The Methods of Choki Motobu: Part 2

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Motobu’s methods provide an interesting contrast to some of the questionable practises of modern karate (i.e. things like three-step and five-step “sparring”). He is also one of karate’s more “colourful” characters and his methods are entirely congruent with the methodology of the traditional kata

It is my view that all pragmatically minded karateka should have some familiarity with his thinking and methodology. Whist Motobu is a key part of my own personal karate lineage, I have found his methods resonate with karateka of all styles. I have shared these drills with practitioners of Shotokan, Shito-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, Wado-Ryu, etc and even non-karateka. All of them have found recognisable commonalities with their existing practise.

In is my opinion that Motobu’s methods are often negatively influenced by the practices of 3K modern karate; including a lack of flow, overly-formal attacks and an exaggerated distance. This has been avoided in what is shared here.

NOTE: In some cases, I have tweaked the methods to be more inline with the wider practises of myself and students. These instances are made clear within the video series.

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All the best,

Iain

[Vincentorix]

Kata, as a freeze frame of the application makes Kata and Bunkia more sense to me now. Thanks Sensei.

[engwannabeincan]

Great second part Sensei Ian, very well explained. I am really enjoying these sequences. Thank you again.

[shambolicentity]

I'm very much enjoying the series so far - hanging out for the next videos!

[YoukaiSlayer]

Great video especially on highlighting the taking away of options.

[adam]

Fantastic 😮
Haven’t looked at karate since I was a kid doing Ishin Ryu. But these breakdowns are awesome.

[Cfilms]

Love this dude. Love training with him. If I could, I'd train all the time with him.

[ThePNWRiderWA]

So many good ideas and revelations. Since an increasing number of attacks involve weapons, could you do a video on unarmed defense against weapons ?

I would agree run away but at )9 with bad knees I am not fast.