Nepai and Nepaipo are two different kata. I have seen both. Today many might think them to be the same BUT, back ever ago there was only one, Nepai. And...
Thank you Dave. But I already have Nepaipo. I'm hoping to find a book, video or something on Nepai. I know McCarthy practices it, but I don't know how to...
I am looking for a video/book of the Kata Nepai. I am a practitioner of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Jutsu and Okinawan Hakutsuru Karate Jutsu. If you have...
Hi Matt, Normally I do not put any input to the group, But I mostly just read, listen and sometimes send a welcome to new members, And when I really feel...
Hi guys, I recently finished a video. The main emphisis of it is fighting from the clinch position. The clinch position is when you and your opponent are...
Luis, I could make the training in New York as it is quite difficult to obtain visas at short notice after 11 Sepetmebr but I am certian that the experience...
Good evening ladies and gents- My name is Ken and my wife's name is Barb. I am currently in the Marine Corps and stationed in Okinawa Japan. We have been...
Hi Ken, I am a student of Hokama Sensei and also the head of his African operations, I am glad that you are enjoying training at the Kenshi Kai Honbu. Kindly ...
Welcome Ken I agree with Tom, how lucky you are. My Master is in Naha and I have been fortunate enough to have been there twice, March 2000 and March 2002....
Hi, I was informed that some of the photos from our new article "Matayoshi sai" are missing. Article is repaired. :) Please take a look and give me your...
Dear Friends- Thanks very much for sending out this request for prayers and thoughts for my husband and your brother and friend Garry. Matt was able to see...
Dear Karateka, I am seeking help on identifying and possibly selling a Samurai sword I purchased 30 years ago. I have pictures of the Kanji and the sword. I...
Hi guys, I recently finished a video. The main emphisis of it is fighting from the clinch position. The clinch position is when you and your opponent are...
I almost forgot that I don't remember getting an answer to my query about the lineage charts on the current gojuryu.net site. When Rob Monaco began his site,...
Dear Fellow Martial Artists, I have made a video that I think you would find interesting. In this video I teach only the most pratical techniques. The focus of...
Note: forwarded message attached. Wilson Sensei Are you still out there? I would like to talk to you about Suparenpei Ni if possible Thank you Mike Jones...
Hello All, I will be off line until who knows when, I lost my empoloyment after the September 11th deal, down sizing! I have not found anything yet, so Some ...
Hey folks, In regard to the thread we had going about Shotokan Sensei, studying Goju-Ryu: I just spoke to Ms. Shimoji, wife of Toru Shimoji Sensei. who is a...
I have just read a new book called "ENDURE MEIBUKAN: A STUDY IN ADVANCED OKINAWAN GOJU-RYU KARATE-DO" It is pretty good. The author is Daniel Ross Antonsen...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. karate tournament Date: Saturday, June 22, 2002 Time: All Day http://www.torontokarate.com/windsor.htm...
Hello Kenzo Sorry I didn't read the link but I think I can tell what dan rank Yamaguchi Sensei probably recieved from Miyagi Sensei. He recieved the same as...
Yoshimi (Gogen) Yamaguchi began his goju-ryu training with Jitsuei Yogi (a student of Miyagi) in 1934. On December 21, 1935, Yogi and Yamaguchi, co-founded...
Ben Johnson wrote: <<goju ryu is good for you :)>> Well, that'd have to be the most non-controversial post I've seen on any of the lists I subscribe to......
....a question for those of you who have crosstrained in Chinese Internal Arts (or even if you haven't <G>) I have a little cross training in Hsing-i but I...