Choki Motobu 1930's
Naihanchi Kata
Tatsuo Shimabukuro 1958
Sanchin Kata
Steve Armstrong 1958
Sai Kata
DACHI WAZA
Introduction
I believe the change to the lower
stances came about when creating a type of karate training necessary for use
within public school curriculum. In the early part of the 20th century when
the masters of that time changed the way karate would be taught in order to
implement it into schools systems. The stances were changed so they would
receive enhanced physical training for the legs.
~Reference: Cook, Harry. Karate-do
Kata: Part II, Classical Fighting Arts Magazine Vol.2 No:12 Issue 35
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The Isshinryu positions are based
on a very old classic form from Okinawa Karate Do. Like all orthodox styles,
positions from Okinawa Karate are high. The basic stance of Isshinryu is
Seisan Dachi. When you place one foot in front of the other, the distance
between the feet are the same as in a natural stance (shoulder width). Just
like natural walking. This position is created for mobility and convenience.
When you look at a cat you see a beautiful example of control, but still
subconscious balance . All karateka's should be on 2 instead of 4 legs,
making these free and smooth movements their own.
~Sensei Fred v/d Vijver
When you face an opponent be sure
to assume a posture which is not too wide. Too wide is impractical and
leaves one with little mobility. Mobility is the foundation of responding
effectively.
~Master Choki Motobu
a young Chojun Miyagi & Juhatsu Kyoda, ca. 1905
Principles of Movement
Foot movement must be similar to walking. One initiates the step
naturally and concludes it with firmness.
~Article 1 BUBISHI
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