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Part VI Chugoku Kobushi-Ho no Ryuha
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Chugoku Kobushi-Ho no Ryuha Ryuha no Hatsugen As the legends of Kobushi-Ho go people like Shiretsu Kagensho who rose up against the Tangs and their corrupt government system formed these groups. After that we can also infer that the reason why these martial experts had had enough even thought they were few in number masters and followers alike in their robin hood way wanted to make changes for the oppressed, so even when it was all said and done there was still few hereditary followers. But there was always one chief or head of the Kobushi-Ho to carry on. There are several theories on who may have been the first founder of the Kobushi sect. During the Keiun Nengen or Keiun era (705~712) a Taoist wizard named Kyosenten supposedly came up with the original idea of this fist way from the Seven Year Group this style was then named after Kyosenten or Senten Kobushi-Ho. This theory has been passed down for eons. In another noted it is also suggested that this next man Ridoshi originated Senten Kobushi-Ho also during the Tang era. Now there appears to have been two sources for this group. Some even say these two masters created the same style worked together but this theory should also be researched. Historical records though fail to have any substantiated truth or written basis to their claims. It is noted that this legend has been passed down with little or no change through the years. Some say both legends are pure fabrication and that there are many faults in both renditions. But there is a mountain of facts recorded by pen to support their theories some say. In the Bubishi written by Bogangi as was outlined early on has some reference or inference to support the theory of who may have started this style but much research should be done to confirm this. Aside from that in the middle half of the 16th Century during the Ming era there were many records of a variety of styles incepted, places, names and dates for the serious these must also be verified. Some are as follows: From the Bubishi the following are an example of some famous styles and ancient personages: 1. Jaku I Kaku-Ha Kobushi-Ho (Jaku I Kaku Kobushi-Ho Group)
2. Kenji Shushi 3. Seiyo Sho-Yama Jajin Ho (Seiyo Sho Mountain Snake Way) 4. Gakishu Sokubi O 5. Gekibi Sokushu O 6. Gekikishin 7. Jishu Biso O 9. Muyu Fusho The Kaku-Ryu Kobushi-Ho was the one most were interested to learn about or from Choda on Sho Mountian. The Jajin-Ho or Snake Way was also popular because of their head attacks. One hand would strike while following up with the other symbolizing the tail attack, which was used as a counter attack and vice versa. This method of attacking up and down the body if performed correctly can be very debilitating. This technique is very effective. One must make an all out effort when learning this art. This so called up and down striking technique on the body is very effective. If you master this technique you many things will be open to you. The technique was taught was in its purest form. This technique could save a life or take a life. A comment by Bogangi on the Bubishi. This writing took a very long time to compile. Some of it is said came from a Ming divine oracle. Lets talk about another writing the Kikokinsho by the author Sokukeiko (1528~1587). Thirty-four years after his death this writing was unearthed. This writing he was given credit for revealing some interesting info Kobushi-Ho. According to the Bubishi this document but was not unearthed until 34 years after his death. This writing consisted of the real facts about Kobushi-Ho and was documented in 14 volumes entitled Kobushi Kei Hen Dai Ju Shi. From these useful volumes we see that during the middle Ming era this are still flourishes. During the authors life in the mid 16th century talk of a group called the Shorokuron Ryuha. This also needs more investigation as this style had a significant impact on the author. Lets look again at the Kikokinsho. In the preface of this writing we find Kobushi Kei and an outline of the groups that supported it. There was an influence on this writing, which came from the founder of the Sung Dynasty. He based this style on 32 facets or tenets of Seichoo Kobushi. The Sungs great founder Chokyoin lived during this era (927~976). Some say he was the original founder of Shorin Kobushi. His influence was greatest in three provinces Shanshi, Shantung, and Hopei. From his original style of Shorin Kobushi also came some other styles and gate groups: 1. Taisocho Kobushi 2. Chomon Kobushi 3. Choka Kobushi 5. Taiso Mon Gate Foiunder 6. Chokobushi Mon Just to name a few. The above-mentioned information must be read in depth first hand to appreciate its meaning and intent especially in the founder’s intent in the Taiso Mon. The founder’s fist way system as read about in modern times can still be found in certain sections of Shantung Province. There are offshoot Ryuha's like the (6) step Kobushi, Monkey Kobushi, and the Decoy Kobushi. These were all very good styles in their own right. Again during the Ming’s middle era there was another style of Kobushi known as Geka or Onka, which comprised 72 individual techniques. Then there was Enquiring Kobushi from Konan Province it master teachers Yobushin and Chogakusei. They were also known for the (36) step chain fighting method, (24) step Shentamma Kobushi way, (8) Senban Kobushi. Of the northern groups they also had been trained in the above styles.
