I have had the privilege of learning many martial arts and budo techniques from Kai Kuniyuki Master, including karatedo, aikido, jujutsu, and taijutsu.

 This time, I would like to write about one of them, 『Tai Chi 』. And about my senior sister disciple, who is also my senior.

 I began learning Tai Chi from Master kai in 2016. There are various styles of Tai Chi, and from Master Kai, I was able to learn both 『Yoshiki taikyokuken』and『Sohen taikyokuken』 .

『Yoshiki taikyokuken』emphasizes slow, smooth, large movements performed continuously at a steady pace.

『Sohen taikyokuken』is similar to 『Yoshiki taikyokuken』 but incorporates faster movements in certain parts (kicking techniques, striking downward with both hands from above) and maintains a continuous flow with variations in speed.

 These are the key characteristics I learned from Master Kai.

  The students who learned Tai Chi from Master Kai were my senior sister disciple, Ms. Kimiko Motomachi and myself.

 Ms. Kimiko Motomachi studied under Master Kai even before I joined the dojo. She has now practiced, trained, and taught Tai Chi for 18 years and is an inheritor of both 『Yoshiki taikyokuken』and『Sohen taikyokuken』 .

 I am deeply indebted to Ms.Motomachi . She is not only dedicated to training and practice but also a person who cherishes deep human bonds.

 Even though Okinawa and Miyazaki are separated, the invisible “bond” between us allows me to continue my martial arts training and practice today. I am truly grateful for this and feel it anew.

 I will continue to persevere and do my best.

【 Kimiko Motomachi　／　 Inheritor of both 『Yoshiki taikyokuken』and『Sohen taikyokuken』 】

【Nakasone Tomonari】