Great comment Rob. Wish I had money enough to live in Okinawa, learn their language and their karate! My question regards Kokutsu dachi born by fact who. The meaning of many techniques was lost during the historical transmission of Karate from Okinawa to Japan. I get your feeling. The purpose of the bunkai was to present principles or example-movements that could be employed by various alternatives for actual application. 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. As much as I enjoy reading Jesse's articles, I too find this article very degrading to Japanese Karate. It'The stance allows you to reach far and generate a great deal of power as you move forward. Excellent article sir. It has a total of 18 katas and is focused more on kicks, punches, and katas. In Wado we want to keep our options more open that is why we teach many applications for each technique in a kata. He is one of the pioneers of Okinawan karate. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called te (, literally "hand"; Tii in Okinawan) and Chinese kenp. 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. 5:03. Just arrived from Okinawa after a three weeks stay for kobudo and Karate training I agree largely with your article. 5. Jesse Enkamp Regards from South Africa. With my best regards, M.R, great article, i love your website. But to say that we change our technique to teach to mass classes is not the case, not for our Dojo anyway. To define is to say what something is, whereas to describe is just to say how it is. Do some work, it takes some work, to interpret bunkai this way. In other words: "all in!". It's not hard to describe nature, but try TO DEFINE it. wikiHow is a wiki, similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shit-ry Karate. It takes a lot of understanding to get it right, YES or NO??. Wow, great article! WADO RYU & MMA Ive also studied karate in Japan. I have always wanted to go back and get a higher belt (not that the belt really matters). It focuses on kata, punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicks.Many Karate schools also conduct Kobudo weapons training (i.e. 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. IMO, I think there is great benefit to incorporating the comparative information into one's karate training regimen. are perhaps seen as a bit nerdy subject, but I like it very much, and find your articles to both interesting, and with a nicely paced flow of the text. In Japanese Karate, the verbal command Osu! (pronounced Oss!)is used sometimes. Incredible power can be generated by a martial artist using proper stances with hip rotation and focus. He was such a brilliant teacher that one of his students, Chojun Miyagi, learned from him and developed his own art form named Goju Ryu. get back to training hard. Karate is a well-rounded discipline that develops the mind, body and spirit. DEBATE IS HEALTHY/ KUMITE HAS "1" WINNER: Ganbatte. I remembered when I started at ,y current dojo, which is Shotokan karate, there was some confusion between my Sensei and myself about stances and some techniques. 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. 4. Thats the reason why Okinawan karate stances are higher, more natural, and easy to adapt. While we do tounraments they are very limited and the training for tournament kata for example is very different that our traditional kata. Keep a distance of maximum one shoulder width between the front and rear legs. There's difference in method, approach. I'm a Shorin-ryu practitioner and I've met some Grandmasters of Okinawan karate (Sensei Seikichi Iha and Sensei Seigi Shiroma) which have made me very eager to go to Okinawa. Last Updated: December 30, 2021 In the past, Okinawa martial artists did not trust Japanese and would not teach the Japanese bunkai. Greetings from Spain. The techniques are primarily fast and hard, but soft ones are also allowed. Under the leadership of World Chief Instructor, Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura and his International Executive committee, IOGKF International is committed to preserving the intangible cultural treasure of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do, which has been passed down to us . As a small thank you, wed like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). I really enjoyed reading your article. Gichin Funakoshi, the writer of this book, was an honorable master of Okinawan Karate of his time. According to the masters, they needed to know why they were doing what they were doing. He was born in Shuri and started practicing Shuri-te at the age of 12. but i will try by best to promote this. Here is a list of Japanese karate stances: Are this part of curriculum of okinawa karate? Anyone who has ever competed in combat sports can readily agree that certain strategies or techniques might work against one-body type, but not another. Whoop's, struck a nerve hey? "Imi" translates to "meaning" in English. Good job, also if hai means yes in Japanese why is it said in an Okinawan dojo? 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 . *karate*. 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! Also Okinawan Prefecture is poorest in Japanese states. I loved your article. All my study also points that Shotokan was designed with the masses in mind. Now you got me there we don't do weapons. Single karate techniques as well as the low stances and rigid footwork, which allows for quick and flexible movement, can be fairly effective in a real fight or for self-defense. Though, it appears that thin-skinned people do so, taking insult that they could be viewed as having a less than equal fighting system than another. They are usually made by younger practitioners who have got it all figured out. There is a mix of both hard and soft techniques. (6) IMHO, The value of the author's article is that it presents a forum to flesh out & develop these concepts, explore the meaning. Okinawan karate uses higher stances and practices a bit more mobility moving in various directions to achieve tai sabaki or superior positioning. 