The Kakugan Kan Jokaisei martial arts system formed the Shitei Monha or Shitei Gate group. In recent times the masters of these styles and of in particular the Chido Monha was Sentetsu Choshikeri he was a very good teacher of Kobushi Ho. In the north there was a teacher also of interest Choeifukuhis systems name is unrecorded here. Lets look at some other ancient styles of Bujutsu e.g. Shorin no Kon or Shorin Cane way and the Aota no Konho or the Rice Field Cane. There was also Shi Sensei's Yari Ho or Spear way, which are also important to mention. During the Ming era there was a writing, which dealt with Karyoshin, no Jinki or Karyoshin's Battle Accounts. This writing comprised 23 battle styles in 63 volumes making four books on military skills and tactics. One volume though deals exclusively with Kobushi Ho techniques and their groups. In this volume it talks of Sokukeiko and his work on a writing called Kikokinsho or subtitled Kobushikei. In the Jinki, which outlines Kobushi Ho, the following excerpts are given as to the contents of this writing:
3. Ni Ju Shi Kitama (24) Horse Techniques
Shiuzenshi Seisha yori Next is a Chinese translation of the (8) classes of short strikes. There was a King in the Tang era known as 0 Yo or the Hawk King. He had a developed striking techniques based on the Hawk. Using his fingertips and the striking power form the arm and elbow he had developed over 1,000 stumbling power plucks. He learned these techniques while working the land as a youth. As a child he had the zeal and training to complete such a task. They say the earth spirits as a gift for his good deeds granted him this special ability. The above groups and their special hand or foot techniques are well documented. Some have changed over the years but most are still pure in their way and intent. All this can be gleaned from Sokukeiko's writings. During the middle Ming era Chugoku Kobushi Ho the gate groups were very highly revered. During the Northern Sung era (960 1127) most of the more popular Kobushi Ho group’s inceptions came about during this time. During the timeframe (1368 1662) the following two eclectic styles flourished named Gaika Kobushi or exterior fist way and the Naika Kobushi or interior fist way. These two styles were not separate in the sense of an art, but were taught together much like Pangainoon, which was half-hard half-soft style. During the end of the Ming and the beginning of the Manchu era there were two famous martial scholars Koenbu and Korishu who were active between (1610 1695) and both their gravestones were epitaphed with having achieved a high status of martial valor during their lifetimes because of the works they wrote and their contributions to the martial world. The wording was as follows 0 Sei nan Boshi mei ni wa Shorin Kobushi Yu Kakutenka Zenshu o Haku nin, nin eki toku I joshi. After death these two saints are praised for their martial valor and people all over should remember their exploits and give them praise. In present day not much is known about Gaika or Naika Kobushi and is often times difficult to understand. Both are seen in Buto Ka or Buto Kobushi Ho. Both styles even though they were one, were predominate in Hopei province where Daruma Dai Shi was active. In this northern province, Buto of the Buto Kobushi Ho was also known as Butosan no Chusanbi Doku Butosna the Mountain Saint. Much has been recorded on this founder as was mentioned in earlier sections. Next are the Tanren Jo Giho Shorin Ha and their contribution toward Gaiho or interior techniques like the Tanren Ryoku or Tanren power pursuit techniques or disciplines. The terms used here is "Go" or physical outer strength and "Ki" or inner physical strength. These two concepts are very important to understand and even more difficult to master effectively. The latter also evolves into the use of "Nyu" or weakness as an effective technique or martial tool. The former "Go" was also a name of a group called Goha Kobushi Ho and the other was Nyuha Kobushi Ho. Hard and Soft fist styles. Both groups open themselves up to the uses eventually of half' hard half-soft type of theory. To be opposed to either one is not good or is it bad. One has to have a blend of both to attain a happy medium. Lets look at the former "Go" or physical strength. From strength we gain weakness and thru weakness we gain strength and are as one. This is the key to success. The type of attitude we must forge at an early age. We then open ourselves once fully understood to a new level of knowledge. By the melding of the two we gain the ultimate objective a true insight of ourselves a clear reflection of what we really are. Two of the by products of all this are terms called Dosei & Seide going from one to the other leads to a quietude of the spirit strength leads to weakness and weakness leads to the effective melding and into the quiet spiritual side of man. This is what the Bujutsu Shugyosha wants to attain. [Shorin Ha Kobushi Jutsu] The next topic is about the Southern area Kobushi Jutsu Ryuha and the northern area Kobushi Jutsu Ryuha. There were two offshoot branches Nan Kobushi or Southern Fist and Hokutai or Northern Leg. Each had their particular techniques, which were