Nai Ahn Chi Form
Complied Name Meanings
Path of Form China ->
Okinawa ->
Japan ->
Korea ->
Chinese Version
Name(s)
· Nai Fuan Chin - Internal Divided Conflict. Possibly developed from "T'ang-Lang" (Praying Mantis) or Ch'in-Na (Grappling) styles of Chinese Martial Arts.
Created
Unknown
Okinawa Version
Name(s)
· Nai Fuan Chin - Internal Divided Conflict. Possibly developed from "T'ang-Lang" (Praying Mantis) or Ch'in-Na (Grappling) styles of Chinese Martial Arts.
· Naiahnchin
· Naianchi
· Naifanchi
· Naifuanchi
· Neihanchin
· Naihanchi
· Naihanchi Shodan
· Naihanchi Nidan - Movements should develop night fighting, grappling techniques, and will develop an unquestionable strength.
· Naihanchi Sandan
Description
Internal Divided Conflict. Possibly developed from "T'ang-Lang" (Praying Mantis) or Ch'in-Na (Grappling) styles of Chinese Martial Arts.
Teaches Sideways fighting and surreptitious steps. The break out into three forms was done to simplify the original Naihanchi movements for school children and College students by removing the dangerous techniques and grappling moves.
It is believed that Sokon Matsumura had an original Naihanchi form that all other splits are based on.
Concentration of strength inside thighs, developing a powerful stance
Developed by Ankoh (Yasutsune) Itosu (Okinawa)
Known Changes
Japanese Version
Name(s)
Tekki
· Tekki Shodan - 29 movements utilizing straddle leg stancce hip variation. Should take one minute to perform
· Tekki Nidan - 26 movements utilizing grasping and hooking techniques. Should take one minute to perform.
· Tekki Sandan - 36 movements continuous middle level blocking. Should take one minute to perform.
Description
Tekki means Iron Horse Developed by Ankoh (Yasutsune) Itosu (Okinawa) by revising and adapting older Naihanchi Kata, and renamed by Funakoshi. Promotes flexibility and lower body strength. Inner Step, Rooted to the Ground.
Teaches Sideways fighting and surreptitious steps. The break out into three forms was done to simplify the original Naihanchi movements for school children and College students by removing the dangerous techniques and grappling moves.
Known Changes
Korean Version
Name(s)
· Chul Ghi
· Ne Bboo Jin - See Nai Ahn Chi (Korea). Alternate Name Neh Bo Jin (Neh - Inside, Bo - Step, Jin - Advance).
· Neh Bo Jin
· Naihanji
· Nai Ahn Chi
· Nai Ahn Chi Cho Dan
· Nai Ahn Chi Ee Dan
· Nai Ahn Chi Sam Dan
Description
The Korean animal spirit associated with the form is the Bear. The desired intentions of the form are to have a powerful, unstoppable defense. Created during the Song Dynasty approximate 900 years ago. Form originally form Kang Yu Ryu and assumed created by Jang Song Kae who founded that style.
Teaches Sideways fighting and surreptitious steps. The break out into three forms was done to simplify the original Naihanchi movements for school children and College students by removing the dangerous techniques and grappling moves.
According to Grandmaster Uk Lee this form was devised 950 years ago during the Song Dynasty, by the founder of the Kang Woo Ryu school of Martial Arts. It is characterized by a horse riding posture in all movements, with both feet placed toe-in.
Created
Mid to Late 1000's by Jang Song Kye in the Northern China province of HA BUK
Known Changes
Our version has replaced the front/sweep kick with a Sidekick opening on the first move of the first set.
Nai Ahn Chi Form Information ©2001 (updated 4/6/2001) Dave Hacker [email protected]