Art Challenge - Week Commencing 27th July - Wanshu - The Flying Swallow
Art Challenge - Week Commencing 27th July - Wanshu - The Flying Swallow

This week we are looking at Wanshu the Flying Swallow.

It was originally called Wansu. Funakoshi Gichin changed the name to Enpi when he moved to the Japanese mainland in the 1920s. Funakoshi changed the names of many of the kata, in an effort to make the Okinawan art more palatable to the then nationalistic Japanese. The most commonly accepted theory about its creation and development is that a Sappushi Wang Ji, an official from Xiuning, transmitted the kata while serving on Okinawa. Legend has that Wang Ji had the habit of throwing and jumping on his adversaries. Because of this dynamic form of combat, this kata resembles a swallow in flight.

Geoff Crocker
Art Challenge Week Commencing 18th May - Chintō (Gankaku) - Crane on a rock
Art Challenge Week Commencing 18th May - Chintō (Gankaku) - Crane on a rock

Last week was a difficult. Drawing horses is notoriously challenging and for our Naihanchi (Tekki) week we drew or made an Iron Horse and there was some fantastic artwork sent in.

send any artwork to enquiries@martialartsforlife.co.uk

See our artwork on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MartialArts4LifeLLP/

This week we have a slightly easier challenge but with a great story.

Chintō

is the original name of the form and is represented by the Crane on the rock but this is not what it means.

Chintō (鎮東) (In Shotokan, Gankaku (岩鶴)) is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of karate. According to legend, it is named after a stranded Chinese sailor (or pirate), sometimes referred to as Annan, whose ship crashed on the Okinawan coast. To survive, Chintō kept stealing from the crops of the local people. Matsumura Sōkon, a Karate master and chief bodyguard to the Ryūkyūan king, was sent to defeat Chintō. In the ensuing fight, however, Matsumura found himself equally matched by the stranger, and consequently sought to learn his techniques.

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Art Challenge for this week is based on Sip Soo - Ten Hands and the Bear
Art Challenge for this week is based on Sip Soo - Ten Hands and the Bear

Can you draw or make a Bear? Maybe you can think of some way of representing 10 hands?

Last week we had some excellent Cobra’s sent in for Bassai week.

I can see a messy hand painting session for 10 hands. We would love to see your work so either post it on our WhatsApp group or email it to enquiries@martialartsforlife.co.uk

To access the WhatsApp group email Master Crocker geoff.crocker@martialartsforlife.co.uk and he will send you an invitation.

To join classes online go to www.martialartsforlife.co.uk/events

Geoff Crocker
Friday Fun with Mr Owen - 2.30 pm Fridays you will need a handkerchief and a small lightweight sphere / ball
Friday Fun with Mr Owen - 2.30 pm Fridays you will need a handkerchief and a small lightweight sphere / ball

Some Karate fun with Mr Owen on Fridays. This week in addition to your light cloth you will need a small lightweight ball or satsuma or Tacky Sack.

To find out how to join in online go to our website events page

www.martialartsforlife.co.uk/events

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Train Online with Master Walker Thursday 30th April 2020. 2 Classes starting at 5pm
Train Online with Master Walker Thursday 30th April 2020. 2 Classes starting at 5pm

Master Walkers up tempo class at 5pm on Thursday is followed immediately by his Shim Gong class.

What is Shim Gong? It is Spirit training or exercise. Your Karate skills do not have to be fantastic only your commitment and willingness to keep going. Dad and Mum can join in they are also allowed to rest and count their own press ups

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