What is "ti" ??

[Prince Loeffler]

A question was asked at Matsubayashi Ryu Forum:

http://www.alljapankarate.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1648#1648

Personally, I am not sure how to response, perhaps some of you here may know have a basic or fundamental knowledge of "ti"

Thanks in advance !

[EddieK]

I think that the book; "History and Traditions of Okinawan Karate" by Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei explains this very well ("Ti", "Di", or "Te"). It is supposedly the forunner of all forms of Okinawa Karate - It is very difficult to prove though (in a way) as there are virtually no written records describing the Art form. It is however extremely evident in the traditional Okinawan dances as they seem to mimick the movements of Ti. Not a big expert here, just repeating things that I have read on the subject...

[Todd Lambert]

Hi Prince,

This resource may be a good starting point.

http://www.shinjinbukan.com/system.html (that page, and the link to section one)

Happy holidays!

[Prince Loeffler]

Hi Prince,

This resource may be a good starting point.

http://www.shinjinbukan.com/system.html (that page, and the link to section one)

Happy holidays!

Thanks Todd ! I posted the link at the forum with your name as credit.