IMHO, I thought the author's comparison was enlightening as setting up for better understanding & as a BLOG discussion. My sensei's sensei was Japanese, but his sensei was from Okinawa (Seikichi Touguchi). Now I need to go again for this sole purpose. I loved your article. My branch of Shorin-Ryu does not have any kokutsu-dachi, for example, but other branches do. You can't just pretend to be running and you can't pretend to swim. Interesting article! An open style american karate practitioner that practices with meaning will learn more about any type of "bushido/kime/whatever you want to call it" then a "traditionalist" that travels to Okinawa to train a couple of days thinking they found the "magic" of "karate". Okinawan Goju Ryu karate had all the components of karate from close hand kicks, punches and attacks, breathing techniques, and open hand saving methods to protect oneself when attacked. Moreover, I consider the style I practice to be among the more rudimentary, IOW not the 'best' by any means. The bigger, longer, lower version that you see in more modern Shotokan, not so much. Therefore, the concept of tuidiis not as important in Japanese Karate. Kobudo. Great observation. You have explained to me WHY I love this style of Karate. But maybe that is because my master learned directly from his master, who came from Okinawa. the only way to do "KARATE". Anko Itosu is the father of modern karate. Any insight into how you're finding the balance would be appreciated! Let's discover and explore together the benefits and richness of Karate's Lifestyle - Martial Arts, self-defense, health, spirituality and more! In my experience, small classes would benefit the Shotokan student in much the same way as in other disciplines whether physical or academic. Saifa, 4. I am active in training and teaching of Karate and Martial Arts for the past 46 years. 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. No. There are many sub-styles of Karate. 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.. The use of the whole body to generate power and punch through your target is a concept we know very well. Awesome! There was a coincident move toward using traditional karate training to promote social objectives. 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. This drill provides a system to practice basic offensive and defensive techniques while moving through the stances utilized in Kata. Like many other forms of Martial Arts, Karate focuses on a belt ranking system, mental strength, coordination and respect. It would be fun to compare and contrast the articles. Everyone knows Kyokushin isn't designed for practicality, but for looks. The origin of Okinawan Karate dates back to the time when Ryuku Kings came into power. Despite balancing the two styles, do you find yourself having a tendency to prefer Japanese to Okinawan, or Okinawan to Japanese? I will tell you there are some huge differences. It is mainly used in kata and as a conditioning stance to strengthen glutes, thighs, and hips. On OKinawa is it not Zenkutsu dachi, but Ryo-hanchin dachi. Hojo Undo (Supplementary Exercises) Sandangi. In the US you pretty much have to do whatever keeps you in business. was great! The meaning of many techniques was lost during the historical transmission of Karate from Okinawa to Japan. If youre a karate enthusiast, theres nothing like too much information. I switched over pretty much immediately because it just made more sense and felt right. The most famous Okinawan Karate masters of all time were: Kanryo Higaonna was the founder of the Naha-te fighting styles. But the modernized Okinawan karate belt system has ranked for each phase of learning. 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. With kokutsu-dachi, specifically, it existed and still exists on Okinawa, so I would say it is a traditional stance. Blocks, punches, kicks and strikes as well as stances; Kata (set forms): A variety of a set pattern of moves to demonstrate the perfection and transition of forms. When you make a post describing differences between specific aspects of different systems of karate people expect them to be true and not opinions. Okinawan Karate is amongst the most popular martial art styles in the world. Breathing method is also very important. My style is better than your style.because of this or that! Stances are important in karate as they represent the foundation, or roots of good technique. Place your knees on the floor and rest your buttock on the top of your feet. Shotokan always gets singled out as the ineffective style with funny low stances etc. 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. 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. Does that make you feel better?? 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.) In reality Japanese Karate is a mixed martial art since throwing, grapling, joint manipulating, sweeping etc. 