Hangetsu by Osaka Sensei 8th Dan,more about karate at www.keishinkandojo.org

http://www.keishinkandojo.org Hangensu Hangetsu (半月) (Half Moon") Sesan, Seishan, Jusanor is an advanced kata practiced in Shotokan karate. It originates from the Naha-te school. The first part is executed slowly with strong breathing, stressing the development of the hara. This sequence shares a strong similarity with sanchin. The second part of the kata is more dynamic in its execution, with an explosion of punches as well as graceful mae geri (front kicks). Due to the shared principles of expansion and contraction, Gichin Funakoshi changed the name of Seisan to Japanese name hangetsu .Mastery of this kata rests on mastery of hangetsu-dachi (half-moon stance)

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[arca1903]

Very good! Thanks for posting this video

[jaguarjuan]

que linea de shoto kan es hachi kidachi shotokan

[Havers666]

wow that was wicked

[osensei2987]

Likewise, If I successfully landed an eye gouge or even a really nice punch or any striking technique that momentarily stunned my opponent. That would be the time to enter and finish them off with (let's say) a joint lock, a throw or something. There are any number of techniques that can be used. However, if I tried to use those same techniques before my opponent's "bell was rung", it would be doubtful that any of them would be successful. Because my opponent would still be actively defending.

[osensei2987]

Most all of the techniques work! If not, then I doubt anyone would waste time teaching them. Unfortunately, people don't use common sense. For example it is not uncommon for an Aikido practitioner to grab an opponents punch and apply a wrist lock. Trying to do that in a real fight will get your teeth knocked out. However, if one were to use other techniques that will first immobilize the opponent then a wrist lock could be safely applied! You have to know "WHEN"! But that's not being taught!

[osensei2987]

Pointless fighting that doesn't work in real old age!

Every fighter will retire. Once you hit about 38 it's pretty much over! Fighting movements will become slow and arthritic someday. Kata however can still be practiced and remains an important tool for maintaining agile movement, quickness and freedom from pain well into old age. Plus it will make you strong as an ox!

Martial arts are ancient ways. We live in the 21st century. So if fighting is what you want then take up boxing and STFU!

[GoldDragoon07]

Pointless movements that don't work in a real fight.

[mrgsudo]

I used to have classes with him in the JKA hombun dojo in Tokyo back in 96... He have a great personality and he is a very dedicated teacher and amazing fighter. If you have an opportunity to have a class with him, don't miss it.

[dchokee]

this sensei's AMAZING in real life. he'll honestly move with greater speed and kime than the 20- and 30-year-olds. OSS!

[coolkmb3]

You know, Osaka sensei, Mikami sensei and Taniyama sensei are all teaching a camp in New Orleans this May. Search "JKA American Federation National Camp" to see the video invite.