I have visited many sites that host the ken-po goku-i to include the Isshinkai web site where few if any actually provide any type of explanation as to its use, purpose, and intent in regards to the practice of karate/karate-do/Isshinryu. This puzzles me a good deal when I have witnessed threads discussing its importance to Tatsuo Sensei and the Isshinryu system.
What does this mean regarding the terse tome of Chinese boxing, etc.?
Even the one book published on the title did not convey anything of value other than the expressing of a person's personal views of karate with little or no reference to the content of the ken-po goku-i.
I even had an opportunity to have a very astute and professional karate-ka stationed on Okinawa seek an answer yet could not find anyone who could elucidate. It would appear that it is up to those who wish to research and theorize but the crux of the matter is whether it works for that person or not.
Regardless, have fun and remain open minded. "All bottles are good, they all serve a purpose." - Shimabuku Tatsuo Sensei Okinawan Isshinryu Karate-do.
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