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Motobu Sayings

MOTOBU SAYINGS #38

December 30, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings Tagged With: Dojo, Esa-Machi, Hongo, Nakata, Sensei

MOTOBU SAYINGS #37

December 29, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings Tagged With: Kake-Kumite, karate, Kote-Gaeshi, Kumite, Okinawa, Okinawan, Tokyo

MOTOBU SAYINGS #36

December 18, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings

MOTOBU SAYING #35

November 24, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings

MOTOBU SAYING #34

September 1, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings Tagged With: Bujutsu, Kokutsu, Kumite, Naifaunchin, Neko-Ashi, Zenkutsu

MOTOBU SAYING #33

August 19, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings Tagged With: Hodogaya, karate, Okiinawan, Yokohama

MOTOBU SAYING #32

August 6, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings Tagged With: rickshaw, Tsuji

MOTOBU SAYING #31

July 27, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings Tagged With: Kano Jigoro, karate, Kodokan, Okinawa

MOTOBU SAYING #30

July 9, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings Tagged With: Motobu Choki, Motobu Saying

MOTOBU SAYING #29

June 19, 2012 by kogawabushidokai

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

Filed Under: Motobu Sayings Tagged With: Choki, Motobu, Sayings, Tsuji

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