Who created Passai?

Who created Passai?

Gichin Funakoshi
In his 1922 book, Gichin Funakoshi names the form Passai/パッサイ and provides no Kanji characters to go along with this name.

What is the meaning of Bassai?

Penetrate the Fortress
Bassai (pronounced Patsai in Okinawan) is most often translated as “Penetrate the Fortress,” meaning that one must exhibit the power and spirit required to break through an enemy’s castle. This is particularly evident in the Kata’s first movement, when the Karateka launches forward with soete-uchi-uke.

When was Bassai founded?

We know that it was passed down by Okinawan master Sokon Matsumura and it may have been taught to him by a man named Oyadomari Peichin. In turn, Matsumura taught it to his student, Anko Itosu, who is often credited with creating Bassai Sho sometime in the late nineteenth century.

How do you pronounce JION?

1. Phonetic spelling of Jion. ee-yoh-n-ee-n. jion.
2. Meanings for Jion.
3. Translations of Jion. Korean : 저스트 지온 Chinese : 入 Russian : Дзион

What is Tomari Passai karate?

* Tomari Passai – Of the three main branches of Okinawan Karate (Shuri-te, Naha-te, Tomari-te) Tomari is the least well known and preserved. A lot of Tomari history is speculation and Tomari kata are often named after the fishing village as more of an homage than an actual well-preserved connection.

What is Passai kata?

That being said, Passai is one of the most widespread forms with Tomari influence. The key individuals to the kata’s dissemination were Matsumora Kosaku and Oyadomari Kokan who passed down their knowledge to men like Kyan Chotoku and Motobu Choki. * Shuri Passai – Shuri is the most important Passai grouping to understand.

What is Oyadomari no Passai?

Oyadomari no Passai was passed down to a handful of Tomari practitioners, including Kyan Chotoku (who’s own version we will observe later). Thanks to the efforts of Hiroshi Kinjo we have a preserved version of Oyadomari no Passai: This Passai has the trademark aggressive “shuffle in” gambit at the beginning.

What is Shuri Passai?

* Shuri Passai – Shuri is the most important Passai grouping to understand. As with most things in Shuri karate, the timeline truly kicks off with the efforts of Matsumura Sokon Bushi. Matsumura established a Passai Dai and Passai Sho from some collection of influences in China as well as the sailor Annan (perhaps).