Okinawan Kyusho (急所) and Kiko (気功) (All in One)

[MrGetsumeinomichi]

Thanks for opening my eyes..you have done many karateka a great service

[MrGetsumeinomichi]

Do you know any bunkai for age uke? And soto uke? This video has really improved my karate and understanding.

[thecontemplative2]

@MrGetsumeinomichi

The video was meant to cover the kihon techniques of seito kata. Age uke is quite rare in seito kata and therefore isn't really kihon.

I have a video of Age uke bunkai in my uploads.

Soto uke isn't in any of the seito kata (that I know of) from the suidi traditions. it seems to be a modern invention. That said, it shouldn't be hard to apply the principles illustrated in this video to that motion and come up with something useable.

[MrGetsumeinomichi]

Thank you.. This video blew my mind.. Finally i am beginning to see what karate was supposed to be.. And how it has changed.. It needs to go back to its roots if it is to survive. Thanks again from a shotokan karateka

[thecontemplative2]

@MrGetsumeinomichi

Thank you for the kind word, it means a lot to me to know that these are useful to people.

[dean5w]

turn as you block removes you off the fighting line you are not just relying on the block. If you striking i would block and counter straight away by moving and blocking and countering.

[thecontemplative2]

@dean5w

Everything you said is true.

The booklet that originally accompanied this video explains that it is an introductory tape and that an attempt was made to keep the material as simple as possible. For that reason ashi-sabaki/tai-sabaki (footwork and body-movement) was not addressed.

I think the footwork on my Naihanchi video might be more what you had in mind, but even that video was aimed at beginners so it really only touches on the full potential of the techniques.

[Falconbridge9]

Yes indeed, good job .. its a sort of relief to know there is still true knowledge/essence of the Art(s) out there and also real masters which are able and willing to transfer it to new generations. The amount of fake, hybrid and supraficial "teachings" today is enormous and to see that there is still hope keeps us motivated to continue spreading real knowledge knowing we're not alone.

[dustinquinata11]

I could take him

[kenseisato1989]

the way you explain with the knowledge of anotomy is amazing! i am blown off my feet. i hope someday i will be able to use these technique.

[thecontemplative2]

@kenseisato1989

Thank you for the kind words. These videos are pretty old and it is wonderful to know people are still finding them useful

[kenseisato1989]

@thecontemplative2

yes it is wonderful. thank you for sharing your knowledge for free when you had to pay with so many sacrafices.

[swaapo]

@kenseisato1989 use them on your boss,

[Liquidcadmus]

Thank you for creating and posting this video. It's a great source of reference. the only problem is the sound is not good, its really hard to hear you..

but again, thanks! I will check out your blog. Osu!

[thecontemplative2]

@Liquidcadmus

I will try get some editing software that can improve the audio and upload it again.

Eventually I will probably re-shoot it (with largely similar material but perhaps a bit shorter and with less emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine)

Not much on the blog yet. But I'll be adding to it.

[Liquidcadmus]

@thecontemplative2 I did check your blog , you didnt post much so far, but it is still interesting. I like the information you posted. you have a very interesting and varied background in martial arts. if you have knowledge on the health applications of pressure points that would be really wonderful to see in a video, I have been searching for information on that aspect of pressure points but its hard to find anything easily.

[thecontemplative2]

@Liquidcadmus

I will give some thought to your suggestion. Certainly these points can be used in health applications, and much knowledge of this sort gets passed on (but often somewhat incidentally) in Okinawan arts. The health aspects seem to have been shared in a more integral way in the past, but much information is still outs there. If I can come up with a good format for such a video I will upload something on the topic. I'll send you an email if I do.

[thecontemplative2]

@Liquidcadmus

For what its worth, the information available in books on Acupressure is (more often than not) basically the same. For instance the use of LI-4 for headaches and toothaches as a single example. So any decent book on acupressure may have a lot of information of the sort you're looking for. Just a thought.

[oleshotokan]

An interesting blend of Shotokan and something else that I can not define. Your Shotokan part is interesting, the rest (where you are being hit yourself and hit your students) I can not relate to and find useless and not at all in the spirit of Shotokan karate. One gai ita shimasu !

[thecontemplative2]

@oleshotokan

Well, I am glad that you seem to have found at least part of this video worthwhile.

Some of the dissonance is probably due to the fact that it isn't Shotokan. It is (Suidi derived) Okinawan karate. You might feel that the ability to absorb full power blows to vital areas (without any pain or damage) is useless to you. However, I think most martial artists will appreciate how such a skill could prove to be useful in a real life confrontation.

[BelloBudo007]

Thanks for doing this video. As a long time Shotokan karateka I have to tell you that typically we fail to even look at 1/2 decent bunkai let alone pressure points. This of course means that we often have good looking stylish basics and sharp 'free sparring against' other karate players but little else. In other words shallow. Shotokan is crying out for the Masters to introduce pressure points but for some reason they fail to.

[Esequias7]

Gracia amigo por es aporte de corazón te agradezco vale la pena

[Susanoo58]

Cool ... this is a Great Video! Osu!

[wonnthree]

I'm a combat hapkido/street fighter for 27 years and I'm impressed by this mans skill and knowledge..thank you brother..I have downloaded your video for my little boy for use when he gets older..for private use only of coarse...thank you again

[StayGold42]

I'm a Goju-Ryu nidan and i vividly remember being instructed in the Kyusho-jutsu of Kihon techniques by a Shuri-te instructor friend of mine. It totally gives you a new perspective on how advanced bunkiai can be derived from basic technique. Good job!

[StayGold42]

the volume is kind of weak.. maybe wear a lapel mic or invest in little boom mic? Interesting video tho

[flowewritharoma]

handsome video.

[MrWintersho]

Although this is quite a long video, it is worth to see every second. Very instructive and inspiring. Thank you, please take my respect Osu Frank

[ekkenaab]

Where did you learned all of this? In Okinawa?

[thecontemplative2]

@ekkenaab I added a link t my blog which has information on my background as well as a link to a book with good information on kiko. Both links are in the video description.