Meaning of the name 54 steps Moves: 75

Gojushiho (Useishi)

Classification Shorei-Ryu

Style Shito Ryu

Level Advanced

Gojushiho is considered the most advanced kata of the Itosu school of Shuri-te. It was also known in the school of Sokon Matsumura, the teacher of Yasutsune Itosu, and is interpreted in some Shorin-Ryu schools as the kata of the drunken master. According to Shito-Ryu masters of the Mabuni school, it originally comes from the Aragaki school, from which the Niseishi, Sochin, and Unshu also originate. Gojushiho (Aragaki Useishi) is a high-level kata. However, learning how to apply some of its techniques is far more difficult than learning the kata itself. Some techniques require very precise timing and are only optimally successful if you anticipate the opponent's attack. However, the techniques do not require special hardening of the fingers and hands, such as the kata Unshu. Gojushiho contains numerous self-defense techniques, such as an escape technique against a rear grab. It also practices very difficult- to-use locking techniques against punches. To be able to apply some of these techniques in real life, however, one must be able to anticipate the nature of the opponent's attack at its inception. The fighting principle is characterized by confusing, sudden actions and evasive movements through body twists and simultaneous counterattacks. Due to these kata elements, Gojushiho is considered the most advanced kata of the Itosu school. However, the purely physical demands of the kata are not as high as those of Unshu.

Meaning of the name 24 steps Moves: 44

Niseishi

Classification Shorei-Ryu

Style Shito Ryu

Level Medium

The Niseishi kata is fast and fluid, but its inner dynamics are difficult to learn. The transition from Neko Ashi Dachi to Zenkutsu Dachi, in particular, requires special use of the ankles. The techniques are executed in a way that tolerates no resistance. Similar to water forging its way through, the entire body weight is incorporated into the movement. However, it is very difficult to bring this to life in the kata. It takes a long time to learn and understand the barely visible subtleties of the movements. Niseishi bears a certain resemblance to Kururunfa. However, it is unknown whether Kururunfa also originated in the Aragaki school or was trained there. There is no direct relationship between Niseishi and Unshu. Only the technique at the end of the kata with Mawashi Uke and Teisho is identical to the end of the Unshu kata. Niseishi is practiced in many schools and is performed differently there. Ryuei Ryu, also based in Naha, also uses it. However, Niseishi, practiced in Chito-Ryu by Master Chitose, is a completely different kata.

Meaning of the name Calm power Moves: 40

Sochin

Classification Shorei-Ryu

Style Shito Ryu

Level Medium

Sochin is a very powerful Kata, but also one that incorporates calmness and dignity. Like Unshu in Neko Ashi Dachi, it begins with Morote Yoko Uke, but here with a closed fist. The subsequent punch is to be executed with extreme power and explosiveness, only to immediately return to calm and composure. This technique, at the beginning of the Kata, is similar, except for the different stance, to the techniques at the beginning of the Kata Sanchin, Seisan, Sanseiru, Shisochin, and Suparimpei. Sochin is a Kata whose alternation of calmness and power is striking and must be emphasized during the execution of the Kata. It contains techniques that promote both the development and flexibility of the core muscles, but this requires the will to do it correctly. The Shotei Uke technique in Zenkutsu Dachi while stepping back was adopted by Kenwa Mabuni in the development of the Kata Aoyagi. The style of execution of the Kata, with its alternation between calm and powerful explosiveness, is reminiscent of the Ryuei-Ryu Kata Paiku and Heiku. Due to these characteristics, Sochin could be classified as belonging to the Tiger style. The Shotokan version of Sochin is a completely different Kata, developed by Yoshitaka Funakoshi.

Bedeutung des Namens Clouds storm Bewegungen: 70

Unshu

Klassifizierung Shorei-Ryu

Stilrichtungen Shito Ryu

Unshu (Unsu in Shotokan) is an incredibly versatile Kata, with predominantly demanding techniques, such as the Ippon techniques, which, however, cannot be applied without special training of the hands and fingers. The technique of Ushiro Geri (Mawashi Geri in Shotokan), performed while kneeling, is a typical technique of the Tiger School. Several other techniques can also be seen in a similar form in the Kata Kushanku, Matsumura Bassai, and Sochin. The quadruple repetition of a technique (Gyaku zuki in four directions), however, only exists in the heavily modified Shotokan version. Unshu is an immensely fast and very dynamic Kata. It contains diverse footwork with many turns from 90 to 360 degrees, as well as forms of Tai Sabaki, Yori Ashi, and Suri Ashi. The important interplay between footwork and arm techniques places high demands on coordination skills. The nature of the Kata is like a storm, with the wind blowing from one direction to the other with varying force. The frequent changes of direction are confusing and unexpected. In fact, in no other Kata are the fighting directions changed as frequently and as quickly as in Unshu. Although it originates from the Aragaki school, it bears at best a rudimentary resemblance to the Unshu of the Aragaki school. Who developed Unshu into its current form in Shito Ryu is unknown.

Einstufung Advanced