The word "karate" (/krti/; Pronunciation in Japan: [ (listen) kaate] Pronunciation in Okinawan: [ kaati) is a Ryukyu Kingdom-developed martial art. Nagaminenamed his style in honor of the two most important masters that his teachings were influenced bySokon Matsumuraof Shuri-te andKosaku Matsumoraof Tomari-te. Hey Jim, I never thought of it that way. There are several high ranking Sensei working the class so the quality of the training was never changed because of the size of the class. He was born in Shuri and was an active part of Karate practices in the Ryuku Kingdom. Kobudo. The Essence Of Karate-Do By Shoshin Nagamine, 3. I will tell you there are some huge differences. If you want to be a good swimmer, you must swim. In my experience, small classes would benefit the Shotokan student in much the same way as in other disciplines whether physical or academic. Does that make you feel better?? A take off on the WHY / HOW principle set out in the article is that if we really understand our own karate style, including comparisons against other styles, this can only [help] make us more effective in actual practice. The birthplace is in India, then it made its way to China, then it made its way to Okinawa, then to Japan and then to the Koreas. If it wasn't for Funakoshi's (Shotokan)first steps of demonstrating and propagating Karate to the public, who knows when would it see the "daylight". I have always wanted to go back and get a higher belt (not that the belt really matters). The techniques are primarily fast and hard, but soft ones are also allowed. Shit-ry is synthesis of the Okinawan Shuri-te and Naha-te schools of karate and today is considered one of the four main styles of the . Wasn't this the exact theme of one of the author's comparisons? IMO, I think there is great benefit to incorporating the comparative information into one's karate training regimen. I know you are very busy, but if you have the time please contact me. We can arrange a dojo training session or any program based on your requests. The caveat is that the karate stylist must strive to attain the knowledge & skill level that you espouse, otherwise the MMA conventional stylist will prevail. No Oss/ Ous. Nunchaku is two small round sticks connected with a chain. my wish is to visit okinawa and learn karate as in the olden days before i die. It was designed in the traditional Okinawan karate Dojo style, with a wooden floor and simplistic accessories. The knee is positioned to take advantage of that fact. I watch tournaments and ask myself - how would you use that technique (what are the Bunkai?)? Do Okinawans accept Shotokan as an Okinawan style since its founder Funakoshi Gichin Sensei is Okinawan and the style was founded after Okinawa became a Japanese Prefecture? I've trained in Okinawan-style karate, kendo, and American-style karate (which called itself Okinawan but definitely leaned more towards Japanese in practice). emailE=('martin' + '@' + emailE) To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. I do completely agree with Gene on overly-broad generalizations. Until I visited Okinawa the birthplace of Karate. 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. So you see when you make assumptions about anything you set your self up to look foolish. *Yokoso*! It was founded in 1931 by Kenwa Mabuni. The Meaning of Osu / Oss (+ When You Should NEVER Say 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). Vanity seems to be standing in the way of people who cannot entertain the thought that someone is practicing a superior fighting style than themselves. 2. // this script is free to use and distribute (Related reading: Exposing The Lost Secret of Matsumuras Mysterious Bo Staff). Never separate.. So, Okinawan karate is lots more mental, moral and spiritual than Japanese karate, which is lots material, Nakayama turned Japanese karate into a sport, a competition, but sensei Gichin Funakoshi would never allow karate to become a sport, as long as he lived. Now itlooks like: my ideas about "kime" seems to be much closer to the okinawan idea of chinkuchi, as the interpretations of other karatekas (who seems to focusing on the stopping/arresting part of kime, and not of transferring energy to the target)? My belief is that all styles should be amalgamated into one, so that Karate may orderly progress into mans future. Even though your article may be true to many styles, schools, dojos and teachers, the article is not true as a whole. Kewa Mabuni studied the Okinawan Shuri Ryu Karate in-depth and developed this art form. You cannot build a house on a weak foundation. Use of the ankles, knees, legs and hips to create stable Karate Stances and powerful Karate kicks. If you practiced in Shotokan, I would say great article, you are spot on. But the modern karate forms are used more as a form of sport, close combats, and competitions, in which the main goal is to win the game or score points. I attended classes in a walk up second story dojo maybe 800 