Naihanchi / Tekki

ナイハンチ / 鉄騎

Classical Okinawan Kata performed entirely along a linear side-to-side embusen in Kiba-dachi stance.

Quick Facts

CategoryConcept / Principle

Pronunciation/[nye-hahn-chee] / [tek-kee]/

Alternative NamesIron Horseman, Wall fighting kata

Definition

Naihanchi (renamed Tekki / 'Iron Horseman' in Shotokan) simulates combat in confined spaces (back to a wall or narrow alley). Moving strictly sideways in Kiba-dachi, it develops close-range elbows, knee defenses (Nami-gaeshi), and grappling counters.

Related Terms

Empi / Hiji肘 / 猿臂

Elbow joint and striking surface in Japanese martial vocabulary.

Kiba-dachi騎馬立ち

Wide side-facing stance resembling riding a horse with parallel feet.

Kata型 / 形

Codified sequence of martial movements representing defense and attack against imaginary foes.

Nami-gaeshi / Returning Wave波返し

Unique foot block snapping the sole upward along the opposite thigh in Kiba-dachi stance.

Associated Martial Arts

Takamura Shindo Yoshin-ryu Tenjin Shin-ryu Jujutsu Jikishin-ryu Jujutsu Shito-ryu Byakuren Kaikan Asayama Ichiden-ryu Tenjin Shin'yo-ryu Jujutsu Shotokan Kyushin-ryu Jujutsu Takagi-ryu Jujutsu Chokushin-ryu Jujutsu Shindo Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu Unkei-ryu Jujutsu Seidokaikan Karate Sekiguchi-ryu Jujutsu Hontai Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu Shinno Shinto-ryu Jujutsu Kyokushin Budokai Shibukawa-ryu Jujutsu