3. You should check out the Okinawan Traditional Karate Liaison Bureau website: http://okkb.org/ - they arrange training visits in Okinawa. Zenkutsu-dachi is usually much longer and wider in the Japanese version than the shorter, more natural Okinawan version. Okinawa Karate Stances 8430 reads register to post comments Yes, sort of. Gosoku-ryu is a Japanese style of Karate that combines techniques from Shotokan and Goju-ryu. Many masters contributed to the art's development - hence it is a combination of Chinese martial arts (quanfa in Chinese and kenp in Japanese). Shimabukuro OSensei was very big on the why and used "osu" when leading Kihon Kandan and drills. #1. *Yokoso*! When I started reading the history of karate, the strength, enthusiasm, and devotion of these indigenous people astounded me to my core. 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. While that might be true, spinning hook kicks have proven their effectiveness in MMA. One can build their ashi (legs) by repeatedly perform Sanchin. email: israelpiedade@gmail.com. Feet facing outwards at 45. How right you are Ian. Some visited local Cubs, trained & made friendships. Perhaps you should have included Okinawan Flag before Japanese Occupation' even autonomous Symbol. I was patiently awaiting for a good article- and my patience just deserved a prize. The stances bit is the main thing for me. I'd like to end with a strong OSU!! They also have tuishou which means push hands in Chinese(Basically a close range training exercise to teach sensitivity if arms ever meet). Everyone knows Kyokushin isn't designed for practicality, but for looks. self-* It taught them humility, dignity, and respect. 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. 7. I hope this post has answered all your questions regarding Okinawan karate, its styles, and the differences between Japanese and Okinawan Karate. There is no place in contemporary Karate for different styles. Deadliest Animals. 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. I might as well quite kkarate after reading this article and same others which potentially say karate is crap. It was founded in 1931 by Kenwa Mabuni. 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. 3. Oss has more of an "Umph!" *Students at the University of Wyoming learn self-defense to assist in (Related reading: Exposing The Lost Secret of Matsumuras Mysterious Bo Staff). Keep both legs are about shoulder width apart, your rear foot is at a 65 angle. Make sure to also wear clothing that is comfortable and flexible. Stances utilized with the Nunchaku were the same as those utilized in karate so, again, the development of the two closely parelled each other . wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. 1. Enjoyed the note or reading on using the full power of your body into an opponent when punching or striking. Ian, you're still right.This Martial World has become so 'commercial'. They are ancientterms of the Okinawan language. That is not the case for all Japanese styles or practitioners, of course, but that is a generalization. and suchlike, whereas in sport karate grabbing, joint Any insight into how you're finding the balance would be appreciated! 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 . Japanese styles tends to perform kiba-dachi low and wide, whereas Okinawan styles use a higher and narrower version of it. 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. The stances are mostly high, such as the pigeon toe stance (rather than long and deep as some Japanese styles). The traditional martial arts included Kobudo in its curriculum. I have been practicing karate for more than 6 years, and now at the sixth level (green belt) of the Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karatedo Kugekai. Moreover, I believe his original post bears careful reading & re-reading, & I will be doing so. 4. No Oss/ Ous. 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. Gene sticks to his guns & backs up his position--he deserves applause (mine) like any strong kumite competitor. I practice Goju-ryu which is an Okinawan karate and I never realised how different the Japanese karate was. Tensh, 3. Training in *martial arts* can be intense as well as entertaining. You have explained to me WHY I love this style of Karate. 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! You nailed it sir. Gilbert Arizona geologist and author, Professor Hausel, has had his share Uechi-ryumeans Style of Uechi. Thank I've posted before I don't personally care for Shotokan. We also used "Osu" there, but this being an American-style dojo, they pronounced it "uhss". 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. Good reading, extremely intersting. In Karate, there are many different stances, each serves a different purpose in terms of movement, defense and offence. Okinawan Karate > Shotokan Karate. I also love learning the differences in karate. Degrading? But its not, it is very difficult. The body should be squarely forward unless a half-turn han-mi is applied. "It's very good. The original, short, fighting range was changedto a longer one and concepts like maai (engagement distancing) were borrowed straight from Japanese samurai sword fencing (Kendo). I enjoyed reading this article, I did practice Ominawan Karate as a young man, you brought many good memories to me. 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 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. "Learn't is the English, Australian past tense for learn. Hi, my name is Martin Jutras. Can you possibly do a primer on the weapons you mentioned in this article? Well, I have a lot to say to defend my culture, but I save them for good now. It is crucial for Karate students to learn proper stances early in their practice as stances are really the foundation of an effective Karate, both in terms of self-defense and biomechanics. Hello sir, I really liked this article and I wanted to request your permission to translate it into spanish and post it to a public Facebook Karate page. Bend your front knee so that it prevents you from seeing your front foot. Japanese Karate has evolved following the Japanese character specially in the period before and just over II World War. 6. Now, Im not saying Okinawan Karate is an art with weapons. They couldn't care less whether your stances/form looked pretty, as long as you could show that you understood the PRINCIPLE. There are real downsides to this if you are (for example) practicing any kind of drilling or sparring that involves no real tactile contact, where you mostly hit/kick and move, and are mostly dealing with long-range, less committed punches and kicks from partners. (1) That was a very in-depth posting. 