Pavel Dolgachov
24th March 2001, 12:51
I'm new member of E-budo forums. But some people know me, probably.
Well, closer to topic. During my study of okinawan karate history, I knew that ideas who was teacher of great master Higaonna (Higashionna) Kanryo (so-called Naha-te founder) are different. I was pretty surprised when found theory of Pat MacCarthy and others (may be Tokashiki Iken and Otsuka Tadahiko, please check me if I wrong) say that his teacher in China was Xie Zhongxian. But ither people say that Higaonna's teacher was other man.
What is the reasons of every version?
When I read articles by Mario McKenna I understand that probably Higaonna taught only four kata: Sanchin, Seisan, Sanseru and Peichurin. But from Javier Martinez and Portella Camara I heard that he new Naihanchi (ancient long version). Paul Okami wrote that Higaonna also "brought back from China other White Crane forms, including beautiful Hakutsuru".
I would like to offer you also to compare our knowledges and look, what kata knew great master Higaonna Kanryo.
Pavel Dolgachov, Kaliningrad Russia.
Well, closer to topic. During my study of okinawan karate history, I knew that ideas who was teacher of great master Higaonna (Higashionna) Kanryo (so-called Naha-te founder) are different. I was pretty surprised when found theory of Pat MacCarthy and others (may be Tokashiki Iken and Otsuka Tadahiko, please check me if I wrong) say that his teacher in China was Xie Zhongxian. But ither people say that Higaonna's teacher was other man.
What is the reasons of every version?
When I read articles by Mario McKenna I understand that probably Higaonna taught only four kata: Sanchin, Seisan, Sanseru and Peichurin. But from Javier Martinez and Portella Camara I heard that he new Naihanchi (ancient long version). Paul Okami wrote that Higaonna also "brought back from China other White Crane forms, including beautiful Hakutsuru".
I would like to offer you also to compare our knowledges and look, what kata knew great master Higaonna Kanryo.
Pavel Dolgachov, Kaliningrad Russia.