著者
嘉手苅 徹
出版者
日本武道学会
雑誌
武道学研究 (ISSN:02879700)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.49, no.2, pp.121-136, 2016-11-30 (Released:2018-03-12)
参考文献数
107

The aim of this paper is to clarify the origins of the modern kata in karate-do by examining the 15 kinds of kata, or forms, described by Gichin Funakoshi in his major study that appeared in three volumes: Ryūkyū Kenpō Karate (1922); Rentan Goshin Karatejutsu (1925); and Karate-dō Kyōhan (1935), in which the term “toudi” was changed to “karate”.The kata are divided into three phases: “initial movement”, “development of technique”, and “closing movement”. The first and last of these phases are most important when trying to understand the similarities and differences in terms of movements, and when seeking to comprehend the styles of, and transitions in, kata.When demonstrating karate-do, the principle of “begin with rei; end with rei” was established by adapting modern Japanese educational manners to both the “initial movement” and “closing movement”. The presence of onlookers at a demonstration had a particularly significant effect not only on these two phases, but also on the transformation of the symbolic movements made. One may therefore conclude that karate-do was transformed into a new system of techniques. The influence of modern physical education can be seen in the concept of group practice, in the way performers occupy a space and stand to attention, and in the teaching method involving the giving of orders to performers.It is clear that Funakoshi’s system was not modeled on any Chinese exemplar. He makes no reference to Chinese martial arts and manners in his 15 kinds of kata, nor is there any mention of these three phases of kata in the Bubishi, a study of Chinese martial arts that was widely known in Okinawa during the Taisho and Showa eras.For these reasons, we must conclude that Funakoshi based his karate-do on a Ryukyu style of karate that belonged to a post-Chinese culture, and founded it to promote modern physical education and Japanese martial arts.
著者
阿部 忍
出版者
Japanese Academy of Budo
雑誌
武道学研究 (ISSN:02879700)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.13, no.2, pp.59-60, 1981
著者
横山 直也 百鬼 史訓
出版者
日本武道学会
雑誌
武道学研究 (ISSN:02879700)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.16, no.2, pp.18-26, 1984-02-29 (Released:2012-11-27)
参考文献数
31
被引用文献数
2

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of the left foot outward angle in Chudan-no-kamae on the Shomen-uchi.A force platform was used together with 16 mm cine camera to investigate synchronously the mechanics of take-off motion during the Shornen-uchi in Kendo.The records of the force components of foot pressure on the floor of the male Kendo players were obtained at the take-off motion during Shomen-uchi. Subsequently, the records were taken with the body movements shown in 16 mm film.The subjects for this study were 9 male students of the Tsukuba University,20 to 23 years of age,12 to 15 years of experience and 3 to 4 dan degree.The results obtained are as follows:1. The leftward and the backward components of foot force increase with the change of the left foot angle (from 0° to 50°). The tendency above mentioned is clearly observed over 30° and especially at 50°.2. The larger the left foot angle at Chudan-no-kamae is, the more the maximum magnitude of leftward force (Fx) increases. On the contrary, both of the backward (Fy) and vertical (Fz) forces during take-off motion at Shomen-uchi decrease.3. A larger and sharper peak in the force curve of the backward and vertical components is observed at the angle under 20° and especially usual foot position.4. The angle of forward inclination of body (∠f) decreases gradually with the increase of the left foot angle. The angle of trunk (∠a) decreases as the result of an inadequate left foot action, which causes delay of the posture recovering after striking motion.