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.". It's a nice saying but unfortunately not true :-P. Next time you come to Okinawa, you should come train with us at Nix Dojo. Your whole front foot is fat on the floor. Hau *1. Regards from Argentina. Renzoku means to continue. Have you ever seenthe famous one-inch punch by Bruce Lee? 10. I bow down humbly in the presence of such greasnets. (How to twist yourhips, how to adjustyourfeet, how to shift your weight etc.). It's the individual who brings the excellence and your comment is ample demonstration. Jim, Thanks for chiming in Jim-san! For young Japanese karatekas, its a mere sports activity in which they have to play, score points and win. Although these moves are basic Karate moves, they are still only meant to be done in cases of self defense! It was not called Karate at this time. It was founded in 1931 by Kenwa Mabuni. I have always been in love with the history of karate, and the history of Okinawa, one deeply related to the other. Thanks for sharing this great article. Kushanku kata bunkai I hope I can get back soon. So fullcontact, focus on real contact, real "ippon", train a lot with pads, makiwaras and all this stuff. Fully agreed with your comments. By how I see Shotokan is typically practiced, the emphasis is clearly on striking. Goju-ryu karate is based on the complimentary principles of hard and soft. When the king prohibited weapons, masters like Kanga Tode and Bushi Matsumura started private training of the empty-handed fighting technique in stealth. Partial or total reproduction or republication is strictly forbidden. Individual vs mass training individual training is overrated. First there are several styles considered Japanese karate and each of these styles have a uniqueness all their own so some of your information may apply to some of these styles. I hope this post has answered all your questions regarding Okinawan karate, its styles, and the differences between Japanese and Okinawan Karate. 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The karatekas in Okinawa were taught the whys way before the hows. Shotokan is known for its direct and efficient linear strikes, strong blocks and . Hi Alastair, Okinawan martial arts refers to martial arts, such as karate, tegumi and Okinawan kobud, which originated among the indigenous people of Okinawa. He and his successor Chojun Miyagi (1888-1953) made several basics. Wado is a great school of Karate. I understand everything.". If you can, pick up a copy of the Bubishi (aka the karate "bible") and you'll be amazed by the rich history of Okinawan Karate. As for "Effective" karate, what does that even mean without a context. What struck me most (and also feature as key points in your article) are the competitive nature of Japanese karate styles (I used to enjoy competing in point based tournaments in my younger years), when compared to the non-sport nature of Okinawan styles. I have trained under an Okinawan 'programme' to green belt (from Martin Rice). 2. You actually used the word "learnt"! No. Traditional Karate Vs. Modern Okinawan Karate, Okinawan Karate Vs. Japanese Karate Differences, 3 Best Okinawan Karate Books You Need To Read, 2. 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, Thank you. I'm very tempted to say, "Oss!" Our stances are long in shotokan karatedo. Ah, c'mon, man. Very well explained!!! Uchinna-guchi. "Learn't is the English, Australian past tense for learn. by the* (Those of you who attended myseminars will recognise these.). When we understand our style, we can train it better & use it best. To put things into perspective, an Okinawan zenkutsu-dachi can be half the length of a Japanese one. Wonderful reading, thank you for this! I have trained in Okinawan Karate (Isshinryu) and most of our kicks were always below the waist. Put your feet together at the heels and toes. Basic Karate Moves start with; 1. This iswhy Okinawan Karate is hard toteach a big group of people at once you simplycannot give adequate individual attention toa group of 50 students or more! According to the masters, they needed to know why they were doing what they were doing. You nailed it sir. It was my first trip to Okinawa and I have the same feeling about Okinawan Karate. My name is Paulo, I'm from Rio, Brasil. The word "karate" (/krti/; Pronunciation in Japan: [ (listen) kaate] Pronunciation in Okinawan: [ kaati) is a Ryukyu Kingdom-developed martial art. This article has been viewed 15,731 times. I will be visiting Okinowa this April 20-30 2018. Each art that has been around for a while is a good martial art but it is only as good as the Sensei instructing their students and every style of martial art has good instructors and bad instructors. "* Old School strength tools. I am from Belfast but I now live in Manchester. Bend your front knee so that it prevents you from seeing your front foot. