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Kenshin-ryū
Kenshin-ryū is a style of Okinawan kobudō that focuses on the use of the bō staff that is taught as a complementary style to Shito-ryū karate. As a supplementary style, it is known across the Japan, the US and Europe. One of its primary teachers is Akio Minakami. In theory, Kenshin-ryū was the "peasants' art", and consists of several blocks, strikes, thrusts, and evasions. It is, however, an effective and powerful style that provides good basics and kihon that are easily absorbed into further kobudō training with other styles. Basic Techniques Uncategorized * Kiti-kai k'osh (sweep from left to right, upward snap to jaw, overhead downward strike) * 270 degree spin to the left * Upward push Sweeps * Back leg sweep * Hooking leg sweep - stepping forward * Hooking leg sweep - stepping backward Thrusts * Forward thrust * Sidestep thrust forward * Crouched side thrust * Downward back thrust Blocks * Push block - forward * Push block - downward * Spinning downward block S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akio Minakami
Akio Minakami is a ninth Dan Karate practitioner of Hayashi-Ha Shitoryu-Kai, president of the United States Hayashi-ha Shitoryu-Kai, and a former professional martial arts competitor. Born in Tokyo, Japan, he immigrated to the United States in 1967 with his parents. His training in the martial arts began at the age of 7 under Takagi where he trained in Jujitsu and Kodokan Judo. At age 21 he was the first man to win both kata and kumite at the ''All Hawaii Championships''. Other notable accomplishments include winning 5 gold medals each at the Hayashi-Ha Shitoryu-Kai International Championships, the All Japan Karate Championships, and the AAU National Championships. Akio Minakami received his Shihan certificate in 1983 from both the Hayashi-Ha school and the Federation of All Japan Karatedo Organization. Shihan Minakami currently holds the following dan ranks in martial arts: * 9th Dan, Karate, from Hayashi-Ha Shitoryu-Kai * 7th Dan, Karate, from the Federation of All Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |