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\n<\/p><\/div>"}. Teaching, learning, or even writing about martial arts was prohibited. Shotokan practiced according to the original karate-DO syllabus does have a developed grappling component, not always seen in the typical curriculum, and you know more than I on that score. If I remember correctly, one way in which all karate is the same is the concept that "karate begins and ends with courtesy". The effective use of the upper body; shoulders, back, arms, elbows and hands to produce dynamic It's the individual who brings the excellence and your comment is ample demonstration. It was really great article . |
Then I could afford one of these gi's one piece at a time GREAT article Jesse! Jesse Enkamp
But instead of waiting several years to know why we did it that way, I was shown an application and the difference in performing it improperly and properly and how all those little tweaks made the application so much more effective. Put on an interpretation, usage that is practical. Keep up your great work Jesse & don't forget to visit me in Sydney when you come to Australia. Numerous changes happened to the original Okinawan Karate when it came to mainland Japan. The feet are shoulder width apart, facing forward. Its because young Okinawans needed skill for self-defense more than ever. Put your front foot in front of you at a 45 angle. "Men are rational animals" (Aristotle) is a definition, whereas men have two legs, and so forth, is just the description of men. "* Got questions? Great article, I must be more nerdish and also go to Okinawa . If it is not a part of your dojo or organization, have a decency to respect those who's is. This book covers the ancient history of Okinawan karate and the detailed, in-depth research of events and life stories of pioneers of karate. Good day Jesse-san. I often see MMA lauded as ahighly effective art, and quite rightly so, it is effective. And if all cannot be equal, then surely there is a worst and best existing on the far ends. We're all champions! Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Kyokai [Sandangi] Renzoku Bunkai. It was just a matter of adjusting and incorporating a couple of principles. Ive trained very little in Japan, but did notice that all the Tokyo instructors (SKIF) used "hai" a lot, besides osu. We do not use very long low stances. He and his successorChojun Miyagi(1888-1953) made several basics. While I did not choose Shotokan for my style, I do think it is often underestimated and you speak directly to that. I'm a Shodokan lineage Goju-ryu practitioner, our school also does Ryuei-ryu kobudo, and my wife used to practice Shotokan. It is inaccurate to say that all Okinawan karate has high stances. He has also just delivered a rather devastating blow to the inside of the opponent's left arm at the inside of the elbow and locked it. Putting them in a box called Japanese karate and saying that Okinawan karate is superior in that Japanese karate lack what "real" karate is all about says more to me about you, that it actually does about karate (not distinguishing between Okinawan or Japanese). If all you judge Karate is as a means to winning a fight, then I'm afraid you miss the point of studying karate. But if you're just going through a routine in kata, then exactly how does knowing that help you? It'The stance allows you to reach far and generate a great deal of power as you move forward. It would be fun to compare and contrast the articles. But anOkinawan sensei willoftenremind you of the purpose of akata instead. Here are two good warm up exercises and nice way to cover some ground fighting if you ever end up in this position. Interesting! There is nothing wrong with attempting to prove which style is better. Sport & sport fighting is a physical exercise.
IMHO, you are faulting my knowledge of MMA rather than responding to my statement. I'm really interested in how you're balancing the two training styles. This style mainly focuses on direct attacks, so there is a lot of emphasis on the Katas. I respect all traditional Karate styles, there's a benefit in every single one of them. Enjoy! Great article, sir. When learning Okinawan Karate it is important to first learn and understand the ten basic moves. All rights reserved. Once you accept that, you can move beyond mere Styles. To those who think and say that Shotokan is not practical, with all do respect, I say, they're full of it. those taught this changed kata should be aware that
In the 53 years since I started karate training, I have trained with both Okinawan and Japanese instructors, and found both systems to be beneficial and useful.
