Of course it was degrading. Nope, the Indian influence was just one of several sources that made up Karate. *ancient monk Boddhidarma, possibly Finger lock applied with hanbo*Jujutsu *is a combat art developed by Despite balancing the two styles, do you find yourself having a tendency to prefer Japanese to Okinawan, or Okinawan to Japanese? It was just a matter of adjusting and incorporating a couple of principles. But the modernized Okinawan karate belt system has ranked for each phase of learning. Nagaminenamed his style in honor of the two most important masters that his teachings were influenced bySokon Matsumuraof Shuri-te andKosaku Matsumoraof Tomari-te. No one has to go out an perform all the bunkai exactly as demonstrated. After 52 years of karate & about 12-15 trips to Japan I finally went to Okinawa this August with about 50 of my students. Shimabukuro Eizo OSensei used both Hai & Oss. This dojo was also popular for the Kobudo karate practices and, to date, has the Kobudo weapons hanging on its wall. Shotokan always gets singled out as the ineffective style with funny low stances etc. Your weight is 90% on the back leg and 10% on the front foot. *Students at the University of Wyoming learn self-defense to assist in Good luck in your life sear sensei oss warm greeting fars karate association . Your rear foot's toes and ball of the foot touches the ground. Keep both legs are about shoulder width apart, your rear foot is at a 65 angle. In the past, the Higashionna style had more popularity in Okinawa than the Itosu style. If you look at the old photos of Funakoshi from his books, the kokutsu-dachi you see there is done in some Okinawan styles, to this day. This phenomenon, along with tournaments, is the reason why many movements of Japanese Karateare bigger and more simplified than Okinawan Karate movements. it realy opened my eyes to okinawa karate. Greetings from the Netherlands , Osu (i apologize if my english wasn't that good xd). Both are very important to the student and which depends on how the individual student is progressing and their understanding of what they are trying to accomplish. After many years training in the Japanese mode, I had the opportunity to train with a couple of Okinawan Instructors, and it I watch tournaments and ask myself - how would you use that technique (what are the Bunkai?)? Great article, as you say yourself, its a generalizations. This is Western fencing. All my study also points that Shotokan was designed with the masses in mind. Arigato Jesse Mama-san! Congrats!!!! 1. To do this, you need an explosive release of full-body power. This website uses cookies to help us give you the best experience when you visit our website. Fantastic Article. If you want to be a good runner, then you must run. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use, my favorite equipment for training Karate at home. I like to say that traditional karate is a thinking man's discipline. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. Then kata. The level of martial knowledge , i.e. Geesh! It's just talk. They call this move the "fente". 2. Breathing method is also very important. The walls have hanging calligraphy frames made by Miyagi and have a sculpture of Miyagi Shogun to increase the grace of the dojo. I spent time with Kenzo Mabuni, youngest son of Kenwa Mabuni and he explained the origin of, "ouss" which you are correct in stating is not used in Okinawa dojos..Ouss is a derived from the Japanese formal ending you find in many words.originally students would greet their teachers, "Ohio Gozaimasu" and this became shortened to just the ending of "masu" and morphed into "Ouss." I also love learning the differences in karate. 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. There is a mix of both hard and soft techniques. The stances of Okinawan Karate are meant to bepractical when applied in self-defense, sincethey can be quickly and effortlessly reached from your everyday stance. The names of Okinawan karate kata are summarized in the chapter "Kata meish no gengo k" (Report on my investigation into kata designations)(9). Im studding Goju-Ryu since 1997 with a japanesse sensei(shihan actually) from Yushinkan organitation, in the line of Ganzou Chojun Miyagi and his way to teach is like half japanesse and half Okinawan style, and I can understand everything you said on your article. Enjoy! Gichin Funakoshi, the writer of this book, was an honorable master of Okinawan Karate of his time. Put your feet out at a 45 angle, toes pointing forward. But when it comes to something like the martial arts, individual training can actually be a hindrance. I might as well quite kkarate after reading this article and same others which potentially say karate is crap. To sensei Funakishi, shotokan karate was a way of life. by the* Karate was introduced to the public as a way of life, means of healthy living, right action, benevolence and self defense. of breaking rocks over the years, *Konnichiwa*! The fact that posters go into specifics with analysis leads to competence, IMO. A Brief Introduction to Karate. Goju-ryu. I have trained it so and i have teached it this way. So, they developed tonsof crazy tools to strengthen &condition their bodies. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. I now understand - we just have different training and understanding. Paul. Great article! Once you accept that, you can move beyond mere Styles. 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. 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? Until I visited Okinawa the birthplace of Karate. Stances were very high and light, btw, as shown in #1. serious in their karate, to understand these differences.. Doumo arigatou gozaimasu! Thanks for sharing this great article. Always fun to read your articles. IMHO, I thought the author's comparison was enlightening as setting up for better understanding & as a BLOG discussion. 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. My question regards Kokutsu dachi born by fact who. ?. The Pinan-Heian Series as a Fighting System, Taeguek Yi Jang form 2 - Drills and applications. This article has been viewed 15,731 times. I will add a link to the original one in your site and attribute the original article to you, of course. 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. Todd Litzy. hi Jesse-san! Also further increased my curiosity into the style. But, the 4 core styles of Okinawa Karate are: Goju-Ryu is one of the old styles of Okinawan Karate. The stance is very effective and is done for turning, dodging to the side, or when landing from a jump. Maximum vertical compression of the legs adds power by making the hips more stable and energy less disspated to the extremities via vibration, etc. I know what it means to meOshi Shinobu, Endure under pressure!! And if all cannot be equal, then surely there is a worst and best existing on the far ends. I love Naihanchi. What I said is that I would like to see MORE of those traditional karate practitioners with your expertise involved in the MMA scene today. I see both interpretations. Kobudo refers to the weapons used in Okinawan Karate. Gomeans hard, refers to closed hand techniques or straight linear attacks,Jumeans soft, refers to open hand techniques and circular movements. Okinawan Karate is amongst the most popular martial art styles in the world. Excellent article sir. No. 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. Furthermore, it would be nice to learn some proper self-defence. are a part of. Ive trained very little in Japan, but did notice that all the Tokyo instructors (SKIF) used "hai" a lot, besides osu. The traditional karate practices in Okinawa were more inclined towards self-development (Budo) and self-defense. The propagators of Shotokan [TMU] were more interesting in promoting the principles of traditional karate training, and the benefits in that, than making ninja / defendu, experts. I am from Cambodia . You might spar people taller than you, faster than you, shorter than you, stronger than you, heavier than you, lighter than you, etc. Okinawans definitely know about their rich Chinese influenced heritage. Uechi-ryu ()is a traditional style of Okinawan karate. I just wanted to set the record straight not just give an opinion. Wow, great article! to defeat all his opponents. Many masters contributed to the art's development - hence it is a combination of Chinese martial arts (quanfa in Chinese and kenp in Japanese). I like the idea of personal attention from your instructor (sensia ?). The purpose of Okinawan Karate has always been mainly self-defense oriented (the Why). Stances are very important in delivering power and also quick responses in various situations and are thus emphasis in Kihon (basic training). This famous Okinawan karate school has posters of various Naha-te masters with calligraphy and has a simple wooden interior. Okinawan Karate is practiced in various parts of the world, as it is the most reliable self-defense martial art to follow. It is natural that curious people would probe things relative to one another and then locate those things on a continuum from worst to best. The knee is positioned to take advantage of that fact. There is a VERY distinct difference between what is practiced in India and Okinawa. Shito Ryu comes from the blend of NahaTe and Shuri Te. "Why" Over "How" Seisan bunkai by Miyagi Chojun If you practice Karate in Okinawa, you will often hear the word "imi". | So you have to experience both. I have always learnt and taught the how over the why as regards to kata. 