sq ft. No one spoke English, it was so hot, I could feel every little grit of sand and so much more. That's unfortunate, but a reality. Please clickherefor a list of Goju-ryu dojos we offer training at. But I think also things vary between federations and Dojo's. Nobody tries to hurt you or outwork you, and there is no holier-than-thou aura around the sensei either. He chose to name the school using the first kanji characters from both masters names Matsu () and the style is pronounced in Japanese Matsubayashi (). Many techniques of Japanese Karate are influenced by other, more established, Japanese martial arts where the optimal movement patterns arewell-researched. Quite naturally, this aspect of combat also involves other nasty things like choking, unbalancing, throwing, trapping hands, hitting pressure points and nerve bundles. The American-style karate called itself "Okinawan", and claimed to be based on Okinawan styles, but the instructors there would spend about 80% of their focus on teaching HOW, and only going into the WHY sparingly. My objection to the article was that it generalized Japanese karate and made assumptions that were not true of my system of Japanese Karate. Perhaps your obscure style might have a mix of all sorts of different stuff to make it a little more well-rounded. These are easy to do with the right practice and guidance. There are good and bad Shotokan clubs, just as there are good and bad clubs of other styles. Thanks, Great article and very much as I run my Dojo (well at leat elements of it). Very happy to learn something new. I went over this web site and I believe you have a lot of wonderful information, saved to favorites (:. I was knowing it (from readings), but my understanding was a result of "looking to sensei - doing it like him (copy and past ;) ) - feel, whats going on in my body". Then kata. "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. olympic referee head kicking [etc].. Keep your front leg in front of you, with your foot pointing forward. The origin of Okinawan Karate dates back to the time when Ryuku Kings came into power. You simply have more classes. Techniques feature one knuckle punches, kicks using the big toe, spear hand that symbolically refer to Tigers Teeth and Crane's beak (moves emulating animal fighting techniques). Personally, I try to mix the best of both. It is obvious to see that Japanese karate had and influence on my predominately Okinawan style that is taught in the states. While it taught me many great things, it was focused on tournament and exhibition. In Okinawan Karate, there is something else: You see, in Okinawan Karate its not important to freezethe technique quickly. The martial art had an evolution separate from it realy opened my eyes to okinawa karate. Due to its central location, Okinawa was influenced by various cultures with a long history of trade and cultural exchange, including Japan, China and Southeast Asia, that greatly influenced the development of martial arts on Okinawa.We would like to introduce you to five main styles: Goju-ryu, Uechi-ryu, Shorin-ryu (&), and Matsubayashi-ryu. I really like your article I for one have never said anything bad about another style of martial art. Contact me! Many other kata stances are explored, and the footwork is discussed and explained. The comparisons articles of this kind, degrading one style or another are not to be expected of true Budoka at least out of respect. 2022 Jesse Enkamp. sir can you tell the difference between shotokan and kyokushin karate ? So you have to experience both. There is a VERY distinct difference between what is practiced in India and Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Imagine you are hitting a person in the groin area with your knee. For Okinawan Karate, the stance is supposed to be practical when applied in self-defense, whereas regular karate has adopted a more competitive and fitness style stance. For Okinawan Karateka, this martial art practice was a way of living. Every system has its place and each of these systems have attributes that make them appealing but no one system is superior to another except to each individual and they choose the system that appeals to their interests. Okinawan Karate is more focused on the whys of each action. Uechi-ryutraining styles are focused only on Sanchin training and body conditioning. Gekisai Dai Ichi Before the creation of Gekisai Dai Ichi and Gekisai Dai Ni, new students of Goju Ryu karate were taught Sanchin for years before being introduced to other katas. Great article Jesse and I like the way you explain the why not the how in everything you do. So when I later started practicing okibawan karate, I already knew how to move, punch and kick, and I didn't have to learn everything from the beginning. I started out with Shudokan (a spin-off of Shotokan) whe I was 8 and finished when I was 16. A growing bamboodoes not compete with the bamboonext to it. If we talk bunkai (the why), there is not much difference