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. Not sure what Jesse is saying about the OSS thing though, it is used out here. Thanks for sharing! Hai, hai! Was it bc Japan promoted it and Okinawa did not? So fullcontact, focus on real contact, real "ippon", train a lot with pads, makiwaras and all this stuff. I have always learnt and taught the how over the why as regards to kata. Your whole front foot is fat on the floor. The stance involves moving your back leg forward, making the back knee to be pushed into the back of the other knee. I am not complaining about the article though, it was interesting reading, but not accurate. 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. 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. When is the next article :). Shorin Ryu comes from the word Shaolin of Chinese origin. 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? But in Okinawan Karate its still being practiced. Kanryo Higaonna, the founder of Goju Ryu, was one of the noblest people of Naha and the pioneer of the Naha-te fighting style. For the record, I do believe that certain karate styles are better than others. 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. No one has to go out an perform all the bunkai exactly as demonstrated. Okinawans still consider themselves Okinawans. My understanding of Shotokan karate is that the Beyond-Shodan syllabus trains more advanced means of striking & of power projection such as the one you speak of. We do everything you say represents Okinawan karate. Personal Self-Defense - Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, Tempe. I have heard myself and my colleagues referred to as the Shotokanstyle, but I strongly object to this attempt at classification. IMHO, you are faulting my knowledge of MMA rather than responding to my statement. it's interesting and nicely well said. Put your feet out at a 45 angle, toes pointing forward. Goju-ryu ()is one of the main traditional style of Okinawan Karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. The Okinawan karate stances are meant to be practical for self-defense by being natural and quick. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. Got your wonderful article on the Internet. (Read more: Chinkuchi Another Exotic Okinawan Karate Word). The roots have been traced back as far as ancient persia and egypt. Kanryo Higaonna (1853-1915) was known as the highest authority of Naha Te. No. Each time I pick up something I missed last time. As for "Effective" karate, what does that even mean without a context. to defeat all his opponents. Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Kyokai [Sandangi] Renzoku Bunkai. There is a difference in the way that Tekki Shodan and Naihanchi are executed, however. 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 You are right again. But, the 4 core styles of Okinawa Karate are: Goju-Ryu is one of the old styles of Okinawan Karate. A few words on Shotokan. Our stances are long in shotokan karatedo. Shischin, 7. I really have now a clear picture of Karate History. It's not super-important (I'm good at apologizing, so I rarely get into physical fights), but it would be nice. When we understand our style, we can train it better & use it best. If we talk bunkai (the why), there is not much difference at all. Your rear foot's toes and ball of the foot touches the ground. 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. Karate Stances - Japanese Terms "Dachi" or "Tachi" means stance in Japanese, and describes primarily the position of the feet in various Karate stances. Hey Jesse Sensei! But a long time ago, rural Okinawa was a very dangerous place. Great article, as you say yourself, its a generalizations. 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. The kata have wide stances, both Okinawan and Japanese. Utilizing wide stances and linear methods, this form enables students to deliver impressive strikes in a quick and efficient manner using the hands, elbows, knees and feet. Also, a growing bamboo doesn't compete against the bamboo next to it but we're not plants. We all have heard about karate since our childhood, but only a few of us know how it actually began. My sensei (Jaap Smaal 7th dan) is such an amazing teacher with so much knowledge about Shotokan but also he knows alot about traditional Okinawan Karate , recently we trained the very very old version of the kata Bassai-dai. It is known as Heiwa no Bu, which means the art of peace in Okinawa. Wonderful reading, thank you for this! thus kata bunkai have included emphasis on striking Thank you for reading! 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. It states at the beginning of the article that Okinawa is the birthplace of karate. Geesh! I learned much that I never came across during 5 years of training in Shorei-Kan Goju-Ryu back in the 70's. The styles were named Shuri-Te , Naha-Te, and . 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For example; when I went to Okinawa last summer, I learnt a new kata called Tomari Chinto. This is as good an article as I have read for the "Short Answer" to this question. Pete is now passing on all he has learned from Taira Sensei to in excess of 150 students. Hojo undo, kakie, tuide etc. I have trained it so and i have teached it this way. Ah, c'mon, man. self-confidence when taught correctly. The purpose of Okinawan Karate has always been mainly self-defense oriented (the Why). 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. Imagine you are striking someone in the chest area with the blade of your arm. But anOkinawan sensei willoftenremind you of the purpose of akata instead. Naha-te (, Okinawan: Naafa-dii) is a pre- World War II term for a type of martial art indigenous to the area around Naha, the old commercial city of the Ryukyu Kingdom and now the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture . Great article! Nobody tries to hurt you or outwork you, and there is no holier-than-thou aura around the sensei either. Put on an interpretation, usage that is practical. really? 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. The stances are always natural, while the kata number is 21. To me, the traditional karate practitioner, the real question is, " how do I make my karate effective?" Used in sets, the Sai are made of iron and weigh upwards of 3 pounds each. The traditional karate practices in Okinawa were more inclined towards self-development (Budo) and self-defense. We can arrange a dojo training session or any program based on your requests. 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