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
MOTOBU SAYINGS #17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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