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. Chances are that you start in a wing chun club where it's also all about technique and not practical use. . Well, thanks for the article, I will continue reading your site and I hope I helped you in some way. In the 90's we had three from the Dojo, where I began my training, who were world rated professional kick boxers, long before MMA. Let's be honest, if we're comparing Okinawan Karate to Kyokushin, this article is 100% correct. As a karate enthusiast, I always wondered how such a famous martial art developed on an island. And how Okinawans continued to practice their fighting skills in such difficult political times. Matsubayashi-ryuis one of the main styles of Karate on Okinawa. // JavaScripts available at https://www.joemaller.com Robust discussion is best. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. I have always wanted to go back and get a higher belt (not that the belt really matters). Hello. 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. We don't use these at all. 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. 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). Yes Unlike Judo, Kyudo, Kendo etc. (3) For example, I have observed on the matter of punch to a point then freezing or holding the punch, such a convention seems common among Japanese karate practitioners. I trained under a Sensei Jerry Thompson, Goshin Do Karate Do Kyaki, basic style Goju Ryu, at that time he was already a 8th degreee black belt. There are more than 500 Dojos in the world that to date provide karate training to karatekas. Basically, you needpersonal attention directlyfrom asensei. Can you possibly do a primer on the weapons you mentioned in this article? Thanks for the wisdom. Sport & sport fighting is a physical exercise. Imagine you are striking someone in the chest area with the blade of your arm. 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. 2.Why over How. This is where your opinion loses any respect, when you espouse that opinion as a fact and not just your opinion. "It's very good. For me, the typical "stopping/arresting"-precission in kihon- or kata-technics was only the "outside visibility" of "kime" - but not the goal itself. You are right again. Stand up in basic stance which involves having your feet spread out and your hands in fists next to each side of your waist. It is enough that we have to deal with Mcdojos. Enjoyed the note or reading on using the full power of your body into an opponent when punching or striking. My style is better than your style.because of this or that! I teach this way too. Wanna know more about karate styles, check out this article: 13 Main Karate Styles and Their Differences. Ian, you're still right.This Martial World has become so 'commercial'. I only have a few questions about their acceptance towards foreigners. "Okinawa is approximately 6 miles wide and only about 70 miles long" ("A Brief History of Traditional Karate"). Please take the time to improve each position to perfection. In other words: "all in!". I'd like to end with a strong OSU!! Great article, sir. We specialize in teaching *adults* and *families *traditional 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. Ive NEVERheard the term Osu! To me, the traditional karate practitioner, the real question is, " how do I make my karate effective?" Look forward to training at his new Dojo. As for "Effective" karate, what does that even mean without a context. Arigato gozaimasu. Because they practice Kobudo the art of handling Karates ancient combat tools. If you However we do not embellish our kata by adding any extra movements what is different is usually the execution. There exist many great teachers out there who are actually trying their best to be true to the art, the school and the inheritance. Thats the reason why Okinawan karate stances are higher, more natural, and easy to adapt. Wado Ryu is a true Japanese style of Karate and I do believe I am qualified to comment on Japanese karate. locking and suchlike are against 'the rules'.. 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". 2 Set up a basic stance. I have also trained this way myself. Talk to Wado practitioners about several of these points and they will laugh their heads off. Was there the Kokutsu dachi shotokan version on okinawa karate? Knee of rear leg locked and extended approximately two shoulder-widths behind lead foot. Great read! In Japanese Karate, you rarely see these training toolsexcept the makiwara. I also believe they are greatly under-rated by many in the martial arts community and especially by those in the MMA community. When I started reading the history of karate, the strength, enthusiasm, and devotion of these indigenous people astounded me to my core. The why helps you to understand the reason for the how you do something. It is the most famous art form in West Japan. I will be visiting Okinowa this April 20-30 2018. 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. I started out practicing shotokan. The pictorials in the book provide great help in developing the understanding of each move. Btw, I'm a fan of yours and I like your other points. I loved your article. 