Nishime - Kushanku

[OkinawaShorinryu]

I just recently heard from an old friend that Master Soken had a student by the name Nishime, but I still do not know if this is him.

[grumplehorn]

I watched 3 secs of this footage and knew it wasn't Shihon Nishime.

[Koryuhoka]

I just received a message from Nishime Sensei. This is not him, He said this is Hohan Soken.

[OkinawaShorinryu]

@Koryuhoka This is not Master Soken. I will try to find out his name.

[OkinawaShorinryu]

@OkinawaShorinryu - well, everyone I know to ask doesn't know, all the others have passed on. Maybe Hanshi Kise knows.

[MaryBethNishime]

@OkinawaShorinryu why don't you believe Nishime Sensei knows who it is?

[OkinawaShorinryu]

@MaryBethNishime Read Koryuhoka comment below. 

[MaryBethNishime]

@OkinawaShorinryu why don't you believe Nishime Sensei knows who it is?

[MaryBethNishime]

@OkinawaShorinryu what makes you think it's not Soken?

[OkinawaShorinryu]

@MaryBethNishime I knew Master Soken is why :)

[OkinawaShorinryu]

@MaryBethNishime I knew Master Soken

[OkinawaShorinryu]

@MaryBethNishime because I knew and studied under Master Soken and Kise.

[MaryBethNishime]

@OkinawaShorinryu sorry. He just told me he thought it was a different video we were talking about. He said it's "some guy in Okinawa". Mystery solved. lol

[Koryuhoka]

@OkinawaShorinryu

Could this be Melchor Tecson? I would not know so I'm just suggesting names. Whoever he is, his kata is great.

[OkinawaShorinryu]

@Koryuhoka He moves a little different than Melchor, but from that time period I don't know. I sent a message to GM Kise's through his web page asking if anyone there knew, but whoever handles his web site does not ever reply, meybe they can't read English.

[tatali0n]

The timing and flow was facinating. Nothing like what i think I have to do for my grading this coming weekend, but an education to watch regardless.

[jesusardo]

La kata me parece practicamente igual que la de O Sensei Soken, la realizacion me parece buenisima. Ya habia escuchado hablar muy bien sobre este maestro y ahora que lo he visto no tengo mas que confirmar que es buenisimo y que esto es Shorin ryu Matsumura Seito...

[mrcrowley917]

Why do people tough talk on the net its so incredibly lame. Welcome to the four walls of plastic courage.

[OkinawaShorinryu]

Excellent

Do you know who he studied under? He performs this much like Grandmaster Soken taught. This clip is also in the video 'Hohan Soken - The Life of a Grandmaster'. My favorite kata too.

[kesslerdrummer93]

i met sensei nishime in person and i took a few seminars with him! he also promoted me to a junior black belt in weapons! its truly an amazing experience!!! now hes 60 something and he moves 100x faster than i do! he has a dojo in ohio somewhere if you can find it

[DoctorKrunknstein]

What I should have said was this version of Kusanku is very close to the Matsumura Orthodox version. His speed points to a Matsumura or Matsubayshi stylist. He may be Matsubayshi, but this is the best example of old style Kusanku I've seen on the web. You should be happy I'm giving the dude props, tough guy. What's up with the derogatory remark? You think you know me? Check yourself... You know the rest.

[Ebureto]

Nevermind about Mssr. Krunknstein... he's an under-informed, opinionated ass. I'm more interested in how anyone on this list is associated with Nishime-sensei?

[macthesword]

That is Kiyoshi Nishime...now known as Shihan Nishime. I am a Nidan under him. He is an AMAZING Karateka!, cheers,

Chris Dunnett

[DoctorKrunknstein]

The best performance of Kusanku I've seen on the net. He is a Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu Karate Jutsu stylist. This is a look back at the old style way of performing kata. Exactly the way my sensei taught kata. Not too much hip yet not leg or shoulder locked. Execution is smooth, crisp, quick and forceful.

[aiko4321]

Nice performance.. What shorin ryu school is he from?

[DoctorKrunknstein]

Applications become apparent when you train in this way. He didn't need to add any flips or flying kicks, yet you could tell he had athleticism, coordination, great balance and could probably kick your ass if need be. A very good combination of biomechanics, physics and reflexive action. Very relaxed power. The gendai karate guys need to take note. This is real karate. Superb!!!

[aiko4321]

Dr, Krunknstein,

Why u comment in tht way? Wht s genai karate guys????? I'm a Shorin Ryu Karateka and I told this is superb performance too :(

[derrickspears]

can u smile for the camera so we can see u

[Ganjaflash420]

nice vid :-)

[sword66]

Yay, its shihan!

[kempobrad]

what is nishime sensei's full name?

[sword66]

If its who i think it is, his name is kiyoshi nishime

[karatelife67]

Did you ever get the answer if it is Kiyoshi?

How do you know him?

[TheOneNo20]

That's the best demo of Kushanku I've ever seen.