38. Once then this author (Nakata) visited Motobu Sensei at Hongo Esa-machi, he said “Hey Nakata, you came just in time. If you can break this board … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #38
Motobu Sayings
MOTOBU SAYINGS #37
37. When I came to Tokyo, there was another Okinawan who was teaching karate there quite actively. When in Okinawa I hadn’t even heard his name. Upon … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #37
MOTOBU SAYINGS #36
36. With regards to defending against kicks, there are some instances in which one can support the body on the back leg, lift the front leg up and … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #36
MOTOBU SAYING #35
35. When blocking kicks, one must block as if to break the opponents shin. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #35
MOTOBU SAYING #34
34. There are no stances such as neko-ashi, zenkutsu or kokutsu in my karate. Neko-ashi is a form of “floating foot” which is considered very bad in … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #34
MOTOBU SAYING #33
33. When I was living in Hodogaya, a fellow Okinawan came and invited me out, so I went along with him. He took me to a house in a very lively section … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #33
MOTOBU SAYING #32
32. One night when I was young, I hired a rickshaw and headed out, when we were set upon by a group of 5-6 men, probably someone I had beat at Tsuji. … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #32
MOTOBU SAYING #31
31. When I was still in Okinawa, Kano Jigoro of the Kodokan visited and asked to talk to me, and threw a friend we went to a certain restaurant. Mr. … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #31
MOTOBU SAYING #30
30. When I was four I was made to go to school, but I hated studying, so I often skipped class and played somewhere with my friends. COLLECTION OF … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #30
MOTOBU SAYING #29
29. I started having fights at Tsuji when I was young, and fought over 100 of them, but I was never hit in the face. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #29
