Each founder has their own morphology, personality, and vision of efficiency. I am coming full circle as a martial artist. Shorinji-Ryu is one of the oldest styles of Okinawan Karate and was created by Kanga Sakugawa — a student of the legendary Matsumura Sokon — in 1762. Being a drifter martial artist shows the lowest form of true Bushido. If you count every small, independent school, there can be several hundreds of styles of Karate around the globe! The governing bodies/Karate associations should actively encourage styles/clubs/associations training together. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. Karate is one of the most "multi-syled" martial arts, and that's because of the egos. Since Motobu-Ryu had no kata originally, training is centered on sparring called sōtai-dōsa. By the way "carrot" sounds like "karate". I feel your pain. But you need to have and master your own basic martial art first. "The longer you practice Karate, the less your styles means." :)
I'll buy you a cocktail :p from the Dojo bar. I do Ryuei Ryu, but I (we) do some katas from Goju, which is like a brother style for us, being both from Naha... and a few from Shorin. Hey, it's Martin, I hope you liked this article! But over many years of practice and searching, what I have never found at any other school, regardless of style, was the same quality of leadership and mentorship, and the same ego-less and mutually supportive yet challenging environment among students that has been so important in my training. Shorter stances and different blocking systems. And they are very different in most aspects. When it comes to individual karate styles; Shotokan involves long, deep stances and powerful long range techniques. Joint locks, takedowns and groundwork are rarely done in (so called) traditional Shotokan schools but if you think about it a lot of techniques can be used for one of these purposes. I love learning Shito-Ryu katas. It hits home with me because I don't practice a style as well . ). Shindo Jinen-Ryu is a form of Karate that was created by Yasuhiro Konishi in 1933. The Shu Ha Ri is a journey of many years. It didn't take long to get up to speed with Shindo Jinen-ryu basics. A better analogy than different slices of the same cake would be different kinds of car - you don't get Model T Ford if you want to outrace anything on the road and you don't get a Ferrari if you want to drive off road. Shodan. Totally and fully committed in agreement. karate. 2. There are definitely differences among karate styles in basic techniques, katas, and kumite approaches. I think saying I am a direct student of Kensei Taba Sensei says more than naming a style. After the first seminar (with Soke Yoshimi Inoue himself), our sensei told us he felt like a white belt again! The syllabus of Shotokan Karate is really huge, but as I said rarely taught mostly due to lack of time and expertise of the instructors. Take ten deep breaths and open them. When growing and becomining more independend (experienced)it is the natural way to explore (expanding mind and ground)and grow further more as far as possible. A few months ago I watched a Kokondo karate class. It was not possible?! Here is a list of the most popular hybrid Karate styles: Kudo is a Japanese hybrid Karate style founded in 1981 by Kyokushin practitioner Takashi Azuma. Mabuni named his style “Shito-Ryu” based on the first kanji character from the names of his two primary teachers. Shotokan was more direct. I suppose I would describe it as my "There is no spoon" moment. A style is a codified set of teachings, aimed at systematically teaching you Karate. ok, not fumilare with that branch myself, and do not know its linage. This style of Karate is very hard, and promote self-discipline and mental toughness. Fast forward to 1933 when karate was formally recognized by Dai-Nippon Butokukai. The first three styles find their origins in the Shorin-Ryu style from Shuri, Okinawa, while Goju-ryu finds its origins in Naha. And if I have the opportunity, I will also study Goju Ryu. But as my kyoshi says "you can´t catch two rabits at the same time". How can we say our style is the best? It is important to realize that there are currently four major branches of Shorinryu Karate practiced in the world today, Kobayashi-Ryu, Shobyashi-Ryu, Matsubyashi Ryu and Matsumura Seito. So, when having to practise another style you just have to undo less than if you were a beginner (that means to me that the basics are more or less the same). Shito-Ryu was created by Kenwa Mabuni in 1928 and put a lot of emphasis on the practice of kata. Shorin Ryu Karate is recognizable by its dodging (change body) from oncoming strikes, and direct counter attacks using punching and kicking techniques from higher (more mobile) stances than many other styles. But certain circumstances had split it into many. I totally agree with your point of view. It's modern Japanese Budo heirarchy that has created styles - and I agree with Jesse. Occasionally I'll make a new friend and we'll grab a bit of floor space somewhere out of the way and compare notes. I been practicing Martial Arts now for 30+ yrs , people that knows me used to call me "The Nomad" , because I used to practice in different Dojos , and sometime critized , I always said when the real moment arrive the styles disappear ,is only you and your Karate , your article it's great , love it!. You see, a style just represents a tiny slice of the whole Karate cake. Still style is unique in the way that none of my friends are like me. Shudokan is a Japanese style of Okinawan Karate developed by Kanken Toyama in 1930. I keep reading different things on different sites about Shorin Ryu. By this, i'm not saying that shotokan is worst or better than the others styles. Karate gives a perfect shape to body and increases power of throw. American Goju VS Okinawan Shorin Ryu. The more you list as your "styles", the lower your credentials are to the best traditional martial artists you meet. As a teacher, how do you 'not' have a style? Both of them are just as great as a martial artist, just different types of learners. Consider them brother and sister – came from the same parents but strayed off on their way! As such, with a style like shotokan it is better to stick to it, devote as much time as possible to it, and you can be sure that you will be practicing techniques and moves filling all the gabs you thought existed, like combat in small spaces, throws, arm locks, and so on.
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