tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post2657354935065547722..comments2023-10-22T16:13:55.130+01:00Comments on My journey to black belt: Nanba ArukiSue Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-11936000778270319392010-10-17T09:00:55.547+01:002010-10-17T09:00:55.547+01:00Thanks ninja!Thanks ninja!Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-45816524308375359492010-10-17T06:46:16.651+01:002010-10-17T06:46:16.651+01:00I've never seen this before. Very interesting ...I've never seen this before. Very interesting article, as always.Ninja Traininghttp://www.ninja-training-techniques.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-76585971800141270982010-10-04T16:44:28.995+01:002010-10-04T16:44:28.995+01:00Hi Matt, I understand exactly what you are saying....Hi Matt, I understand exactly what you are saying. I think the softer or more circular styles of karate may recognise these nanba movements more than hard, linear styles but even in linear styles the 'same arm, same leg' movements are still there.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-19591469886099352892010-10-04T01:06:33.855+01:002010-10-04T01:06:33.855+01:00Interesting way of moving. My thoughts were exactl...Interesting way of moving. My thoughts were exactly the same as Mathieu. It looks like Kenpo in many ways-the rapid-fire hand combinations and shuffling footwork. I don't see the hard linear style characteristics of Japan in it. I like it!SenseiMattKleinhttp://karate-kids.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-4365973328074769762010-10-01T17:10:58.347+01:002010-10-01T17:10:58.347+01:00Journeyman, it's funny how when you become awa...Journeyman, it's funny how when you become aware that something exists you see it everywhere! Anything that helps us understand what we are doing better must be a good thing.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-79418249098808323502010-09-30T23:45:08.365+01:002010-09-30T23:45:08.365+01:00Very interesting. I had not heard of this style o...Very interesting. I had not heard of this style of movement, but examining my own training, I see it pops up from time to time, mainly during some attacks. <br /><br />My Sensei often is on us to 'bring everything together', not to let the punch arrive before the step and vice versa. This full tensing or involvement of the body at the point of impact may very well be based on these principles. <br /><br />I'll be examining my training for more signs. Thanks.Journeymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00146093025259375890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-29791209794278013322010-09-30T15:32:41.823+01:002010-09-30T15:32:41.823+01:00Hi Mat, I can see what you are saying about lookin...Hi Mat, I can see what you are saying about looking Chinese but nanba principles are entirely Japanese and were not used in China or Korea. <br /><br />The text that accompanied the video is: "Tamaki Sensei is a Master of Karate, and demonstrates movements which also illustrate the Nanba principles of Don‘t Force, Don’t Twist, and Don’t Disconnect. He also was able to move through a tight group of people without touching anyone, and like a Ninja almost disappearing before our eyes. You can imagine how from the movements here."<br /><br />Visit this website for more information about Nanba: http://www.nanbanote.com/Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-63212009171593910722010-09-30T13:32:28.217+01:002010-09-30T13:32:28.217+01:00hmm..
good post. Center-line body alignment. Geda...hmm..<br /><br />good post. Center-line body alignment. Gedan-barai shows this. Yet, the second video feels very chinese like. It this a kenpo/kempo ma?<br /><br />I've been reconsidering everything I do and how I do it recently. This is interesting.Mathieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06914289317924626891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-31811252698127077602010-09-30T11:13:29.859+01:002010-09-30T11:13:29.859+01:00Hi Marie, that video makes nanaba walking look so ...Hi Marie, that video makes nanaba walking look so graceful but I'm sure it looks clunky and comical when you first learn to do it!Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-41595247527102245192010-09-29T17:33:47.759+01:002010-09-29T17:33:47.759+01:00A thought provoking post as usual Sue. The majorit...A thought provoking post as usual Sue. The majority of strikes and blocks in my style are carried out over the front leg - so I guess that would be a "yes" to the Nanba Aruki style for us. That first video really made me want to try that - I bet its uber difficult even though they make it look easy (that'd be a lot of retraining for us westerners to get that to feel natural I think).<br /><br />xMx.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03272574764983174076noreply@blogger.com