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Soto Uke
In Shotokan karate, soto uke is a blocking technique used for blocking mid-level incoming attacks. It is roughly translated as "From outside block", similar to Osotogari (leg throw from the outside), which comes from the block's final resting point centered on the blocker's body. The opposite of soto uke is uchi uke ("From inside block"). Soto uke is performed by bringing one hand to the ear, keeping the elbow raised, and sweeping the arm down and out towards the center of the body. The preparatory step of raising the arm gives the block more momentum, making it somewhat painful to encounter. A different application involves extending the non-blocking hand in front before performing the block. This represents grabbing the attacker's arm. The motion termed the block, then, is actually meant to break the arm, which would explain the necessity of the extra momentum. The above designations are particular to Shotokan and some other schools, and are backwards from other systems ( Wad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shotokan
is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son Gigo (Yoshitaka) Funakoshi (1906–1945). Gichin Funakoshi was born in Okinawa and is widely credited with popularizing "karate do" through a series of public demonstrations, and by promoting the development of university karate clubs, including those at Keio, Waseda, Hitotsubashi (Shodai), Takushoku, Chuo, Gakushuin, and Hosei. Funakoshi had many students at the university clubs and outside dojos, who continued to teach karate after his death in 1957. However, internal disagreements (in particular the notion that competition is contrary to the essence of karate) led to the creation of different organisations—including an initial split between the Japan Karate Association (headed by Masatoshi Nakayama) and the Shotokai (headed by Motonobu Hironishi and Shigeru Egami), followed by many others—so that today there is no single "Shotokan school", although they all b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blocking (martial Arts)
In martial arts, blocking is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body. A block usually consists of placing a limb across the line of the attack. Examples in specific arts Styles and types of blocking, as well as terminology, vary widely among the various martial arts. In Japanese martial arts such as Karate, these techniques are referred to as ''uke waza''. Examples include ''age uke'' (rising block) and ''shuto uke'' (knife hand guarding block). In Korean martial arts such as taekwondo, these techniques are referred to as (막기), with some examples being (rising block) and (knifehand guarding block). Some martial arts, such as Capoeira, reject blocking techniques completely as they consider them too inefficient. In Capoeira, they use evasion instead of blocking. Types of blocks Inside blocks An inside block deflects a strike away from the defender and away from the attacker. For example, again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osotogari
is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also included in the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a foot technique, Ashi-Waza. Technique description In a classical right-handed osotogari, tori steps next to uke Uke may refer to: People * Uke Clanton (1898–1960), Major League Baseball first baseman who played for one season. Nicknamed "Cat", he played for the Cleveland Indians for one game on September 21, 1922 * Uke Rugova * Sıtkı Üke (1876 ... with his left leg and reaps uke's right leg (at the back of the thigh) with his right leg. Similar techniques, variants, and aliases English aliases: *large outer reap Similar techniques: * o soto otoshi * o soto gaeshi * o soto guruma * o soto gake Further reading * Judo technique Throw (grappling) {{Judo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wadō-ryū
is one of the four major karate styles and was founded by Hironori Ōtsuka (1892–1982). The style itself places emphasis on not only striking, but ''tai sabaki'', joint locks and throws. It has its origins within Tomari-te karate, but was also influenced by Shito-Ryu and Shotokan; and was also influenced by Jujutsu. Characteristics Philosophy The name ''Wadō-ryū'' has three parts: ''Wa'', ''dō'', and ''ryū''. ''Wa'' means "harmony," ''dō'' (same character as tao) means "way," and ''ryū'' means "school" or "style". Harmony should not be interpreted as pacifism; it is simply the acknowledgment that yielding is sometimes more effective than brute strength. From one point of view, Wadō-ryū might be considered a style of jūjutsu rather than karate. Hironori Ōtsuka embraced jujitsu and was its chief instructor for a time. When Ōtsuka first registered his school with the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai in 1938, the style was called "Shinshu Wadō-ryū Karate-Jūjutsu," a name that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Shotokan Techniques
This is a list of techniques practiced in the Shotokan style of karate. Stances (Tachi Kata) # Heisoku Dachi: formal attention stance # Musubi Dachi: informal attention stance, both heels touching and feet at 45° angle # Heiko Dachi: parallel attention stance (e.g. in the kata Kanku Dai) # Hachiji Dachi: outward feet stance # Uchi Hachiji Dachi: inward feet stance; reverse of hachiji Dachi # Iaigoshi Dachi: kneeling stance (e.g. in the kata Enpi) # Fudo Dachi: rooted stance (e.g. in the kata Bassai Dai) # Hangetsu Dachi: half-moon stance (e.g. in the kata Hangetsu) # Kiba Dachi: horse stance/side stance (e.g. in the Tekki katas) # Kokutsu Dachi: back stance (in almost all Shotokan katas; usually first learned in Heian Shodan) # Kosa Dachi: cross-legged stance (e.g. in the kata Heian Yondan) # Neko ashi Dachi: cat stance (e.g. in the kata Bassai Sho) # Mitsurin Dachi: jungle stance # Renoji Dachi: stance in which the feet form the shape of the Japanese katakana “レ” when seen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karate Techniques
A number of karate techniques are used to deliver strikes to the human body. These techniques are delivered from a number of stances. The karateka uses a number of blocks to protect themselves against these strikes. Vital points Arm techniques Foot techniques Foot movements Stances Blocking techniques pages 129-136 of Higaonna 'Fundamental Techniques' See also *List of shotokan techniques This is a list of techniques practiced in the Shotokan style of karate. Stances (Tachi Kata) # Heisoku Dachi: formal attention stance # Musubi Dachi: informal attention stance, both heels touching and feet at 45° angle # Heiko Dachi: parallel ... * List of Shito-ryu techniques References Literature * External linksKarate in the Okinawa Prefecture* {{curlie, Sports/Martial_Arts/Karate/, Karate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