at all. That's the point. Nice article, but let me say that I do not agree with you at all in the sense that you generalize way too much in your comments, reasoning etc. The fact that differing karate styles have conventions that some may take issue with, either out of lack of understanding, or alternatively out of better understanding as the case may be, is not patently degrading to the one having a difference of opinion. Due to a reason i cannot explain i am unable to see the images in #3, #4, #6, #8, #9, #10, Thank you so much for your very informative and inspiring articles. Stances are very important in delivering power and also quick responses in various situations and are thus emphasis in Kihon (basic training). Sorry to tell the truth . B- I saw a video who show a kokutsu dachi similitaries to neko ashi dashi, that video is about kyukoshinkai a japanese style Basel on traditional okinawa kata. My question was if was there Kokutsu dachi with i the Plant of the feet on the ground, also goju ryu maybe have his version of kokutsu dachi. The WHY regards the definition, not the description. I am not sure it is important to prove who is better or worse. The original Okinawan karate katas and stances were designed for survival in close combat. Keep up with the info, it is very useful and instructive. Seipai, 6. Karate Titles Bushi: Great martial artist (Okinawan); Warlord (Japanese) Hanshi : Head person of an organization Karateka : A practitioner of Karate Kohai: A student junior to oneself Kyoshi: Master instructor Mudansha : Students without black belt rank Reigi renshi: Polished instructor Sensei: Instructor, Teacher Sempai: A senior student As I have said we are based in Jujutsu. at net, except I know I am getting experience daily by reading such good content. Japanese Karate, on the other hand, is often more focused on the How rather than the Why. It's all about being better for the $$$. Karate for me has always first been a way of life, a way to better myself physically and mentally. I also love the way he teaches, him being on of the students of sensei Taiji Kase he really teaches the old school 'shut up and train' way, but also with a great sense of humor, In Wado we want to keep our options more open that is why we teach many applications for each technique in a kata. Moreover, I believe his original post bears careful reading & re-reading, & I will be doing so. For people without good fundamentals and understanding the "how" and the "why" are equally important. by the* Karate Stances - Japanese Terms "Dachi" or "Tachi" means stance in Japanese, and describes primarily the position of the feet in various Karate stances. The East-West Okinawan Karate was not designed for demonstrations or shows. The Okinawan karate stances are meant to be practical for self-defense by being natural and quick. Good day Jesse-san. To me, the traditional karate practitioner, the real question is, " how do I make my karate effective?" Influenced from Shindo yoshin ryu. Shotokan especially JKA emphasizes building the foundation first hence low and long stances, Kyokushin training structure is similar, that's KIHON basics, the actual combat is another story. You can have library of fancy movements in your head, but without the foundation, they are useless. I learned much that I never came across during 5 years of training in Shorei-Kan Goju-Ryu back in the 70's. // How to make karate Stances // karate stance kaise banaye // Shotokan Karate. There are many sub-styles of Karate. which i am going to present in university. This was a good read. In Japanese Karate, its practiced even less. Not to diminish you in any way whatsoever, but reading this gave me the feeling that I had to say something. I'm a Shodokan lineage Goju-ryu practitioner, our school also does Ryuei-ryu kobudo, and my wife used to practice Shotokan. Keep up the good work on the blog and with the Seishin Gi business. Bend your knees and turned them inward (to protect the groin). There was a coincident move toward using traditional karate training to promote social objectives. Bend your front knee so that it prevents you from seeing your front foot. I only have a few questions about their acceptance towards foreigners. I am a practitioner of Wado Ryu Karate and have been for over 40 years. Differences between styles, federations, locations etc. I see both interpretations. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. The corkscrewing is done in the belief that it creates shock waves that make the blow more penetrating. 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. 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. Copyright2017 Ageshio Japan Co.,Ltd. 