very effective. There is a cross blend of techniques here taken from each style to make them the way they are. As a rule the two groups stayed apart and each developed their own set of eclectic techniques, which was based on their individual terrain. There are many historical records available on both styles outlining either traditional or conventional fist or foot technique ways. Nan Ha Shorin Kobushi was mainly found in Chekiang, Hunan, Konan, Kosei, Fukien and Canton Provinces. These were the centers of the development of the fist way. The largest group was the Nanha Ko Kobushi. This group’s founder was a priest turned tea merchant from Fukien Province and his name was Kokika. Kokikan was as was stated a very high priest form a temple in Fukien. He learned from another famous priest by the name of Hoeishun who had developed Cho Te or short hand fist way or called also Chokyocho no Ho or Chokyocho's way. Koka eventually his styles name to Koka Kobushi or Ko's House Fist way. This gate group was also known as the strong fist way, which used many complicated techniques. After his group started another group in the same area started up in Canton known as the Kaku Mon or Kaku Gate Group. Two people it is believed to have started this group Ryusangan & Ryuryuko. They created two styles basically the Ryuka Kobushi Kon or fist cane way and Ryuka Kobushi Ho group. Ryuka Kon Ho or House of Ryu’s Cane Way eventually branched off into another school called Ryuei Ryu founded by Chusei Kankenri. He came from Fukien Province were he received his instruction. His son Kanchu taught only one other subordinate Sandai Mokukunko. From this he formed the Ryuei Ryu Karate Kobudo Hozon Shinku Shakai or Ryuei Ryu Karate Kobudo Authorization and Preservation Society. Another Style Saika Kobushi was also another famous style started by another priest who was a student of Ichijki Zenshi. He was the only senior student in this style his name was Saihachigi. He went off also to start his own Ryu once properly trained. Then there was Rika Kobushi founded during the Manchu era by Rikasan during the Manchu Kocho Nengen (1875 1908) in Chekiang Province, Kosu City. More' ever this was a very prosperous area for Kobushi Ho practitioners. Rikasan studied also in Szechan Province near Gabi Yama under the white eyebrow masters of that mountain area. Next there was Bo Ka Kobushi or the House of Bo Kobushi way, which also flourished during the Manchu's Dokugen era (1821 1850) near Canton. Its founder Boseikyo studied Sai Ka Kobushi and specialist in foot techniques. These foot style techniques were a one and only style utilizing very specialized techniques. Goso Kobushi also was developed and grew into five gate groups 1) Nanha Daiso Kobushi, 2) Rakan Kobushi (Arhat Fist Way, 3) Hyakuen Kobushi White Monkey Fist Way, 4) Tsuru Kobushi (Crane Fist Way), 5) Daruma Kobushi (Daruma's Fist Way). These were the five pure styles and are very rare. These were banded together to form a perfect religious society. There were also two divisions of philosophy here, which according to the historical records came from the Philippines. This it is said was the basis for "Sansen" Three Battles or Three Wars". The names of the models based on this philosophy were Sansai sen (Three Abilities), Sasen (Three Differences or Changes), Tsurusen (Crane Changes), and Ryutosen (Dragon Head Changes). Next is Eishun Kobushi was established by the Shorin Priest Hoeishun. Eishun also flourished in Fukien Province. Hakutsuru Kobushi or White Crane Fist also flourished in Fukien used another name Fukien Sharenji that was developed by Hekisairenan and eventually became Hokeiko Ga Shorin Kobushi. The only person he taught was one of his eight daughters. This is passed on as recorded in Okinawan legends. This Kobushi Fist Way group is still practiced in Taiwan today. The Shizen Mon or Shizen Gate Group whose founder was Toshingo also learned his art from the masters in the Gabi Yama area. He learned also Joroshi Shorin Kobushi from Ketsukasei from birth. His only student Sanki san may have taught Uechi Kanei who also in turn learned from Shushiwa who it was said learned from Tosengo. This may or may not be true. Shizen Mon's founder as was stated was Toshingo who son may have been Tosengo. This Southern Grand Fist way developed into Hakutsuru Kobushi no Bunka, Nanha Rakan Kobushi, Daisei Mon Nanha Toro (Mantis) Kobushi fist ways. Especially important is the Southern area Mantis Kobushi whose founder was Shuanan who came from Fukien Province and formed Shuka no Kobushi. In Tokyo about this time the Go/Nyu Kobushi fist way Shasai Shinkan no Daicho Chugen Sama and Uechi Shuei developed the Yozuiken no Chosho or Yozuiken Literary works on the Mantis hand. They talk extensively of the Three battles or three conflicts and the three stepping techniques and small hand techniques. According to Shushiwa no Kobushi Ho whose origins stem from Shu Ka or the house of Shu no Kobushi Ho the three battles are the keys to all technique mastery. Now the questions her did Uechi-Ryu get its origins from Shuka no Kobushi Ho? Yüklə 4,92 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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