Jion temple sound is a representative kata in the shotokan system because of the importance of the perfection of the basic stances it contains, notably zenkutsu dachi front stance and kiba dachi horse stance. Jion international karate dojo ashburton, ashburton, new zealand. Jiin love and shadow jiin is another term in buddhism. The kata has many techniques that exercise hip rotation and shifting directions. Like all the best karate kata series, these kata are shown in specific detail with every move explained.
Mar 19, 2015 this video shows a selection of bunkai for the first third of jion kata. Translated it means lovegoodness a word used in buddhist teaching. Buy a cheap copy of karate kata heian 5 book by masatoshi nakayama. The kata analysisapplications featured in jitsugi karate do, for the most part, is not much more practical than what is featured in the best karate series of books. Jion is one of a family of three kata including jutte and jiin that share similar yoi positions, embusen, and techniques.
This three part series examines the roots of shotokan karate through gichin funakoshis 15 original kata. Kata semi final jka world karate championship 2017 see all. Jiin, jion, and jitte form a group of kata used in shotokan and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which apparently has roots in ancient chinese boxing. On most of the best karate kata series with the late master masatoshi nakayama, who was the chief instructor of the japan karate association for many years, he shows the movements of three kata. Not too much is know about this kata s history and it seems it is not taught a lot in the shotokan style. Scrolling down to see if i might be interested in purchasing the kindle edition, i read a section discussing the reason for the frequent use of backstances kokutsushitsu dachi bent rearknee stance. Although the kata s creator is unknown, credit is usually given to sokon matsumura, who is presumed to. A kata consists of a predefined sequence of karate defences and attacks about 20 to 60 in number, against a number of imaginary opponents. It is a japanese word describing detailed choreographed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs. The actual translation of jion means love and goodness. Sensei gimberline is available teach a seminar at your dojo. Burgers asked memeselfdefence if there is any other use for gedan barai other than than to block an opposing strike. May 11, 2014 this pin was discovered by jay neujean. Point commentary by jkf national team coach masao kagawa.
The three kata in this volume are on the japan karate association recommended list and are notable for the sticklike use of the armsjitte, the circular movements of hands and feet coordinated with breathinghangetsu, and easy, agile movements, combined into continuous techniquesempi. It has been suggested that nakayaam was studying this kata and preparing to add a book to his best karate series, along with wankan, that would include jiin but he passed away prior to completing his research. Nov 18, 2015 this pin was discovered by keagan tipton. His other books also break new ground and continue to develop the art of karate. Jion provides an advanced platform to solidify basic karate principles. List of katas in traditional japanese shotokan karate.
Jion mercy is a representative kata in the shotokan system because of the importance of the perfection of the basic stances it contains, notably zenkutsu dachi front stance and kiba dachi horse stance. Kata are used in many traditional japanese arts but are most commonly known for their presence in the martial arts. Jiin, jion, and jitte form a group of kata used in shotokan karate and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which apparently has roots in ancient chinese boxing. The second one occurs on the very last movement of the kata, chudanyokozuki middle level side punch. The three advanced kata in this book are a challenge to the performers level of maturity. Out of the 26 shotokan katas, 21 katas are considered advanced katas and can be performed by practitioners at world karate federation sanctioned events, according to the wkf competition rules book. This is rather close to chomo hanashiros picture, but more engaged rearwards, and with a. Ltd an imprint of random century ltd 20 vauxhall bridge road, london sw1v 2sa random century australia ptv ltd 20 alfred street. Karate female team kata bronze medal serbia vs italy wkf world championships belgrade 2010 12 duration. Similarly, sugiyamas books reflect his unique approach to karate. In fact, sakagami the karate historian states that although itosu modified many kata to fit his physical education tradition, he seems to have left the tomari kata of jitte, jion and jiin pretty much alone, thus hinting that itosu did indeed teach versions of these kata sakagami, 1978. The kata enpi is usually studied at the brown belt level and has a couple of variations depending on the particular shotokan school.