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. The Best Traditional Karate and Kobudo Classes in the Phoenix Valley. In kendo (which is VERY Japanese), my sensei did explain the why (which target to hit), but in terms of lecture/lessons, he focused much more on the how (body mechanics, posture, zanshin). But if you're just going through a routine in kata, then exactly how does knowing that help you? Well, thanks for the article, I will continue reading your site and I hope I helped you in some way. One of my opinions is that traditional karate is very sophisticated. Was it bc Japan promoted it and Okinawa did not? My style is better than your style.because of this or that! The names of Okinawan karate kata are summarized in the chapter "Kata meish no gengo k" (Report on my investigation into kata designations)(9). Hello Karate 27 Basic Movements Okinawan Karate Every day Karate at Home Ageshio Japan. 1. In this photo,* The facts are correct, but I think this is mainly true in Shotokan and some related styles. Soke Hausel stands in sumo stance (shiko dachi) while teaching a White Crane form at the University of Wyoming. Uechi-ryumeans Style of Uechi. Higaonna and his heir Chojun Miyagi were the ones to set the base of Goju Ryu. After 52 years of karate & about 12-15 trips to Japan I finally went to Okinawa this August with about 50 of my students. Karate teaches its practitioner the importance of respect while fighting, as the teaching says that karate begins and ends with respect. The fundamentals of karate also say that it always stands on the side of justice., This shows that, unlike other fighting art forms, the Okinawan Karate is all about peace, positivity, and harmony rather than fights. Mike..you got me :) By the way, do you know if they practice kote/ashi kitae in japan karate? Karate seems to be quite a lot Chinese to me. The cross stance is among the most famous karate stances. It instills in some students the idea that I can only use this technique to defend only this or attack only that. Worth mentioning as well, as mentioned by Nagamine-Sensei in some books, are the regional distinctions of katas (Naha-te, Shuri-te, Tomari-te) which is also based mainly on footwork as opposed to what Funakoshi-sensei introduced in mainland Japan (Shorin-ryu, Shorei-ryu) based on body type back in the day. Thanks for the insight into why things are the way they are and how things are done differently elsewhere! The senseis in Okinawan karate also do seem much friendlier, it's a family atmosphere. A police baton-like weapon was used for blocking. Just got a little defensive I suppose? 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". I've been doing some research into Manji-uke as you find it in Bassai/Passai and what I've found is the entire Bassai/Passai sequence was lifted complete, whole as a unit *completely identifiably* from Shaolin (or other style) kung-fu forms. No. Trust me; youllnever see an Okinawan sensei teach you a spinning hook kick to the head! When learning Okinawan Karate it is important to first learn and understand the ten basic moves. 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. There are pictograms found that show techniques used by these ancient cultures. Recent initiatives by Okinawa Prefecture and martial arts officials stimulate Okinawan karate's recognition domestically and internationally, underline its cultural importance, and support three main arguments why not to change its traditional form: (i) The principle of never changing kata: Okinawan karate's battle-and street-fight-verified kata concepts were honed to lethal efficiency and . To say that all are equal is just ludicrous. Learning something individually is often helpful when it comes to academics, e.g. Regards from South Africa. Was there the Kokutsu dachi shotokan version ( with the plant of the feet on the ground)on okinawa karate? The most famous Okinawan Karate weapons are as follows : Master Funakoshi once said: Do not think karate belongs only in the dojo.. We shall not forget the true essence of Budo ( I trust you know what it is). Japanese Karate has evolved following the Japanese character specially in the period before and just over II World War. My branch of Shorin-Ryu does not have any kokutsu-dachi, for example, but other branches do. A common Okinawan exercisefor practicingtuidiis called kakiea sensoryflow drill, oftencalledpushing hands in the West. fighting? I have trained in Okinawan Karate (Isshinryu) and most of our kicks were always below the waist. . When Karate was introduced to Japan,manythings changed. 