Motobu Sayings

MOTOBU SAYINGS #18

December 10, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

18. It’s interesting, but when I just think about performing a kata, even when I am seated, I break a sweat. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #18

MOTOBU SAYINGS #17

November 26, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

17. I still do not know the best way to punch the makiwara. Motobu said this when he was 60 years old. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #17

MOTOBU SAYINGS #16

November 15, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

16. One cannot use continuous attacks against true karate. That is because the blocks of true karate makes it impossible for the opponent to launch a … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #16

MOTOBU SAYINGS #15

November 8, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

15. The blocking hand must be able to become the attacking hand in an instant. Blocking with one hand and then countering with the other hand is not … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #15

Motobu Sayings #14

September 4, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

14. One must always try and block the attack at its source. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by Marukawa, 1978 … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #14

Motobu Sayings #13

August 28, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

13. Twisting to the left or right from Naihanchi stance will give you the positioning used in real confrontation. Twisting ones way of thinking about … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #13

Motobu Sayings #12

August 21, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

12. The position of the legs and hips in Naihanchi no kata is the basics of karate. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #12

Motobu Sayings #11

July 17, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

11. In order to know the truth one must experience it. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by Marukawa, 1978 … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #11

Motobu Sayings #10

July 2, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

10. Fighting is based upon strategic deception. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by Marukawa, 1978 Translation © … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #10

Motobu Sayings #9

June 17, 2011 by kogawabushidokai

9. Karate is Sente. (Here sente means the initiative or the first move.) COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by … [Read more...] about Motobu Sayings #9