Joe Swift obtained a copy for me about 2000. Of
course it was in Japanese but he sent me the following message giving me a
rough idea what was in the book.
Subj: Otsuka
Tadahiko: Chugoku, Ryukyu Bugeishi
Date: 1/4/2000
Hi Victor-san,
Here is the chapter-age of the Bubishi applications book.
Joe
Part One (p.7)
This chapter contains details Otsuka’s about martial studies including his take on the meaning
of the Gojuryu forms based upon research and training in Taiwan, Philippines, HK, China, et.al.
Chen Taiji Quan and “Koryu” Taij Quan Pedagogy
Contains comparative charts
of the ’32 Long Fist' techniques and various other Tai Chi forms (mostly Chen)
and the 48 Bubishi diagrams.
Part Three (p.41)
Basic Principles for
Applying the 32 and the 48
This chpter contains
diagrams explaining the relationship between postures and motion, among other
deep stuff <G>
Part Four (p. 49)
Applications of the 32
Long Fist Techniques.
Part Five (p. 121)
Comparative Analysis of
the Applications of the 32 and the 48
Part Six (p. 225)
Kiko Shinso Fist Techniques
History and partial translation of the Quan Fa section
of the Kiko Shinso.
Part Seven (p. 271)
Ryukyuan
BubishiThe original Miyagi lineage Bubishi
Part
Eight (p. 297)
Happoren
The
Whooping Crane form believed to be the origins of the Gojuryu Sanchin.
Related
articles:
An
excellent source, however this post by Andreas Quanst is in German and you will
have to translate it into English.
http://ryukyu-bugei.com/?p=839
1 comment:
Robert Chu -
32 long fist was earlier than Chen Tai Ji, it was Qi Ji Guang’s creation, the famed Ming general ego fought off the dwarf pirates of Japan
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