I've been a few times in Japan but never practicing karate and never in Okinawa. A good example can be seen in Kusanku with the drop after the one-legged turn (or jump, in some styles), but there is another drop into a low stance in some versions. Sanseiru, 8. Very happy to learn something new. To me, club or style is good if the bunkai practiced meets the objective, and the objective should be towards effective defense against aggression on the street like the old masters said. Many other kata stances are explored, and the footwork is discussed and explained. // this script is free to use and distribute Raise one leg and place its ankle behind the knee of the standing leg. Place your knees on the floor and rest your buttock on the top of your feet. Bend your knees and turned them inward (to protect the groin). So I do not see the point of diminishing Japanese karate over Okinawan karate in this way, as you aim too widely. Didnt know these differences. As a 100% Okinawan and practitioner of the art, I appreciate how you put almost every important aspect of Okinawan Karate into well-explained words. The Goju Ryu style was created from the life-long work of two great Okinawan Karate teachers, Kanryo Higaonna (1853-1915) and his student Chojun Miyagi . I agree 100% The only weapon associated with our style is the Japanese sword and that is because of our Jujutsu roots. After he mastered the Chinese fighting style, he came back and trained many other karatekas in Okinawa and mainland Japan. Ok about the term "kime": My opinion about it was for years the combined meaning as "Ki" (Power, Spirit, Energy) and "Me" (meaning something like "pointed"). They call this move the "fente". I've been studying and practicing Karate, practical self-defense and Zen Buddhism for more than 35 years. Gichin Funakoshi, the writer of this book, was an honorable master of Okinawan Karate of his time. Shotokan was just the most popular style at the time these applications were being propagated ie mid 20th century (both in Japan and elsewhere). Shorin-Ryu, in general, does not have Sanchin-dachi, while Goju-Ryu does, but they do it differently than Uechi-Ryu.
It is mainly used in kata and as a conditioning stance to strengthen glutes, thighs, and hips. I just wanted to set the record straight not just give an opinion. Thanks for the insight into why things are the way they are and how things are done differently elsewhere!
Hello sir, I really liked this article and I wanted to request your permission to translate it into spanish and post it to a public Facebook Karate page. Fantastic Article. That's unfortunate, but a reality. In some styles, yes, and in some styles, no. But in Okinawa, almost every dojo has weapons on the wall. I am from Belfast but I now live in Manchester. . You can see it after the classic twist/cover/chop in this old video of Yasuharu Makishi Sensei, who was a senior student of Nagamine Shoshin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKURGTA5AmM. I switched over pretty much immediately because it just made more sense and felt right. As a matter of fact the more think about it, I remember one of my Isshinryu Instructors saying that if he wanted to kick someone in the face. Thanks for sharing! It would be nice to know what they look like and a bit of history. Karate seems to be quite a lot Chinese to me. This language is still used by traditional masters in Okinawa. God forbid someone's feelings get hurt. . IMHO, where I am critical of you, is the expectation that every poster on a blog has to be of your knowledge level, be a student of Wado Ryu, & have the in-depth knowledge of what your specific dojo is competing in, before they can have an opinion based on their own invested karate training & experience. 2. I went over this web site and I believe you have a lot of wonderful information, saved to favorites (:. IMO, I think there is great benefit to incorporating the comparative information into one's karate training regimen. Suggestion for guest article(s):
my wish is to visit okinawa and learn karate as in the olden days before i die. Thanks for sharing this informative post!! Although these moves are basic Karate moves, they are still only meant to be done in cases of self defense! The East-West Okinawan Karate was not designed for demonstrations or shows. Almost everyone I know that comes from Shorin-Ryu understands that our origin is Shaolin Kung Fu. Were committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission.