Jiin, often seen spelt as giin is seen as a slightly more complex kata that appears to have ties to jion and jutte. Five common mistakes that new karate instructors make jion commentary. His unique insights into kata application are a fun and valuable experience for all levels. The kata consists of kicks, punches, sweeps, strikes, blocks, and throws. The name jion suggests that it was introduced by someone connected with the jion ji temple which was named after the buddhist saint. This kata has since developed from tomari and is practised in the shotokan and wadoryu styles. Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate moves organized into a prearranged fight against imaginary opponents. Just relearned empi after over a decade with this book. Also practiced in some shitoryu organizations, emphasis is also placed on kokutsu dachi, or back stance. The martial art of karate can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or ge. Sensei masao kagawa jks explains different points in the. Several shotokan groups have introduced other shotokan kata and kata from other styles, into their training, but when the jka japan karate association was formed by nakayama sensei, he put forward these 26 kata not including takyoku shodan or kihon kata, as the training kata for the jka karateka.
This video shows the skif version of the kata with a stepby. Jul 30, 2007 the shotokan karate bible is a comprehensive illustrated guide suitable for all students of shotokan karate, from beginners to those shotokan is the worlds most widely practiced style of karate. Kata kion, heian shodan, heian nidan, heian sandan, heian yondan, heian godan, tekki shodan, bassaidai, kankudai, empi, jion, hangetsu, bassaisho. Budo karateka 2016, kata jion, details and commentary. Their origin is thought to be from the tomarite school, however hirokazu kanazawa speculates that the jion kata. This kata has many basic moves and some interesting points. Jion international karate dojo ashburton home facebook.
In this volume he teaches gankaku and jion, which are somewhat longer with more steps involved than most of the other shotokan kata with the exception of goju shio sho and goju shio dai katas. To return to a ready position after the last movement of the kata leave your left foot in place and withdraw your right foot so. The first article discussed the controversy over funakoshis classification of okinawan karate s shorin and shorei traditions by body type, as. The hidden answers to the secrets of shotokan karate. Jion is a truly representative kata of the shotokan style. Body movement in various kata includes stepping, twisting, turning, dropping to the ground, and jumping. Mondays ashburton intermediate school tuesdays tinwald memorial hall. Also practiced in some shito ryu organizations, emphasis is also placed on kokutsu dachi, the kata is noticeably shorter than its continue reading jion shotokan ryu.
Mastery of the heian kata will improve its performance. Jion is a kata that requires power and good conditioning. Hanashiros jion and the evolution of kata iain abernethy. Jiin, ji on, and jitte form a group of kata used in shotokan karate and other karate styles, beginning with the same characteristic kamae of the left hand covering the right, which apparently has roots in ancient chinese boxing. However, they are not the only way to interpret the kata. Read practical applications of the shotokan kata jion and jiin by carsten schmitt available from rakuten kobo. Jun 02, 2011 this video demonstrates and explains the moves of the kata jion. Jion commentary shotokan sensei the online karate dojo. The 3 block techniques teach how to lock and tighten the side of your rib cage and chest. Its of chomo hanashiro 1869 1945 performing the first move of jion from the 1930s book karate do taikan.
November 4, 2017 jion kata, kagawa sensie training. It has similar techniques and performance line as jion. This fantastic book karate kata heian 2, and 3 by nakayama along with others in the series provide specific details along with the application of kata. Jion shuhari institute advancing traditional karate. We had seen some time ago in training videos why some stagnate in karate and especially why they have difficulty retaining a kata so we had a lecture, with my friends fabien monjo from martial passion, the blog of martial arts enthusiasts, entitled how to learn a kata and never forget it or i gave you a method to learn a good kata and fabien taught you how to keep.
