The Taikyoku series is a series of kata in use in several types of karate.The name Taikyoku (太極) refers to the Chinese philosophical concept of Taiji.The Taikyoku kata were developed by Yoshitaka Funakoshi and introduced by Gichin Funakoshi as a way to simplify the principles of the already simplified Pinan/Heian series. These will be in two phases. Phase 1 will be preparation for more intense plyometric and jump exercises along with “slower” strength exercises. Phase 2 will be more specific to karate with more intense plyometrics and jumps and “faster” strength exercises. Strength training will occur two days a week to allow for adequate karate training. History Of Kanku Dai. Lorem Ipsum. Unlike most kata of Chinese origin, Kanku-dai was formed in Okinawa. Before being changed to Kanku-dai, the kata was originally called Kusunku and was named after a Chinese military advisor who came from China to Okinawa at the request of Okinawa’s king. He (Kusunku) lived in Okinawa from 1756-1761. Kiai 気合 is a Japanese term used in karate for a short spirited shout, that is used to focus energy when performing an attacking or defending move. The term kiai is a combination of Ki (life force), and Ai (meaning to blend or harmonize). These are just my views on the karate kiai, I am sure other karateka may have differing views. .

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