Distribute your weight evenly on both feet. You are shown the how. Shodokan was founded by Higa Seiko, one of the most famous masters of Naha-Te in Okinawa. Goju-ryu ()is one of the main traditional style of Okinawan Karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Partial or total reproduction or republication is strictly forbidden. Okinawan styles make great use of the closed hand, and the delivery of the fist centers mainly on the straight thrust method. You are espousing knowledge that is to be taken as fact. I was patiently awaiting for a good article- and my patience just deserved a prize. Whether you're looking for a way to get fit or just want to learn some self-defense techniques, Okinawan karate styles offer something for everyone! Couldn't agree more. |
Wish I had money enough to live in Okinawa, learn their language and their karate! 1. This amazing book written by master Nagamine gives excellent insights into Shorin-Ryu karate, its history, stances, and katas. Kenwa Mabuni 3. 3. They were exagerated to increase the athleticism of practice, and to build leg strength. Okinawan karate uses higher stances and practices a bit more mobility moving in various directions to achieve tai sabaki or superior positioning. I feel every true martial art is a unique entity unto itself. Geesh! We don't use your nomenclature. Kobudo. Sure, the Okinawan tempo can seem slow comparedto the kill-or-be-killed tempo in some Japanese dojos but Iblame it on the tropical heat. They couldn't care less whether your stances/form looked pretty, as long as you could show that you understood the PRINCIPLE. Not only that, Chinese fighters used those same training tools to condition themselves. Like you I have studied karate in Okinawa when my parents were stationed there many years ago. Great Post!!!! Domo Arigato Gozaimasu. We all have heard about karate since our childhood, but only a few of us know how it actually began. I agree with all of the points, especially the stances. Interesting articles to read through - thanks again Jesse :), iam an indian 61 years old practising karate and a 4th dan in grandmasters hayashi ha shitoryu karate in india your article on japanese and okinawa styles is very enlighting for me. Whereas the deep Japanese stance is designed for competition. Nobody has the truth.
Wasn't this the exact theme of one of the author's comparisons? I don't want to be a burden, but I still have some questions about studying karate in Okinawa. Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957). In some styles, yes, and in some styles, no. Karate Stances - A Perfect Karate Foundation: Traditional Okinawan Karate Stances Traditional Okinawan Karate Stances Soke Hausel demonstrates yoko geri kokomi (side kick) on the 1.4 billion year old Sherman Granite near Happy Jack, Wyoming. Nunchaku is two small round sticks connected with a chain. Todd Litzy. It would be nice to be able to pick up Karate again and not injure myself. The techniques are primarily fast and hard, but soft ones are also allowed. Seems mainland Japan is trying to make everyone adopt the idea that they're a unique culture by changing parts of their history. If you want your opinion respected then don't promote it as fact. They did have some deep and long stances. IMO, I think the article's author comparison of Okinawan & Japanese karates extremely valuable in understanding what it is we are striving for in different conventions & traditions of karate training. It's considered a Japanese style. Good job, also if hai means yes in Japanese why is it said in an Okinawan dojo? The Okinawans combined Chinese martial arts with the existing local variants to form T-te ( Tuudii), also sometimes called Okinawa-Te ( Uchinaa-dii). I guess I might start another martial art like wing chun or boxing. Sincerely
I really have enjoyed this article. The open practice and eventual popularity of Okinawan karate blossomed in 1901 when the Commissioner of Education, Shintaro Ogawa, recommended that it be included in the physical education of the first middle school of Okinawa. Naha-te (, Okinawan: Naafa-dii) is a pre- World War II term for a type of martial art indigenous to the area around Naha, the old commercial city of the Ryukyu Kingdom and now the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture . 2. Ive NEVERheard the term Osu! On you list of kobudo, you forgot eiku bo. Likewise, if you want to be effective at self-defense or fighting, you must practice it in a realistic way. I've been a few times in Japan but never practicing karate, also never in Okinawa. Excellent article sir. Okinawan sys Continue Reading 8 1 Wayne Irvine *confidence as well as self-preservation. So it was not that one was more important than the other, but rather, how they were the opposite sides of the same coin- or another example of yin / yang.. 5. I also believe that this method is a means to develop more of the isometric strength sought by traditional karate training, AND more importantly mental discipline. Strike your leg as if you were hitting another person in the leg area with your knee.
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