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. Kushanku kata bunkai Stances and focus of the Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate system should allow a karate practitioner to gain enough focus over time to generate one punch knock out power. Because that was the goal when Karate was introduced to the various universities around Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto in the middle of the 20th century. But just one question, if hai means yes in Japanese why do they say it in an Okinawan dojo? Shodokan was founded by Higa Seiko, one of the most famous masters of Naha-Te in Okinawa. After reading this article i can really see that Okinawan Karate has such a different 'mindset' than Japanese Karate does. I have a little understanding of Isshin Ryu Karate because my brother in law is a high ranking black belt under Sensei Advincula. Shiomitsu Sensei let them know very quickly that it was not a term that was used in a Wado Ryu Dojo. Thanks for sharing! These days, most Karate dojos in Okinawa practice verylittle Kobudo. Keep both legs are about shoulder width apart, your rear foot is at a 65 angle. Let's discover and explore together the benefits and richness of Karate's Lifestyle - Martial Arts, self-defense, health, spirituality and more! This really shows your misunderstanding of Japanese karate. (Those of you who attended myseminars will recognise these.). I really enjoyed reading your article. Your posts about Karate are very informative and well-written. No. But as I said my understanding of his art is little. But these ones in particular I disagree with and wanted to share my thoughts. Okinawan Karate masters alwayspromotephysical conditioning. #2. As a practitioner of Japanese Karate-Do(Kyokushin and JKA-Shotokan) also Iaido for over 35 years, I find these comparisons untrue unless you train at the Karate (karadee) Wannabie dojo. This gearis still being used in Okinawan Karate today. It depended on the individual how wide was right for them at the time. This "Watered down" version was the one that spread to Japan, USA, and worldwide. At all. Shotokan is known for its direct and efficient linear strikes, strong blocks and . Very clarifying article, thank you. Talk to Wado practitioners about several of these points and they will laugh their heads off. Also, in traditional Okinawan Karate, there was no belt ranking system. the tuidi (pushing hands) is similar to Sticky shand used in wu shu? having one-on-one attention from, say, a math teacher. Distribute your body weight equally on both legs. In fact, when you closely examine old-school kata, you will see that the bunkaiof the kata movements make much more sense in the close range. It has nothing to do with the style. This style includes a blend of hard and soft fighting moves and techniques. I'm thinking when I'm training/teaching the kata, bringing more of a Japanese style to it, but keeping the bunkai at a more trapping/close range having being influenced from kung-fu and watching a LOT of Sensei Iain Abernethy. The use of the whole body to generate power and punch through your target is a concept we know very well. I agree with all of the points, especially the stances. Thanks for the wisdom. 5. Anza (ahn-zah)- cross leg sitting. I'm really interested in how you're balancing the two training styles. Which came first the chicken or the egg? But anOkinawan sensei willoftenremind you of the purpose of akata instead. No. shihan abbas hekmatnia 8th dan Now im wondering: Havent i understand the princip of kime the right (= japanese) way all the years or is the isolated understanding as "stopping/arresting" not the (fully) "right" idea of "kime"? We do not believe anyone in Arizona teaches such a wide variety of martial Your rear foot's toes and ball of the foot touches the ground. This contrasting experience has really helped me to get more from my karate. Well, I have a lot to say to defend my culture, but I save them for good now. Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shit-ry Karate. "For example; when I went to Okinawa last summer, I learnt a new kata called Tomari Chinto." As you might have figured out by now, Okinawan Karate has many unique quirks. In Japanese Karate, you rarely see these training toolsexcept the makiwara. Although they're not based in Okinawa anymore, their values and practices are very much Okinawan. Great article, I must be more nerdish and also go to Okinawa . Also, EVERYONE knows that Funakoshi Sensei had to "water down" Karate to teach it to the masses in Mainland. I do JKA Shotokan (i.e., Japanese Karate) and allow me to share the following: (Read more: Chinkuchi Another Exotic Okinawan Karate Word). compare for example 'korean karate' as it manifests in There is also the factor of variance due to complexity and Wing Chun does have a lot of variables, like the yin/yang energy and each technique tends to be not one set thing but often has different positions and purposes. So, they developed tonsof crazy tools to strengthen &condition their bodies. To put things into perspective, an Okinawan zenkutsu-dachi can be half the length of a Japanese one. Keep a distance of maximum one shoulder width between the front and rear legs. 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. 1. Hojo Undo (Supplementary Exercises) Sandangi. Shito Ryu focuses on hard and soft fighting techniques with low and short stances, just like Goju Ryu. Fighting stances like han zenkutsu dachi . Knee of rear leg locked and extended approximately two shoulder-widths behind lead foot. 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. Ive also studied karate in Japan. 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