Tekki Kata

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TEKKI

Previous names :

Naihanchi, Naifanchi

Meaning of kata :

'Horse riding' or 'Iron horse'

Origins of kata :

The kata is now practised in three forms, Tekki Shodan, Nidan and Sandan. The original kata being Shodan and it is that kata that Naihanchi relates. It was Sensei Funakoshi who renamed the kata Tekki which he did when introducing the art to Japan from Okinawa.

Naihanchi is known to have been practised since ancient times by Naha-te and Shuri-te, being influenced by Master Itosu

Sensei Kanazawa makes reference to the kata belonging to the Shuri-te style.

Practised by :

Shotokan, Wado Ryu and Shito Ryu.