Heian sandan commentary youtube shotokan karate kata. Kata is the way of the old karate masters to pass their knowledge about self protection to their students. The shotokan karate bible is a comprehensive illustrated guide suitable for all students of shotokan karate, from beginners to those shotokan is the worlds most widely practiced style of karate. The shotokan kata kyodo, kiai 1, kiai 2 classification. The twenty guiding principles of karate, by gichin funakoshi and genwa nakasone. This video demonstrates and explains the moves of the kata jion. Within the shotokan style of karate there are 26 different katas which are learned throughout your training. Jion victoria shotokan karate and kobudo association. The kata is straightforward with techniques that are seen in the heian and tekki kata all performed in either zenkutsu or kiba dachi. The complete kata, hirokazu kanazawa, the foremost figure in the karate world today and a disciple of gichin funakoshi, the father of modern karate, offers the definitive work on the subject. The meaning of the kata, temple sound, suggests calm movement, good spirit and harmony. Karate bassai dai cross the fortress or the art of outdoing itself karate duration.
It is one of the most traditional kata in shotokan. See more ideas about karate, karate kata and shotokan karate. In that book all 5 of the heian pinan kata are examined in detail from the solo performance of each kata, to the two person bunkai sequences. In the jion kata there are many crisp, flowing movements.
Due to a variety of factors, such as flexibility and strength, different people may find one kata to be harder than another. The first article discussed the controversy over funakoshis classification of okinawan karate s shorin and shorei traditions by body type, as well as his. Karate club karate gi karate kata karate shotokan goju ryu krav maga self defense survival videos learn krav maga training. Every year, thousands of young karate students are taught shotokan in clubs and schools dojos across north america.
The following were included in chois 1965 book, using an odd mix of their original and shotokan names. Each move is presented in detail while giving a verbal explanation of the key points while doing the various moves. Kanazawa explains all the key kata in great detail. From the smooth and flowing movements of gojushiho dai through the transformations in the equally long gojushiho sho to the serene and mellow meikyo kata, both the techniques learned in the basic kata and more sophisticated tactics call on the deepest reserves of balance, coordination. Heian shodan 21, 917 heian nidan 26, 1126 heian sandan 20, 1020 heian yondan 27, 25 heian godan 23, 1219 tekki shodan 29, 1529 basic shitei kata proper sequence of movement. Funakoshi jion appears to be the most differing version of jion kata originating from itosu jion. Bunkai the analysis and understanding of a technique or kata is an integral part of karate. Full text of karate kata and applications volume 3. It originated in the shorin ryu style and shows similarities with jion and jitte. However, i can honestly say, from one on one tuition with asai sensei, that he never trainedtaught such impractical kata applications. This is a summary of some of the practical and effective applications within the kata jion. Jun 17, 2016 traditional wing chun kung fu 1,826,957 views.
Chois 1965 kata karate kata were practiced in early taekwondo demonstrations alongside the earliest chang hon patterns. This is worlds best shotokan kata world longawaited manual for teaching comes out at last. Since there are many jion jitemples in existence, it is uncertain which one the kata refers to. And practice by male team kata member of teikyo university which intoxicated the world in 2012. In this volume he teaches gankaku and jion, which are somewhat longer with more steps involved than most of the other shotokan kata with the exception. The different kata applications shown in this book are possible defense solutions, which will supplement or partially reinforce the existing knowledge of the reader. Habersetzer provides a set of drawings describing the kobayashiryu jion. Practical applications of the shotokan kata jion and jiin.
May 22, 2019 karate basics kata explained kata translates literally as form. The complete book of shindo jinenryu karate jutsu kata, with consent of the son of the founder, and the 2nd head, yasuhiro konishi. Jan 27, 2015 therefore, hanashiro jion and higa jion relate to each other, and miyahira jion, mabuni jion, and funakoshi jion have relation to one another, while all the versions of jion are related to each other, stemming from itosu jion primarily, with other influences as is clear to observe whether between comrades, or from different teachers as with. Jitte ten hands the goal of this kata is to teach a student to fight. As is normally the case, the motions further on in the kata are meant to interlink with those that have come before. The first one occurs on the third jodansotouke upper level forearm block at the top of the embusen line of attack.