Kata
Chinto performed by Zenju Shimabukuro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX96cc_UFE8
Richard Medrano Jr
Look at the way this is done strong great timing and
the focus is outstanding.
Andy Rodriguez Okay. I shared this You Tube video, but there is already
debate whether or not this is Zenji Shimabukuro Sensei. Some believe this is
the late Master Masahuru Sakimukai who first trained with Zenji Sensei in
Osaka, and later went to Okinawa to train with Zenryo Shimabukuro Sensei in
Okinawa. Zenji Sensei and Sakimukai Sensei opened a dojo in Osaka together in 1962,
but Zenji Sensei retired early after Zenryo Sensei's passing. Sakimukai Sensei
continued on his budo journey with Chintokan approved by Zenryo Sensei before
his passing. Sakimukai Sensei was my Sensei, but it is hard to tell if this is
actually him or Zenji Sensei? I am checking into this with the Takae Ryu
Association who posted this video, and is claiming this is Zenji Sensei. Zenji
Shimabukuro Sensei is Zenryo Shimabukuro Sensei's nephew and cousin to Zenpo
Shimabukuro Sensei alive and well living in Okinawa today. Thank you!
Andy Rodriguez Looks like same individual performing Tokumine no Kun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvMccjvos0
Foster Morrison I enjoyed that! Thank you for posting.
Dan Smith The video is of Sakimukai sensei. I knew Sakimukai sensei
when he was visiting and training in the Jagaru Seibukan dojo between 1969 to
1972. He was my sempai and we trained together often when he visited before and
after Zenryo sensei's death October 14, 1969. I have photographs and video of
Sakimukai sensei that I can share with you that were taken in the Jagaru dojo
before and after Zenryo sensei's death.
Zenji Shimabukuro trained in the Jagaru dojo for a
short time when I first arrived on Okinawa. He quit training before Zenryo
sensei passed away when he opened up his first business which was open until 9
pm each night. I have continued to see Zenji San most times I go to Okinawa(
one to two times a year for more than 20 years) his business grew quite large.
He sold it a few years ago and is retired. His athletic passion became bowling
where he became one of the best on Okinawa.
Foster Morrison Cool. The Zen of Bowling!
Andy Rodriguez Hello Sensei Dan Smith, I have done further research on
the video of the individual performing Chinto. I senior student of Sensei Ed
Takae shared with me that when viewing this footage with him before his
passing, that Sensei Ed Takae stated that Zenji Sensei was the only one who
could perform Chinto in this manner. Also, another source (brother in budo) had
reached out to Sensei Walter Dailey. Sensei Walter Dailey viewed the Chinto
video above and stated that he couldn't be sure if it was Zenji Sensei or
Sakimukai Sensei. What is clear to me is that if it is indeed Sakimukai Sensei
performing this Chinto, I would conclude that Zenji Sensei and Sakimukai
Sensei's version of Chinto was very similar. Thank you for sharing. Best
Regards, Andy Rodriguez
Dan Smith No doubt it is Sakimukai sensei. Zenji did not wear a
black gi top. The use of the black gi was from Sakimukai sensei and Takenuchi
sensei. I am away from home and when I return I will share video of Sakimukai
sensei and photos of zenji. No doubt of the body build it is not Zenji.
Andy Rodriguez Looking forward to seeing video and photos.
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