In old Dojos, there were just empty rooms with hardwood floors to fight on. The purpose of Okinawan Karate has always been mainly self-defense oriented (the Why). Degrading? Nobody has the truth. I practice Shotokan-ryu but I'm enamored with Okinawan Karate because of my short stature, hehehe. Thank you! At the *Seiyo no Shorin-Ryu Karat *Training in traditional martial arts can provide individuals with 0:10. emailE=('martin' + '@' + emailE) BTW, there is another gentleman who has posted elsewhere on this blog who is equally critical of my support for the Japanese karate styles, such as Shotokan. Then you are exposed to the why. The easy thing to do is look @ a karate style, here Shotokan, and point out something that seems lacking. Hi. Well, I have a lot to say to defend my culture, but I save them for good now. Okinawan Karate Styles 1. 1. It taught them humility, dignity, and respect. use of long, deep stances and the development of powerful thrusting and snapping strikes. It was really great article . This is actually funny to me. It also represents techniques and training guides for new karate kids. They are EQUALLY important. In general, you get good at what you practice. In Japanese Karate, the concept of kime is super important. Great observation. I wouldn't brag about being a direct lineage of Funakoshi Sensei, because while he was a great karateka, he didn't teach his students as well as he could have. Try to use full force when executing each maneuver. But in Okinawa, almost every dojo has weapons on the wall. In this case, 93% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. However, I have one thing I wish to point out in your list of the ten most common kobudo weapons you didn't mention eiku. I'm not sure Karate is really Okinawan, rather than Japanese People get hung up on style, and on details. I will not comment on those because I have no knowledge of these so I must hold my comments and just restrict them to Wado Ryu. Close quarters combat, joint manipulation, take downs, attacks to nerves and vital areas. The basic ready stance for kumite is Moto-dachi. Japanese styles tends to perform kiba-dachi low and wide, whereas Okinawan styles use a higher and narrower version of it. Oss has more of an "Umph!" Higher stances. god bless you In the past, Okinawa martial artists did not trust the Japanese and never taught the Japanese bunkai for kata. Literally all karate forms incorporate the twist fist method of striking. I hope I can get back soon. The pictorials in the book provide great help in developing the understanding of each move. One uses what I would call kiba dachi and the other uses the higher naihahchi dachi, what my style would call soto hachi monji dachi. The fact that posters go into specifics with analysis leads to competence, IMO. 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There is nothing wrong with attempting to prove which style is better. [1][2] Karate is now primarily a striking art that uses . The WHY regards the definition, not the description. Goju-ryu () is one of the main traditional style of Okinawan Karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website. Put on an interpretation, usage that is practical. // JavaScripts available at https://www.joemaller.com It was very helpful for me which was a very old karate lover since 1972 . The stances bit is the main thing for me. I now understand - we just have different training and understanding. I also believe that the traditional karate styles, including Wado Ryu, are superior to the conventional training we see in MMA. After many years training in the Japanese mode, I had the opportunity to train with a couple of Okinawan Instructors, and it I do taekwondo and not karate but i like watching you a lot and i like reading about karate, and this was just amazing to read. Get over it! Sensei Mabuni never liked the term, thought it was crass and from a time period when karate was seen as macho and militaristic, rising from over zealous college karate clubshe often corrected students asking they acknowledge with "hai" instead of "issue.". Renzoku means to continue. They need to be easily seen byhuge massesof people! Okinawan karate form focuses more on making a dignified and noble karateka than a good fighter. What makes it stand out is its elementary karate principles. "Tuidi" is also taught, please refer to Shotokan Bunkai and you can also see Naka Tatsuya in Kuro Obi movie demonstrating the locks and throws. Greeting. compare for example 'korean karate' as it manifests in Pfft. How the stance (form) then looks is up to you, as long as you reach your goal . Deep Karate stances can often feel forced, especially for tall Westerners, and tend tobe painful for knees/feet/back. I think in that vein, the author's article is excellent. Sure they're a bit flashy, but "flashy" doesn't necessarily mean ineffective. How this convention fits into traditional karate training is a key question highlighted by the authors discussion. It's considered a Japanese style. He is one of the first masters to teach Karate in Japan. My relatives always say that I am killing my time here Let's discover and explore together the benefits and richness of Karate's Lifestyle - Martial Arts, self-defense, health, spirituality and more! I'm really interested in how you're balancing the two training styles. Good Job!!! Uechi - Ryu Karate Basic Stances | Okinawan Traditional Karate - YouTube " Uechi ryu " is a traditional style of Okinawan Karate.In this video, you can learn Uechi-ryu karate " Basic. This really shows your misunderstanding of Japanese karate. Stances are important in karate as they represent the foundation, or roots of good technique. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. I have always been in love with the history of karate, and the history of Okinawa, one deeply related to the other. However, if you really want to get picky about it. 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. We don't use these at all. Our style of Jujutsu stressed Atemi Waza. As the author points out, so are the Okinawan. best of luck. I have always learnt and taught the how over the why as regards to kata. The body should be squarely forward unless a half-turn han-mi is applied. Sport & sport fighting is a physical exercise. Isma, This was super interesting. Hi, my name is Martin Jutras. I guess I might start another martial art like wing chun or boxing. Distribute your weight evenly on both feet. The main difference is that Okinawans incorporate a lot of their original Martial Arts (Ti) as well. There exist many great teachers out there who are actually trying their best to be true to the art, the school and the inheritance. 1. This may be because you had numerous years training already, so the how was not as important for them to show you, as you had that pretty much down. Branches of the same tree. Maybe Gojo-ryu in Australia and Italy ditto. I like the idea of personal attention from your instructor (sensia ?). BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA etc. It is known as Heiwa no Bu, which means the art of peace in Okinawa. The Best Traditional Karate and Kobudo Classes in the Phoenix Valley. Great article Jesse and I like the way you explain the why not the how in everything you do. Please clickherefor a list of the many different programs that we have to offer you at Ageshio Japan. The comparisons articles of this kind, degrading one style or another are not to be expected of true Budoka at least out of respect. Shorin-ryuadjusts elements of the traditional fighting styles ofShuri-Te. P.S. The most famous Okinawan Karate weapons are as follows : Master Funakoshi once said: Do not think karate belongs only in the dojo.. Personally, I try to mix the best of both. This website uses cookies to help us give you the best experience when you visit our website. In the past, the Higashionna style had more popularity in Okinawa than the Itosu style. Even though your article may be true to many styles, schools, dojos and teachers, the article is not true as a whole. I am a fairly tall person and being pushed by my sensei into loooong zenkuchi dachis and very deeep shiko dachis just didn't sit well for me. (Those of you who attended myseminars will recognise these.). Each Okinawan karate style is derived from either a particular karate masters style or a mix of different masters techniques. My experience is in Goju, My Sensei lived in Okinawa for over 12 years, was an uchi deshi for 3 and even taught at the Honbu Dojo, So he has a pretty good idea of how Okinawan karate is taught. Almost everyone I know that comes from Shorin-Ryu understands that our origin is Shaolin Kung Fu. L and R is pretty much an interchangeable sound in Japan. We speak different languages, aka styles and philosophies. This kata uses stances and attacks comprising of the five previous Pinan kata. This article has been viewed 15,731 times. But in Okinawa, you find them in every corner of the dojo. Wado Ryu uses natural stances especially during kumite, we are a style that is based on Shinto-Yoshin-Ryu Jujutsu and karate from Funakoshi Gichin Sensei, Motobu Choki Sensei and others that the first Grand Master Otsuka Hironori trained with. O.K. Reminds me why I continue to train at the club I do, where the others previously had this group mentality that the sensei was the one true barer of knowledge. Of course it was degrading. In Karate, there are many different stances, each serves a different purpose in terms of movement, defense and offence. There is a mix of both hard and soft techniques. Shotokan was just the most popular style at the time these applications were being propagated ie mid 20th century (both in Japan and elsewhere). Let's be honest, if we're comparing Okinawan Karate to Kyokushin, this article is 100% correct. Karate () is a martial art developed in the in what is now Okinawa, Japan. 