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Vive la diffrence! Always remember to tilt your pelvis, it will help you have a more solid and grounded position. Well some of these aren't necessarily good things. Thanks for your great article. I started out in japanese karate and thought that was the one and only karate. However, Karate tends to be formalised, much like the rest of the Japanese culture (not okinawan so much) and so seems more rigid and unchanging. Imagine you are hitting a person in the groin area with your knee. Why be afraid of that? In the past, the Higashionna style had more popularity in Okinawa than the Itosu style. Karate enthusiasts in Japan practice it because they believe its good for their health. 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. "TERMS" mean nothing, you can call it "rocks,pillow,tv" whatever word you want, you still need to TRAIN HARD to ever experience the felling of the "TERM" you are talking about. But to say that we change our technique to teach to mass classes is not the case, not for our Dojo anyway. Anyone actually see the tuite in photo #8? But in Okinawa, almost every dojo has weapons on the wall. @MIKE: Thanks for the reasoned follow-on. keep on writing good articles about karate. Very happy to learn something new. You need to experience the "FEELING" not only saying the "TERM".. When learning Okinawan Karate it is important to first learn and understand the ten basic moves. In the 14th century, under the rule of King Sh Shin, there was a ban imposed on the practices of martial arts. hi Jesse-san! (I think I didnt reach to ten, ha!) Sanseiru, 8. Arigato Jesse Mama-san! The purpose of the bunkai was to present principles or example-movements that could be employed by various alternatives for actual application. Thank you! #1. The Pinan-Heian Series as a Fighting System, Taeguek Yi Jang form 2 - Drills and applications. *ancient monk Boddhidarma, possibly Finger lock applied with hanbo*Jujutsu *is a combat art developed by I was clueless! We don't use these at all. *Yokoso*! 2. the tuidi (pushing hands) is similar to Sticky shand used in wu shu? I did contact James Copyright In one particular technique, my sensei toldme to have a spring-like upward movement, calledhanchaatii. And if all cannot be equal, then surely there is a worst and best existing on the far ends. Some of the major Karate styles include Goju-Ryu, Kyokushin, Shito-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu, Shotokan and Wado-Ryu. 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. Incredible power can be generated by a martial artist using proper stances with hip rotation and focus. Bo).). Whoop's, struck a nerve hey? We all have heard about karate since our childhood, but only a few of us know how it actually began. . Thanks! Karate was introduced to the public as a way of life, means of healthy living, right action, benevolence and self defense. In a sense, that's what happened with the early UFC (and yes, I know you're very familiar with MMA). But this doesn't mean that one is better than the other one just different. Isma, This was super interesting. Lastly, heres something you might have noticed throughout the article: Many Okinawan Karate terms Ive mentioned so far like chinkuchi and tuidi are not Japanese words. The reason we get hung up on styles is we don't understand what our martial art is and start emphasising irrelevant details. We do everything you say represents Okinawan karate. I've posted before I don't personally care for Shotokan. The most famous Okinawan Karate weapons are as follows : Master Funakoshi once said: Do not think karate belongs only in the dojo.. It was not an opinion piece it made statements that were to be taken as fact. Nagaminenamed his style in honor of the two most important masters that his teachings were influenced bySokon Matsumuraof Shuri-te andKosaku Matsumoraof Tomari-te. I have read this article four times. the strike was always there as one simple bunkai.. I've been a few times in Japan but never practicing karate and never in Okinawa. You get to experience all of this with "mass training". Kime signifies that instant stop at the end of your technique. Ironically, and unfortunately as my local KoDo-ryu dojo was forced to close, I have recently starting training in Kyokushin karate, which is about as far removed from Ko-Do Ryu as I can get. Matsubayashi-ryu (), is a style of Okinawan karate founded byShoshin Nagamine(1907-1997). As you can see, there is quite a variety of stances in Karate. Good Article 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. It's probably the most well known. I'll go for sure to Okinawa and find some place to practice Karate. He is one of the pioneers who made karate a part of the modern Okinawan school curriculum. fars karate association. Represent the foundation, okinawan karate stances roots of good technique popularity in Okinawa, deeply! Karate is a combat art developed by i was clueless ranking system Taeguek... 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