Andre Bertel - Asai-ryuha kata: 'Kaminari-arashi'

Kaminari-arashi means thunderous storm, which was my late teacher, Asai Tetsuhiko's nickname. However the technical meaning of the name comes from its emphasis on sharp tewaza weapons, primarily ippon-ken, nakadaka ippon-ken, and the various forms of nukite, including kumade. Also from unpredictability, like thunder. The transformation of this kata or 'sho' (minor) version is known as Raiko. Assisting me in the bunkai/oyo-jutsu sections of these clips is Tony Petronelli Sensei (3rd Dan) of Canterbury, New Zealand. If you are interested in Shotokan, and in particular, Asai style karate, please check out my blog: http://andrebertel.blogspot.com Best wishes and happy training to everyone! Please enjoy! OSU, Andre.

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[NickMonahov]

Thanks your answer Andre. Do you know kata Kyakusen Sandan?

[andrebertel]

Yes, shodan to nanadan. However, Asai Sensei amalgamated them into Ransetsu (More commonly known as Rantai) and renamed Kyakusen shodan as 'Ashi barai no kata` or simply 'Kyakusen'.

All the best, Andre

[NickMonahov]

Hi Andre. Ask, when Asai has shown it ката, and what he spoke about it? I was at several Asai seminars and never heard about this form. Is there a video where Asai shows it ката? Thanks

[andrebertel]

Hi Nick,

I learned a lot of kata from Asai Sensei, but even so, there are many which I was never taught and definitely many I haven't heard of.

All the best, Andre

[andrebertel]

Thanks SKIFTIGER, it is great that you train with Goran Shihan, everyone seeking true Shotokan karatedo in Auckland is very fortunate to have him there! If people were serious, there would be only one Shotokan dojo in Auckland.

If you ever make it down to Christchurch, and it's OK with Shihan, please come to training.

Osu, Andre

[babettye]

Very nice. Any chance of tricking you into making the clip of Seiryu available again, though? You really inspired me to practice when i saw it.

All the best from Iceland.

[andrebertel]

Sure thing, I videoed it today after training, however, the practice was held at an old Jinja (Shinto Shrine). It was so slippery that my rear foot in zenkutsu-dachi pivoted rearward to nearly 90 degrees to creaty stability for my waza. I'll film again later at the dojo for you, next time I have access to a camera. All the best from Japan, Andre.

[marciliomeira]

Hello Andre, Oss!

I'm brown belt karate student here in Brazil, and the karate have always been present in my life. I have been very impressed by the Kaminari-arashi kata, which you have posted on youtube.

However, the kata, I think, is not complete, and I'm very interest in to learn that kata. I have also read in your blog that you have created a DVD with many other videos. That DVD is avaliable in someway?

Thank you very much!

[SKIFTIGER]

Osu Andre Sensei,Fantastic and pleasure to watch you.Gorin Shihan speaks very highly of your Karatedo,So does bredan who trains with you occassionally.Osu from SKIF

[MeanEyedCats]

Wow, this is beautiful! Any place I might find a diagram of the embusen for this kata??

[DasSchlagzeuger]

wow andre, thats just amazing. It´s fast and looks really good. Nice Kata.

Just found it through your also nice blog.

Thanks for all your work on the blog and on youtube