While this video shows the book, I am not suggesting buying a copy as it is in Japanese.
An interesting reference to the Chinese text “The Bubushi” as
opposed to the Okinawan book of the same name is found in the Big Blue Ueichi
book “The Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Master Text A Historical Perspective During the Reign of Uechi-Ryu”
An Unofficial Translation By David W. Smith
Next we shall
cover the Bubishi [Wu‑pei chih]
In China there was a
document known as the Heiho Sho or The Art of War Record. In the
above-mentioned Kikishinsho which was an era of military writing and recording
the Heihosho and the Kikoshinsho were two bright jewels during this era and
were used extensively as guides for military planners.
The author as of this
publication knew that the Bubishi opened up a new era in the year 1621. Boengi
the supposed author of the Bubishi during the opening of the Ming era was there
during most military preparedness exercises, which involved the martial arts.
Even though this era was a troubled one it moved on. The main point here is to
explain some of the records surrounding this document and how it was brought to
light. Some time after this edited version was released were many
commentaries on some of the earlier
claims on certain other arts and their validity.
The Bubishi by
Boengi’s was established as a valid military record of war or strategists or
planners. Another individual Bokon who was a Fukien government envoy who was
Boengi's grandfather was also a renowned military planner during many campaigns
and had much input to the Bubishi.
He was also known for
his many private seminars he gave to many soldiers on the art of war When
Boengi was 15 years of age he had already finished the Bubishi which was in (5)
sections encompassing 240 volumes and was broken down follows:
Section 1 Heiketsuhyo (Comments on Secret Soldiers
Vol's 1‑18)
Section 2 Senryaku (Strategy Treatise Vol's 19‑51)
Section 3 Chinrensei (Experience of the Training
System Vol's 52‑92)
Section 4 Gunshi (Information on Material War
Reserves Vol's 93‑147)
Section 5 Sendo (Extent and Effect of Occupation
Operations Vol's 148‑240)
These are but general
classifications but of interest are the Senjin To & Chiju or Battle Plan
Map, which detail the Martial Arts, Guns or Armaments in the form of
illustrations. These were detailed in the ancient and modern soldiering.
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Kobushi ‑
In literature it is
difficult to explain the laws that surround the use of the fist. There is great
power inherent in the use of these laws surrounding the fist and its peculiar
techniques. One of the basic laws is the understanding of nature.
However, to write details on this is
difficult. It is something that has to be experienced rather that written
about. The idea though is one of peace and harmony. The other is justice and
righteousness. One must meditate on the fist and its properties. All of mans
avaricious must be eliminated in order for the fist way to work properly. One
must know when to draw the line in its use and methods.
One must never rush
headlong into this idea of the fistway. Its like riding a wild horse it takes
time to tame the mind, body, and spirit and harnessing the influences in order
to make this system work. There is good information in the Kiki Shinsho about
Kobushi‑Ho. It also warns against imitating any of basics, models or
influences. It takes serious study to master these techniques and their ways.
This is especially so
when in battle. One must always keep a fluidity or harmony with the hands and
feet. When one enters a school to learn the fist way the main point stressed is
one must have extensive knowledge of body basics. The fist way is convenient
but with without learning the proper basics one will achieve nothing. I also
believe that the leg law is under rated and more emphasis should be place on
its techniques. The legs for example or used to repel and used with discretion.
The thighs and its uses with the rest of
leg must also be understood as they apply to offensive/defensive techniques.
The mysteries of the earth or nature must be understood and how the interplay
with the fist and the leg. The strength one must develop in order to pierce or
penetrate with the hand or foot is very important to develop and used properly.
Techniques like the horizontal and
vertical hand strikes and their basics are paramount in this style. These
techniques will serve the user well if used properly. The selection of a hand
technique and its uses whether hard or soft righteous or flash techniques is
very important especially when applying different power techniques with the
strike so one must have intimate knowledge of power and its influences in order
to deal with a variety of opponents. Re‑direction of another influence in non‑concordance
hangs in the balance here.
The names, minuteness to detail and the
names of these movements may appear strange but they have a purpose. The timing is important here especially
before and after the strike. Also the idea of quietude is important to
master. These techniques can even be
practiced in the dark. Those who emit
negativity will be seen in their Wa whether it is light or dark.
This negativity can be identified and
used against an opponent. One must no
and practice the basics well. Once the
meaning is understood of the basics then the development of the spirit can
begin. One must shun the mundane and
once this is done the techniques will follow, as they should. One must both sides of the coin of Kobushi-Ho
the light and dark sides. The righteous way can be very fast like a
thunderbolt. But one must not stumble or
be clumsy along the way. Never over
extend ones talents. Always mask your
intent with your Wa or spirit even while on the edge. The improper assession of a situation can be
reason for failure. This is especially
so when one goes into a situation with poor planning or fore thought. Negativity must be eliminated.
In order for a technique or an attack to
be successful one must stand tall in the face of adversity, study under a good
teacher and possess the standard basics required of good techniques which
commanded esteem among fellow students, seniors, and teachers alike. This will enable the adept to expand his
thought processes. Many people who want
to learn cannot because they try to hard.
One ceases to learn or try then the insight will manifest itself. That was how it was taught in the old
days. Even in the Sung era the (32) ways
of the fist had to be properly learned.
The monkey fist is the luring fist.
The influences it takes to properly learn this fist way is very
difficult therefore one must study long and hard to master these techniques.
Of the 36 techniques, which comprise they
Way (24) of the techniques were discarded.
But after a while they were re-looked at and for possible
re-introduction into the
system again (8) of these
techniques were flashing
or guarding techniques and (11)
of them are short strike
techniques. Then there are the backbone or red techniques
which consist of (8)
techniques. The techniques were used to
strengthen the backbone. There are
several other techniques i.e., East Mountain Technique, Plum Technique,
Semi-Heavenly Technique plus several thigh or leg techniques. There were also bird techniques emulating the
hawk, which were used for arresting and capturing an enemy.
Of the thousands of techniques some
granted are better than others but they are all based on virtuous or righteous
ideals in Shorin-ji and can be thought of as a three cornered style supported
by three pillars. When these come
together anything is possible. The
spear laws also play an important role in this theory. It was almost as important as the fist way.
However, each possession had its price.
Each instructor had basics in most other arts but only placed priority
on one. It appeared they had knowledge
of many things but not in anything particular this was the ultimate deception
for most and that his how they hid their talents and their way. To possess something
was to have nothing according to the Tao. Study under
an approved teacher in order to see the real way.
This way students were
taught properly in an correct environment.
The idea of negativity was also an important issue taught by the
teachers to the students. Errors can
surface during training and combat that can detract one from the problem at
hand. This could prove to be fatal. When the student is young it is important to
instill the right virtues. That is why a
mountain area is conducive to training a body proper. When training amidst
nature one can learn many things. By
learning the snake positions one can learn these principles inherent in
nature. The snakes attacked is
predicated on two fronts the head and the tail.
Either one can inflict or entrap its prey.
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