Discover one of the most authentic and unchanged schools of Shuri-te Karate remaining in Okinawa – join us on Sunday November 5th, 2023

Seminar description: In this one day seminar, Ulf Karlsson Sensei will introduce Tachimura no Naihanchi kata, the main principles and some applications. Originating from Bushi Tachimura, a samurai and royal guard in the latter days of the Ryukyu Monarchy, this kata is significantly different from most other Naihanchi kata practiced in Shuri-te karate systems. It employs very efficient straight line movement to cut through the stance of the opponent, breaking their posture and balance immediately and offering up various options to complete a takedown or throw. This kata forms the foundation of the Kishimoto-Di system of karate, which has a unique set of kata also including Nidanbu, Passai and Kusanku.

Principles: The principles of “issun hazureru” – “avoid by just an inch”, “kobou ittai” – make attack and defence as one mocement, and “tai gi ittai” – “Body and technique as one (timing and power)”, will be presented and explained as the underlying principles for the kata and the fighting strategy derived from it.

Study Program: This one day seminar is the opening event in our 2 month special program of Kishimoto-Di study at Asato dojo under the instruction of Ulf Karlsson sensei. Weekly classes will culminate in a 2 day seminar on December 26th and 27th with the objective of bringing participants up to a level of competency in both kata and applications of kata in the Kishimoto-di system.

Seminar Date, time, location

Sunday November 5th 2023, 10:00 – 12:00, then 13:00 – 15:00 @ The Asato Dojo in Okinawa (Naha city, Asato 1-8-18)

Please wear a karate dogi if you have one. Any belt colour is fine.

Fees: 5000 yen (dojo members 4000 yen) – payable in cash on arrival.

Please email us via kancho@asatodojo.com to confirm your place(s) on this seminar. Limited to 20 attendees.

Weekly Classes at Asato Dojo – through November & December 2023

Karlsson Sensei will be teaching weekly classes in Kishimoto-di at Asato Dojo on TUESDAYS from 16:00 to 18:00, and SATURDAY from 10:00 to 12:00. Fee per class is 2000 yen or 7500 yen per calendar month.
Classes are open to participants from any style or organisation who wish to learn the art of Kishimoto-di, traditional Shuri-te karate.

Useful links for your research
Presentation on Kishimoto-di history and principles from Ulf sensei – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDd80Noho0Q
We recommend the excellent and quite comprehensive post by Noah Legel sensei, based on his study and experiences learning Kishimoto-di
https://azpracticalkarate.com/2020/12/kishimotodi-revisited.html

Also this playlist of videos – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5cE60zIffzl3Rcjs5CFG60qO6wsmq-5q