2.Why over How. He is one of the pioneers of Okinawan karate. It always surprises me when someone puts out an article on a blog, however, that posters respond so personally. But, the 4 core styles of Okinawa Karate are: Goju-Ryu is one of the old styles of Okinawan Karate. He specializes in Kyokushin karate & believes that style is the truly effective style in actual fighting and that Shotokan is not really effective. Therefore, old-school Karate masters were also masters of Kobudo. Anyone actually see the tuite in photo #8? This "Watered down" version was the one that spread to Japan, USA, and worldwide. Very happy to learn something new. Fantastic Article. Great article. Kakie / kaki-e is pushing hands, and very similar to sticky hands (chi sau) in wing chun etc, although I believe that you use a bit more force in okinawan karate. Thank you for this analysis. I was patiently awaiting for a good article- and my patience just deserved a prize. of Old monk - Pencil Sketch by Soke Hausel Great article! Bo).). This is true.The positions are the basis of a best techniques in Perfect Karate. The most important "aspect" of any martial art is the "person" that is training. You must have both, if you don't know how the why won't matter and if your don't know what you are trying to accomplish it matters little how well you execute your technique. Hello. 3. thanks. I enjoyed reading this article, I did practice Ominawan Karate as a young man, you brought many good memories to me. So I do not see the point of diminishing Japanese karate over Okinawan karate in this way, as you aim too widely. But to say that we change our technique to teach to mass classes is not the case, not for our Dojo anyway. The stances of Okinawan Karate are meant to be practical when applied in self-defense, since they can be quickly and effortlessly reached from your everyday stance. Jessie, as a 17 year old in 1969 and 2 year practitioner of Isshinru under the tutelage of sensei Doug Thompson (Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt.) If I remember correctly, one way in which all karate is the same is the concept that "karate begins and ends with courtesy". As a student of natural history as well as Karate I do have to argue with one point though "A growing bamboodoes not compete with the bamboonext to it". Bunkai is the analysis and application of kata. Although not very useful (my opinion) in itself, many stances and movements are in a way similar to those in okinawan karate. Meaning or bunkai is also taught but usually with the intent to generate enough power to finish with one blow, hence more emphasis on "how" in order to capture the key points to generate it. Being complimentary of how Wado Ryu could apply & succeed in MMA, you say this makes me foolish???? I so wish my former sensei could have been with me. Wonderful reading, thank you for this! It takes a lot of understanding to get it right, YES or NO??. Personal Self-Defense - Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Tempe. Dr. Lucio Maurino (World Karate Champion) Explains & Demonstrates). My belief is that all styles should be amalgamated into one, so that Karate may orderly progress into mans future. Influenced from Shindo yoshin ryu. 3. I have heard and read that there are hundreds of Karate dojos in Okinawa. Quite naturally, this aspect of combat also involves other nasty things like choking, unbalancing, throwing, trapping hands, hitting pressure points and nerve bundles. However, for example in the case of Lyoto Machida, if he uses a Shotokan technique as he often does in MMA, and it is effective, does that mean MMA is effective or the technique is? The stance is shin length and around two fist widths wide, with both legs slightly bent, the front foot facing straight forward and the back foot pointed outward at about 20-30 degrees. Excellent article and very interesting reading. Is there a way for a person such as myself to train in Okinawa or even just visit a Dojo for a look? We teach several applications with the idea to always think "What could I do with this technique, how many applications are there or is there a limit. Wrong! Btw, I'm a fan of yours and I like your other points. The feet are shoulder width apart, facing forward. Interesting! (2)I made some comments based on my understanding of Okinawan vs. Japanese karate. www.gojuryukenkyukai.com www.kenkyukai.com.au Perhaps you should have included Okinawan Flag before Japanese Occupation' even autonomous Symbol. Trust me; youllnever see an Okinawan sensei teach you a spinning hook kick to the head! Interesting article! I'm too old already, but even though I'm 71, I wish some day I'll get to live in Okinawa and learn their karate before I die. I'm very tempted to say, "Oss!" You can't just pretend to be running and you can't pretend to swim. While that might be true, spinning hook kicks have proven their effectiveness in MMA. Individual vs mass training individual training is overrated. I know you mean to be objective - and you come across as objective, you really do - but I, personally, can't help but think Okinawan karate is superior to Japanese in almost every way after reading this. Kanbun uechi was the founder of uechi ryu karate. Ancestor schools. You nailed it sir. Goju-ryuincorporates both circular and linear movements into its basic method, combining hard striking attacks such as kicks and close hand punches with softer open hand circular techniques for attacking, blocking, and controlling the opponent, including locks, grappling, takedowns, and throws. These are easy to do with the right practice and guidance. Keep writing good articles!! Arigato gozaimasu. * An interchange of ideas provokes a learning environment. The walls have hanging calligraphy frames made by Miyagi and have a sculpture of Miyagi Shogun to increase the grace of the dojo. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. The Okinawans combined Chinese martial arts with the existing local variants to form T-te ( Tuudii), also sometimes called Okinawa-Te ( Uchinaa-dii). Muchimi, Gamaku, Meotode, Chinkuchi, Machiwara, Ti, Shinshii, Toudi etc. You have explained to me WHY I love this style of Karate. I really don't know where this idea comes from. However, In those times, the teachers of Okinawa did not give up. My feeling is that the author is trying to convey these differences as a step, a means to better understanding what the traditional styles of karate are trying to accomplish. IMO, I found Gene Foster's expert commentary on Wado Ryu excellent & substantive. I also love learning the differences in karate. You are correct about the Universities and tournaments in Japan during the 50's and 60's causing a large rise in the number of people studying karate. Were committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. The one that leaps out to me is the lock applied to his opponent's right elbow, although there may be something going on with their knees too. That's unfortunate, but a reality. But anOkinawan sensei willoftenremind you of the purpose of akata instead. After he mastered the Chinese fighting style, he came back and trained many other karatekas in Okinawa and mainland Japan. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. All rights reserved. Greetings from the Netherlands , Osu (i apologize if my english wasn't that good xd). As you advanced, over time, they would get smaller and more natural and you started to flow through techniques and stances. It would be nice to know what they look like and a bit of history. In Okinawan karate-do it is ryo-hanchin dachi nor zenkutsu dachi. Its technique and thought were studied and refined by a Tomari-te master, Shinkichi Kuniyoshi (also known as "BUSHI" Kuniyoshi) and passed down to Grand Master Shigeru Nakamura, the founder of Okinawa-kenpo. It is important to make sure your thumb is on top of your fist at all times. According to the masters, they needed to know why they were doing what they were doing. Below you will find a short introduction to each style. karate kata [eg goju] contain many breaks from grabs It was named byChoshin Chibana(1885-1969) in 1933, but the system itself is much older. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. The Tuidi is where most fights go and the dismissal of this and the sensitivity training that fits naturally into applications, is missing the vital core concepts, not to mention the vital targets. Your whole front foot is fat on the floor. Yes Shotokan suffered with bad bunkai being passed down which confused the contexts of close-in street defense and long distance sports-kumite type attacks, and also tried to make everything block-kick-punch thereby missing out 90% of possible applications. A lot of practitioners don't know that Karate is the Okinawan adaptation of Chinese Kung Fu (southern white. When learning Okinawan Karate it is important to first learn and understand the ten basic moves. If it is not a part of your dojo or organization, have a decency to respect those who's is. #1. Perfect article!There's only one Okinawan Karate dojo in my town(Uechi Ryu Karate) and you made me wanna begin walking in that path! Traditional Okinawa Karate ()* Shorin () -ryuis one of the major modern Okinawa styles of Karate and one of the oldest style. They also have tuishou which means push hands in Chinese(Basically a close range training exercise to teach sensitivity if arms ever meet). Sorry to tell the truth . Okinawan Karate is amongst the most popular martial art styles in the world. After a two-year stint in Shotokan 14 years ago, I had to quit because all those really low forcing-my-knees-out-at-awkward-angles stances had ruined my knees, and I still can't stand in a Kiba-Dachi or Kokutsu-Dachi without pain (I try it sometimes). It was not the case with the original Okinawan Karate. Like Nakamoto Masahiro, 10th dan Okinawan Kobudo, once told me after we finished training in his dojo: Karate and Kobudo is like brother and sister. the strike was always there as one simple bunkai.. Stances are important in karate as they represent the foundation, or roots of good technique. I teach portuguese language, so I have understood what you said in terms of the difference between "to describe" and "to define". Going through motions in the air imagining you're breaking someone's arm isn't going to cut it. 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