1. Shiomitsu Sensei let them know very quickly that it was not a term that was used in a Wado Ryu Dojo. My belief is that all styles should be amalgamated into one, so that Karate may orderly progress into mans future. Shorin () -ryuis one of the major Okinawan Karate styles. I'd salute by the O-word, but it's not in my style. might get it wrong. You probably understand your style of Karate to a fairly high degree and what you say about your Okinawan art I do not doubt. We can arrange a dojo training session or any program based on your requests. At least I hope it was not your intention. Important Okinawan masters of Naha-te: Arakaki Seish Higaonna Kanry Miyagi Chjun Kyoda Jhatsu Mabuni Kenwa Uechi Kanbun 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. 1. I call on the extensive articles & material & Masters cited on this blog, to support my thesis. Okinawan karate uses higher stances and practices a bit more mobility moving in various directions to achieve tai sabaki or superior positioning. Okinawan Karate Styles 1. I think in that vein, the author's article is excellent. Therefore style cannot matter. The purpose of Japanese Karate is not aligned with the purpose of Okinawan Karate anymore. Personally, I try to mix the best of both. in India people is not much aware of your ebsite and your tremendous knowledge in martial arts. Especially a dojo. Glad you found what works best for you :-). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Keep up the good work on the blog and with the Seishin Gi business. After 25 years in Kyokushin, I bumped into JKA Osaka Yoshiharu Sensei kata videos and was extremely impressed and 3 days later started my Shotokan training. I've been a few times in Japan but never practicing karate, also never in Okinawa. *Traditional martial arts are the original martial arts that were created Arigatou gozaimasu! Anko Itosu is the father of modern karate. Wasn't this the exact theme of one of the author's comparisons? Nice list, most of which I agree with, and I won't nit-pick you. Matsubayashi-ryu (), is a style of Okinawan karate founded byShoshin Nagamine(1907-1997). I need to learn as much as possible before I go, you are helping me :-). "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. It depends on what skills fit you, and how you want to fight. A common Okinawan exercisefor practicingtuidiis called kakiea sensoryflow drill, oftencalledpushing hands in the West. As you advanced, over time, they would get smaller and more natural and you started to flow through techniques and stances. I know you are very busy, but if you have the time please contact me. Instructions: Feet are about two shoulder widths apart, toes are facing forward (parallel), Lower your center of gravity by bending your knees forward, Push your knees towards the outside, Keep your back and neck straight, (1) That was a very in-depth posting. Almost everyone I know that comes from Shorin-Ryu understands that our origin is Shaolin Kung Fu. Steps 1 Find an open space to perform the following basic karate moves. As Gene Foster mentioned, there is a general misunderstanding of Japanese Karate, and looks like on part of Jesse's as well. thanks. The traditional martial arts included Kobudo in its curriculum. 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. Thank you! What is wrong is when you state your opinion as fact and expect others to respect your opinion. Great article. It was founded in 1931 by Kenwa Mabuni. The Shuri-di style uses natural stances and promotes light, fast movements. Ooura is a Motobu Ryu style Karate sensei. I do JKA Shotokan (i.e., Japanese Karate) and allow me to share the following: The main difference is that Okinawans incorporate a lot of their original Martial Arts (Ti) as well. I told them (for what I was able to see, I never practiced JK)that Japan Karate was more "militarized"It seems related with your point 2 in the note "how over why", and point 9 "indidualisation over mass training", and of course, the sport vision (Im from Mexico hehehehe) (Related reading: 2 Forgotten (But Deadly) Techniques of Okinawan Karate). I especially enjoyed the reading on Tuidi techniques. Paulo. But just one question, if hai means yes in Japanese why do they say it in an Okinawan dojo? 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. Have Okinawan & Japanese karate-ka who have lots of experience travelling and training all over the world comment on how the Okinawan and Japanese "styles" of karate have changed in different parts of the world. I also respect Gene Foster's specific & detailed commentary, his Wado Ryu contribution. 