Seinchin

Seinchin recorded on 17th Dec. 2015

Shinpan Shiroma teaches karate in Shuri Castle

首里市第一小学校生による集団演武（指揮者：城間真繁）1937年
Boys and Girls of Shuri City Elementary School martial arts performance with instructor Shinpan Shiroma, 1937.

Sesan

This morning I practiced Sesan.

Kururunfa

I also practiced Kururunfa.

Shisochin

Shisochin

I joined Tai Chi club. Most of them are more than 70 years old. They practice Tai Chi in the park. This morning I practiced the simplified Tai Chi together with them. After the session I practiced Shisochin and Saifa on my own.  

Saifa

KARATE: BENEATH THE SURFACE by Roy Kenneth Kamen

KARATE: BENEATH THE SURFACE

By Roy Kenneth Kamen

A MUST READ!

On 5th January 2019, I wrote to the author as under:

Roy san,

At the beginning, when I started learning karate, I thought karate is a fighting art of self-defence. But after I got a black belt, I began to think that maybe karate has something more than a fighting art. In fact I myself do not like something related to violence. I do not like competitive sport karate. After my teacher suddenly passed away, I was forced to study karate by myself. Fortunately I can train in karate on my own because karate have Kata. So I continued practicing Kata even today. One day, like you, I realized that Kata is like a mantra of Buddhism. Kata's movement is like a mandala of mysticism. It gives me peace or tranquility. Maybe this is because of Okinawan Goju-Ryu. When I see other karate schools, I do not feel anything spiritual at all.

When I read your book, I am glad to know that what you think about karate is quite similar to mine. You seem to appreciate the spiritual aspect of Goju-Ryu. I also think Okinawan Goju-Ryu is spiritual. Miyagi himself thought so.

Kiyotaka Yamada aka Sanzinsoo
Osaka, Japan

https://www.roykamen.com/reviews/

Psychedelic Trance Party in Wakayama

Last Sunday I went to Wakayama, as psychedelic trance party was held at the beach. Before I participate in the party, I climbed the hill. The path to the hill top was covered with grass and surrounded with trees. On top of the hill, I found the huge golden Buddha statue. I practiced the forms of Okinawan Gojuryu in front of the Buddha. At first I faced to the sea (to the south) and performed Tensho. Then facing to the north I performed Sanchin. And facing to the east I performed Seinchin. Lastly facing to the west I performed Suparinpe. After finishing the ceremony, I climbed down the hill and walked to the beach. The party was held there. I enjoyed dancing with friends. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/harada.naoki.790/videos/pcb.2325119454430216/2325119394430222/?type=3&theater

Ueku or Weeku (= an oar)

Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu! Happy New Year 2019! Selamat Tahun Baru 2019!