naihanchi - shimabukuro zempo

[@mykaratejournal2120]

the dedication, hard work and focus that went into making these karate-ka is apparent in every single movement... incredible

[@NXG_HQ]

Shimabukuro, Sensei has the most precise technique I have ever seen of a Kara-te Master. Speed precision, and power...he is lacking nothing!

[@RONBONIX]

I had the privilege of working with Sensei Shimabukuro in the past during one of the Okinawa Uchinanchu Karate festivals in the early 90's.....He's a great inspiration for all.

[@kenpohop]

Incredible power and focus.

[@anttialeksanteri]

Very nicely done. Fast hands and it's easy to see the strenght in the strikes.

[@brownqs]

@dtreaver Keep in mind that the audible shout is only a superficial manifestation of the kiai (literally, something like "bringing all energy together, I believe). His focus and sharpness here is demonstrating that he is, in fact, utilizing the kiai, regardless of the lack of shouting. The way I understand it, shouting is (in part) a training tool for developing that focus of mind. People who shout are not necessarily performing kiai, and people practicing kiai do not always make a shout.

[@mykaratejournal2120]

brownqs absolutely well said

[@小沼浩一]

何とも素晴らしい。やはり沖縄のナイファンチは一味違う。動作の一つ々々に重みと鋭さを感じる。溜め息が出る。

[@aiko4321]

Thank you very much for uploading this video

[@norbertW64]

Phantastic Thaks a lot. This is very motivating

[@gojuseminar5176]

verbal Kiai is not important for advanced sensei. He did not "forget"

[@TheTriviatrix]

hi kurt! oh i see! thanks for the wonderful insights my brother, i wish i could learn also the seibukan style.. God bless!

[@kurthuber4692]

Yes, Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan and Yodan. Pinan Godan is not typically taught even though it is a traditional kata. In Seibukan there are usually 15 baseline kata. It is very often typical for Nidan, Sandan, Yondan, Renshi, Kyoshi, and Hanshi to develop their own kata as well and teaching them in their Dojo or just retaining them for their own individual training.

[@drewochsner6027]

Actually, the Pinan katas are taught in the Seibukan system, but they are not original Seibukan katas. Seisan, Wansu, Ananku, Passai, Gojushiho, Wanchin, Chinto, and Kusanku are the original empty hand katas of Seibukan, and Tokumine No Kun (bo kata) is the only original weapons kata. Chozo Nakama was a close friend of the Shimabukuro family. Zenpo trained with Nakama at the request of his father. He taught Zenpo the Pinan 1-5, (Itosu no) Jion, Naihanchi 1-3, and then Zenpo added the katas.

[@gojumaster]

Great whip in his strikes!

[@josecarlos1955]

very crisp kata!

[@johndejac73]

very good power.

[@shotokankjs]

holy :O ..............that is a lot of kime :)

[@TheTriviatrix]

is there pinan kata in seibukan system? great kata from a great master respect!

[@luisbarros]

yes

[@joeykarateka]

@brasshandmartialarts I have seen this Sensei do "kiais" in other katas, it has nothing to do with the performer non needing to kiai because he does in other katas. I also learned this particular kata from a student of Fusei Kise and also a from student of Shian Toma without "kiais" as well. I'm curious, after over 30 years of study I have never heard a "kiai" being referred to as a "killing blow" specifically, and am wondering what is your source regarding this definition? Thanks.

[@alwaystraining54]

Kia is only an audible form of breath. As long as the breath is forceful the sound is optional. Just my opinion

[@alwaystraining54]

Kiai

[@jesuskopp]

nice!!!

[@GreatScottAshley]

What happened to the kiai's?