#4 Okinawan karate Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu kata based techniques

Made by Norton Dojo,Sheffield,England
First in what is hoped to be a series of videos on self defence IOGKF Traditional Goju Ryu kata-based techniques,primarily for kyu grades but may interest other viewers.
As a video still a bit rough round the edges, but we're learning. www.nortondojo.co.uk

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[TheRockwarable]

I am looking to take up a martial art and (being a mma fan) would never consider Karate, you're video has changed my mind, I will be checking out my local dojo.

thanks

[fumikomgeri]

@TheRockwarable

You're most welcome. Good luck and thankyou. :-) 

[waterboy438]

Our Sensei let us try Gekisai Dai Ichi the other week because it was Christmas, it was tough. Favourite part was front kick into rising elbow, backfist and finishing off with a punch but we didn't do the knife hand.

Can you tell me if you adopt any of that old okinawa conditioning training, if not have you have thought about it.

Good work chaps, don't listen to the narrow minded people who have obviously watched the Rocky box set recently.!!

[fumikomgeri]

@waterboy438

Thanks waterboy438. I can't see where there's a knife hand in Gekisai dai Ichi. There are no open hand techniques until the next kata ,Gekisai dai Ni. If you search through some of our other videos you may see some conditioning.

[101wrenth]

I Train in Goju Ryu myself and I am astounded at how much intellectual masturbating is on this comments page! So many people trying to assert their own ego's, trying to appear wise and hard-ass. As martial artists we are meant to master ourselves. I thought the video was great. Sure, technique isn't perfect at times but who's is? I am also impressed by Fumikomgeri's humble and assertive responses to inflammatory comments left on this page.

Much respect to you.

Osu!

[fumikomgeri]

@101wrenth

Thanks very much.Sorry about taking a long time in answering. just got back from Holidays,computers been playing up plus still probs with MovieMaker. Many people are completely missing the point ref our vids.They're there for people to use,modify or discard.We aren't trying to show how fast,strong,tough,technical or macho we are,there are more than enough doing that already. Ah,well keep calm and carry on.

Thanks again, Cheers

[zBloodD3monz]

You don't need a pretty and decorated dojo. People used to train in their teacher's house or in the fields. All you need is space so you can move around and a good teacher.

[tzhal]

Goju ryu eh muito mais antigo que esse negocio de mma... e altamente mais efetivo em combate!!!

[peregrinatus]

@fumikomgeri I'm sure he's talking about the sweeping arm just after the gyaku-tzuki

[TheKman581]

@zBloodD3monz Exactly! My father is my sensei (hes a 5th dan in traditional goju ryu) and so we transformed our garage into our dojo.

And I just realized Im am replying to a post made one year ago but it doesent matter

[saibaryo]

Geksai's basic is not there. High block is too high, Sanchin stand is not there, lower stand is also not there... Side blocks are too "over".

[luis151455]

nice :D



[wemolaski]

the 2 combos after 2:18 are my favorite because i have a big body and i know i can perform them with a lot of kimi

[IEKUKATAKA]

To all that criticize the bunkai: Kata bunkai are NOT absolute, meaning there is but ONE application. The originators developed a kata based on an experience or a vision. From there, they applied techniques as they were applicable yet keeping the original as a base. That means kata become conceptual, any tactically logical event can occur that meets combative reality. Reality to combat is a key for growth.

[101wrenth]

@tricirlin I never said anyone's tech sucked. I said at times it isn't perfect. My technique isn't perfect. I don't know anyone who's technique is perfect, except maybe the masters and even the masters are constantly trying to improve their karate. My point was no-one's technique is perfect. I don't think that makes me a hypocrite, but you're entitled to your opinion.

[tricirlin]

@101wrenth all that and then say the mans tech. sucks.Just because you put it politely doesnt make it not a pissing contest .hipocrit