attacks you with a right [[Pursuit punch|pursuit punch]]. You step off of the line of attack, and then using all of your leg, hip, and arm power to block their punch (Movement 2) before counterattacking with two punches (Movement 3). These punches are typically directed at the [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]]. Attacking the short ribs or [[Kyūsho#Floating_ribs|floating ribs]] is also an option; ideally, the first punch breaks the opponent’s ribs, and the second punch drives the bone shards into their organs. This combination is then repeated against other attackers from other directions, attacking with pursuit punches as well. In the simplest interpretation, the second (Movement 4-5), third (Movement 6-7), and fourth (Movement 8-9) attackers all throw left pursuit punches.
-Working on these movements with a live partner in place of the Grey Man will help cement these applications in your mind. When you feel comfortable with this combination, repeat the same motions against various different attacks, such as grabs. This will help you see the movements of the kata in a new light. ''Learning karate isn’t enough -- you must understand it.'' When playing around with your partner to find new applications to kata movements, you are free to make small tweaks as needed, provided that you remain true to the general spirit and feeling of the kata. If you can’t tell what a kata’s general spirit or feeling is, keep practicing, and you will find it for yourself.
+Working on these movements with a live partner in place of the [[Grey Man]] will help cement these applications in your mind. When you feel comfortable with this combination, repeat the same motions against various different attacks, such as grabs. This will help you see the movements of the kata in a new light. ''Learning karate isn’t enough -- you must understand it.'' When playing around with your partner to find new applications to kata movements, you are free to make small tweaks as needed, provided that you remain true to the general spirit and feeling of the kata. If you can’t tell what a kata’s general spirit or feeling is, then keep practicing, and let it reveal itself.
-Pulling up into a cat stance is important, because besides working your legs, ''everything must come in before it can go out'', otherwise, there is no power behind the motion. By pulling your foot in, you can step out again, and exploit the built-in 7-3 evasion in each step, bolstering your defense. Likewise, by pulling your hands to your hips, can be interpreted as a rear elbow strike to an attacker who is (unsuccessfully) trying to sneak up behind you.
+Pulling up into a [[Cat stance|cat stance]] is important, because besides working your legs, ''everything must come in before it can go out'', otherwise, there is no power behind the motion. By pulling your foot in, you can step out again, and exploit the built-in [[7-3]] evasion in each step, bolstering your defense. Likewise, by pulling your hands to your hips, can be interpreted as a [[Elbow_strikes#Rear_elbow_strike|rear elbow strike]] to an attacker who is (unsuccessfully) trying to sneak up behind you.
-Finally, before turning to the left in movement #11, we look to the right, before stepping to the left. Looking one way before stepping the other way is a hallmark of our style. Your body will not follow your head or eyes, so when you eventually take your step, it will momentarily confuse your opponent, distracting them long enough for you to enter a solid stance and defend yourself. (Granted, this trick will also confuse you at first -- but that’s nothing that training cannot fix.)
+Finally, before turning to the left in Movement 11, we look to the right, before stepping to the left. These "head fakes" are one hallmark of our style. Since your body will not follow your head or eyes, your movement will momentarily confuse your opponent, distracting them long enough for you to enter a solid stance and defend yourself. (Granted, this trick will also confuse you at first -- but that’s nothing that training cannot fix.)