Important Facts Name

Important Facts
Name:  Nijuroku
Meaning:  26 Movements
Origin:  United States (1960?)
Creator:  George E. Mattson

Nijuroku

Nijuroku is an exercise (not an official Uechi kata) created by Sensei George E. Mattson, the person recognized for introducing Uechi-Ryu to America. Because Nijuroku is not an official part of the system, many schools do not teach it. This is unfortunate because it is a very useful tool in learning many of the basics of Uechi-Ryu. Nijuroku utilizes many of the stances in the style, which force students to practice their strength, stability, and balance. Moreover, the exercise emphasizes basic punches, kicks, and blocks, while moving from stance to stance. Although Nijuroku is not a standardized rank requirement in the Uechi-Ryu system, if taught, it is usually learned at an early level, around the same time as Kanshiwa. As well as the obvious benefits to practicing Nijuroku, along with Kanshiwa and the aiding exercises, it helps prepare students for Kanchu.

Nijuroku

	a	Stand with heels together and feet at 45 degrees.
	b	Bow and bring hands to post position in fists.
	c	Migate to the left in a left sanchin stance, while passing the right hand over the left. End with the right hand in chamber position and the left hand extended forward at chest level. Throw two seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	d	Turn around by moving through a horse-stance into a right sanchin stance (right foot must move first). Pass the left hand over the the right, and throw two seiken punches starting with the left hand.
	e	Migate to the left in a left sanchin stance while passing the right hand over the left. Throw two seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	f	Step to a right fighting stance, and throw a right seiken punch (middle) followed by a left seiken punch (low).
	g	Miwate to a left sanchin stance and throw two middle-area seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	h	Throw a shomen geri with the right leg (rear foot) and step forward to a right fighting stance when finished
	i	Throw two low seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	j	Moving the left foot slightly, turn the body to a 45 degree angle to the left in a horse-stance and throw two middle-area seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	k	Miwate to a left cat-stance, with the right hand remaining in a chamber position.
	l	Throw a left shomen geri and slide forward to a left fighting stance. Throw a low seiken punch with the right hand.
	m	Throw a right shomen geri and a left seiken punch at the same time. Move forward to a right sanchin stance and throw two seiken punches starting with the left hand.
	n	Miwate to a left sanchin stance and throw two seiken punches starting with the right hand
	o	Throw a left sokuto geri and return to a left sanchin stance, followed by two seiken punches (low).
	p	Step through to a right sanchin stance and throw two high seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	q	Step through to a left sanchin stance and throw a right kake uke
	r	Step forward to a right fighting stance and throw a low gedan uke with the right hand.
	s	Throw a left low seiken punch, followed by a left shomen geri (rear foot). Return to a right sanchin stance.
	t	Miwate to a left sanchin stance, and throw two seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	u	Step through to a right sanchin stance and throw two seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	v	Step through to a left sanchin stance and throw two seiken punches starting with the right hand.
	w	Return the left hand to a chambered position (the same as the right hand).
	x	Place the hands at your sides, heels together and bow.