Very nice performance. I use to practice Okinawa Kenpo formally but I stopped because of too many things to do as I got older. I got to 1st degree black belt and even though I don't train formally anymore I still train myself in what I learned always trying to perfect my techniques. Again awesome performance.
I'm not sure what you mean by the correct stances. In reviewing the video again, I can see where a couple of times my stances were less than perfect, but I don't think they are incorrect. Also, could you clarify leg swings? Thank you for your comment.
Sorry, I accidentally removed your other question. This is a guy who has been studying Okinawa kenpo since the mid 80-s when living in Yomitan, Okinawa. I have been fortunate enough to study under Odo Sensei, Gonzales Sense, Spain Sensei, Chambers Sensei, Cannarsa Sensei, and had some pretty great discussions with Branchaud Sensei and others. I am currently living in Hawaii.
I think it is important to deviate your speed. I am a firm believer in kata and that it must be lived, rather than performed. Sometimes my opponents respond quickly, other times they respond slowly. I very much appreciate the comment!
sloppy smh
badkidd77 1 year ago
@badkidd77 I guess I missed the kata you posted. Thanks for the comment!
EGRSBaker 1 year ago
Very nice performance. I use to practice Okinawa Kenpo formally but I stopped because of too many things to do as I got older. I got to 1st degree black belt and even though I don't train formally anymore I still train myself in what I learned always trying to perfect my techniques. Again awesome performance.
yahooman64 1 year ago
@yahooman64 Very nice of you to leave that comment. Thank you, but it is far from awesome - we just keep working...
EGRSBaker 1 year ago
all your katas are the same syle i learned... lot of power... reminds me a lot of sensei coffin whom i hold in the highest regard...
subliminalhero 2 years ago
im 15 and my instructor who does tang soo doo taught me this form and i though it looked very good the way you did it. very practical. good job(:
YMSFury12xo 2 years ago
I'm not sure what you mean by the correct stances. In reviewing the video again, I can see where a couple of times my stances were less than perfect, but I don't think they are incorrect. Also, could you clarify leg swings? Thank you for your comment.
EGRSBaker 3 years ago
just wondering, is this gonzales doing this kata?
One1Spot 3 years ago
No, this is not Gonzales Sensei. Some day I hope to be as talented as he.
EGRSBaker 3 years ago
Sorry, I accidentally removed your other question. This is a guy who has been studying Okinawa kenpo since the mid 80-s when living in Yomitan, Okinawa. I have been fortunate enough to study under Odo Sensei, Gonzales Sense, Spain Sensei, Chambers Sensei, Cannarsa Sensei, and had some pretty great discussions with Branchaud Sensei and others. I am currently living in Hawaii.
EGRSBaker 3 years ago
Absolutely! I think it would be silly not to work on it. Thank you for the comment.
EGRSBaker 3 years ago
im sorry its not that bad i looked again at the kicks and stances, they are good its firm but too fast...
sorry
One1Spot 3 years ago
I think it is important to deviate your speed. I am a firm believer in kata and that it must be lived, rather than performed. Sometimes my opponents respond quickly, other times they respond slowly. I very much appreciate the comment!
EGRSBaker 3 years ago
you have a good reasonable answer
One1Spot 3 years ago
I agree, it is a good reasonable answer to what I thought at first to be too quick a kata. The battle is of course in the mind of the practictioner.
WolfandCougar 2 years ago
not to bad for kusanku a lot simalar to the shorin ryu version which i practice. i'll post a few katas so you can look at them.
crazedfrog676 4 years ago
It is nicely done but definately Kanku-dai, shotokan's version of kusanku-dai.
Pecherin72 4 years ago
Thanks, both you and ryanclose are absolutely right. Correction made. Thank you for keeping me honest!
EGRSBaker 4 years ago
Nicely done :)
With all due respect, though, I believe that's Kusanku Kata.
ryanclose1 4 years ago