Some martial art historians state that martial arts are hidden in cultural dances and what appears to be just a folk dance actually is a dictionary of wazas or techniques. A popular explanation is that it was done to hid their actual training from prying eyes.
The above Vid is a Japanese traditional fold dance called Kuroda Bushi. The hand movement depicts sue of the spear.
This Vid is the Haka, a war chant from the South Pacific. I love it. Better than an energy boost drink.
It gets the spirit going!
This Vid is an Okinawan Martial Arts Dance and it shows the application of the moves.
Enjoy! There is so much out there to learn!
**If you get those irritating 5sec and stop sessions. Just push the hold button, go to the kitchen, maek yourself a cup of tea and a cucumber sandwich. When you come back you should see a light red line going all the way to the right. Start the vid again you shouldn't have to cope with the interruptions (^^)
Jen loves World Cup, and the Haka is a favorite. I have watched the darn clip of them over and over...Your right...better than any energy drink...Might be nice to start practive with the kids like that...
ReplyDeleteRoushiichi, Those Samurai Koroba, seem to mix kata and sake and music all together..smile. I can almost see the spear in the womans hands, and several of our karate dachi..Is the spear ever used anymore, in place of the fan?
ReplyDeleteYes, there are several versions of the Kuroda Bushi dance. I do not recommend mixing sake with the spear! (^^)
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