by admin | Sep 27, 2019 | Bubishi, Styles, Training
渡り受 (Wandering and Receiving) The opening actions of the Uechi Ryu/Pangainon Sanseiru Performed by Uechi Karate Ledgend Tsutomu Nakahodo Watari Uke has many possible meanings (like the one above), as the language changes with need, emotion and other variables. But...
by admin | Sep 20, 2019 | Information, Training
They were not in the Bubishi Yes there were Kyusho (Vital Targets) in the Bubishi, but they were not acupuncture Points as most believe, those were added by modern authors. They were also not used by any old school Kyusho (or Dim Mak, Dian Hsueh)...
by admin | Sep 13, 2019 | Beginner, Training
Advancing in Skill The question often comes up, "how do I gain certification in Kyusho"? The answer is divided in two possible processes, one with simple skill level accomplishment and another in Black Belt certification. The Black Belt certification...
by admin | Sep 6, 2019 | Bubishi, Styles
砕破 Saifa translates as "Smash and Tear" (grabbing and tearing of tissue in close-quartered combat), of Chinese origin and brought from Fuzhou China to Okinawa by Kanryo Higaonna. It is representative of Monkey Style in its actions and methods as it contains...