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. If all you judge Karate is as a means to winning a fight, then I'm afraid you miss the point of studying karate. Formal attention stance: Heisoku-dach: Closed foot stance: Tachikata - Stances : Shizentai-dachi: Natural stance: Jun shizentai-dachi: Quasi natural stance: Nekoashi-dachi: Cat stance: Jigotai-dachi: Wide open leg stance: Naihanchi-dachi: Straddle leg (horse) stance: Zenkutsu-dachi: Front leg bent stance: Naname zenkutsu-dachi: Slanted front . No. and elbow lock etc, changing the kata bunkia into a strike.. I have since played with other Martial Arts. The how you do something, makes the why yoU do it that more evident. Never separate.. 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, That's the point. 1. He is one of the first masters to teach Karate in Japan. One thing I can say is Jesse made a general statement, that applies to, I'd say, 90% of Japanese Karate. Our style of Jujutsu stressed Atemi Waza. All their, "I'll can drop someone with a side kick to the knee" or the old, "I'll knock someone out before they ever get a chance to grab me" sounded great until they had to actually try to do it and found out in a very hard and painful lesson that it didn't really work. You get to experience all of this with "mass training". It's not a Sport its a lifestyle. Branches of the same tree. Over the years, Grandmaster I am trained in kyokushin since 25 years. There are pictograms found that show techniques used by these ancient cultures. Like you, I can point out differences or alternate views. // protected email script by Joe Maller (Long Stance/Lunge Punch - Same Hand Punch)-Zenkutsu Dachi/Gyaku Tsuki (Long Stance/Reverse Punch)-Zenkutsu Dachi/Mae Geri (Long . Seems mainland Japan is trying to make everyone adopt the idea that they're a unique culture by changing parts of their history. :-). Keep a distance of approximately two shoulder width between your feet. Each Okinawan karate style is derived from either a particular karate masters style or a mix of different masters techniques. Practice hard! Kenwa Mabuni is another famous master of karate and the founder of Shito Ryu Karate. 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 . (Read more about training Karate in Okinawa: The Practical Foreigners Guide to Training Karate in Okinawa The Birthplace of Karate). Wow. No. It was the fighting technique that was only used to protect oneself in an attack. Then I could afford one of these gi's one piece at a time GREAT article Jesse! Whoop's, struck a nerve hey? I have read this article four times. IMO, I found Gene Foster's expert commentary on Wado Ryu excellent & substantive. Just as you could be considered an expert in Wado Ryu, I don't see how I need to be in expert in every style of traditional karate in order to have opinion which may be valid in some way. We do everything you say represents Okinawan karate. I guess I might start another martial art like wing chun or boxing. Like one of my Okinawan friends, a 7th dan Shorin-ryu sensei,once told me: Karate is part of our cultural identity. No. There are more than 90 katas in this style, and most of them are focused on either attacks or blocks. Kenwa Mabuni 3. You are espousing knowledge that is to be taken as fact. Successful karate demands IN-Depth Thinking--yours/mine.FACT OR OPINION? Everyone knows Kyokushin isn't designed for practicality, but for looks. Japanese Karate, on the other hand, was tailored for huge groups. In 1962 Zenryo Shimabukuro built his own Dojo and named it Seibukan, spreading the Okinawan Karate style ofShorin-ryu. BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA etc. 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. Anko Itosu 4. So there is no way I for one, or the author for that matter can be expected, to speak to the level of a highly experienced Japanese karateka, here Wado Ryu, such as yourself. It was very clear. Stances are important in karate as they represent the foundation, or roots of good technique. "For example; when I went to Okinawa last summer, I learnt a new kata called Tomari Chinto." I feel every true martial art is a unique entity unto itself. removal of grappling/joint locking etc, from karate.. 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. As you can see, there is quite a variety of stances in Karate. 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. I really don't know where this idea comes from. Thank you for this analysis. I have a little understanding of Isshin Ryu Karate because my brother in law is a high ranking black belt under Sensei Advincula. Thank you for reading! Hint, it's not in the hands. [bow] :-. In this world of karate, it would be best not to jump the gun too early and generalize about things you may perhaps know something about, but not knowing enough about. I've been a few times in Japan but never practicing karate and never in Okinawa. This all started over a great article published and got well out of hand. 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