Okinawan karate uses higher stances and practices a bit more mobility moving in various directions to achieve tai sabaki or superior positioning. They dont have room for enoughstudents. It was just a matter of adjusting and incorporating a couple of principles. Shotokan always gets singled out as the ineffective style with funny low stances etc. Knee of rear leg locked and extended approximately two shoulder-widths behind lead foot. I learned much that I never came across during 5 years of training in Shorei-Kan Goju-Ryu back in the 70's. We don't use your nomenclature. Karate Stances - Japanese Terms "Dachi" or "Tachi" means stance in Japanese, and describes primarily the position of the feet in various Karate stances. The Sai are found in both Okinawan and other oriental martial arts schools. Bring your rear leg backwards with your foot at a 45 angle. Nope, the Indian influence was just one of several sources that made up Karate. The purpose of the bunkai was to present principles or example-movements that could be employed by various alternatives for actual application. Keep both legs are about shoulder width apart, your rear foot is at a 65 angle. I call on the extensive articles & material & Masters cited on this blog, to support my thesis. That is not the case for all Japanese styles or practitioners, of course, but that is a generalization. It depends on what skills fit you, and how you want to fight. In Karate, there are many different stances, each serves a different purpose in terms of movement, defense and offence. Deep Karate stances can often feel forced, especially for tall Westerners, and tend tobe painful for knees/feet/back. [bow]
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It is inaccurate to say that all Okinawan karate has high stances. So you see when you make assumptions about anything you set your self up to look foolish. Uechi Ryu is highly influenced by the Chinese martial arts style Kung Fu. This art form has only eight katas which are the basis of its training. You might spar people taller than you, faster than you, shorter than you, stronger than you, heavier than you, lighter than you, etc. Generally no. One uses what I would call kiba dachi and the other uses the higher naihahchi dachi, what my style would call soto hachi monji dachi. There are MANY differences between Okinawan and Japanese Karate. Wasn't this the exact theme of one of the author's comparisons? If you're a . I often see MMA lauded as ahighly effective art, and quite rightly so, it is effective. I have trained it so and i have teached it this way. Shotokan was just the most popular style at the time these applications were being propagated ie mid 20th century (both in Japan and elsewhere). Branches of the same tree. 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. Whenhesaw my confusion, hequicklyexcused himself and said it in proper Japanese instead; hana ageru. In the past, the Higashionna style had more popularity in Okinawa than the Itosu style. Kenwa learned both Naha-te and Shuri-te and developed his fighting style. We're all champions! Close quarters combat, joint manipulation, take downs, attacks to nerves and vital areas. Higher stances. 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 . I have a little understanding of Isshin Ryu Karate because my brother in law is a high ranking black belt under Sensei Advincula. In old Dojos, there were just empty rooms with hardwood floors to fight on. You can have library of fancy movements in your head, but without the foundation, they are useless. Keep up your way! In this case, 93% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. Thanks for the article Jesse! Greetings from the Netherlands , Osu (i apologize if my english wasn't that good xd). He is one of the first masters to teach Karate in Japan. Mike..you got me :)
Dr. Lucio Maurino (World Karate Champion) Explains & Demonstrates). Maximum vertical compression of the legs adds power by making the hips more stable and energy less disspated to the extremities via vibration, etc. My understanding of it: "Bring all your energy to one point (in time and space)!". Keep up the great work! han zenkutsu dachi (half front stance) - As for zenkutsu-dachi, but feet only one shoulder-width apart. Thank you.
As the author points out, so are the Okinawan. 4. You learn more combat style training. 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. And if all cannot be equal, then surely there is a worst and best existing on the far ends. 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. I get your feeling. You can't just pretend to be running and you can't pretend to swim. 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. Great article! Now try explaining that to a mainland Japanese who thinks Kyokushin is the be all or end all of karate. Here is video from Okinawa https://www.facebook.com/seisho.tanahara.5/videos/1609511249266214/ with Shinjo Kiyohide Sensei, where is knowing as on of strenghten tradicionalist. The Goju Ryu style was created from the life-long work of two great Okinawan Karate teachers, Kanryo Higaonna (1853-1915) and his student Chojun Miyagi . I mean, just look at the names, Shaolin, Shorin. Congrats! By the 18th century, different types of Te had developed in three different villages-Shuri, Naha and Tomari in different forms. Thank you so so much. Ksank was the Okinawan name for Kwang Shang Fu, a Sapposhi (emissary of China's ruling class) sent to Okinawa in the 18th century. (2)I made some comments based on my understanding of Okinawan vs. Japanese karate. But its not, it is very difficult. I just read some very long winded, opionated statements which seems to be an attempt to prove some people's opinions to be false. problem is - there are that may "additional reading" links - i'll be here for hours. :-). There is a mix of both hard and soft techniques. The fact that posters go into specifics with analysis leads to competence, IMO. Chances are that you start in a wing chun club where it's also all about technique and not practical use. Well some of these aren't necessarily good things. The stances are mostly high, such as the pigeon toe stance (rather than long and deep as some Japanese styles). I am going to Tokyo and Okinawa in October. Gosoku-ryu is a Japanese style of Karate that combines techniques from Shotokan and Goju-ryu. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. Anyone who is interested in learning karate can also follow these steps to see if Okinawan Karate is right for them. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. The Naha-di system is comprised of nine kata and a philosophy. Sure they're a bit flashy, but "flashy" doesn't necessarily mean ineffective. Feet are about two shoulder widths apart, feet are open at a 45 angle. #2. zenkutsu dachi (front stance) - Forward leg bent at the knee with 60% of weight on front leg and 40% on rear leg. Distribute your weight to 60% on the front leg and 40% on the back leg. While Japanese Karate approaches combatfrom a long distance range, Okinawan Karate prefers a close range. Some styles have both, for instance, while others have simply replaced one with the other. 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,
You should check out the Okinawan Traditional Karate Liaison Bureau website: http://okkb.org/ - they arrange training visits in Okinawa. Ok about the term "kime": My opinion about it was for years the combined meaning as "Ki" (Power, Spirit, Energy) and "Me" (meaning something like "pointed"). However, it only has a few dojos in Okinawa. Any tips on where to go? My question regards Kokutsu dachi born by fact who. Rather than face MMA, I guess you and this gentleman should face off and resolve the strong feelings..
Ive noticed that for some time, a lot of dojo's are trying to go "the old ways" like the kissakikai movement. to defeat all his opponents. Imi translates tomeaning in English. The story of karate begins on Okinawa, the largest of the Ryukyu Islands. hi Jesse-san! Location. *ancient monk Boddhidarma, possibly Finger lock applied with hanbo*Jujutsu *is a combat art developed by Shorin Ryu Okinawan Karate Vs. Japanese Karate - Differences Sports Vs. LifeStyle Natural Stances Why And How Okinawan Karate Weapons - Kobudo Top 2 Okinawan Karate Dojos The Jundokan Shodokan Dojo 4 Famous Masters of Okinawan Karate 1. While many believe that Karate has just one form and style from its native land, this articles breaks down such beliefs and tells us that there is lot more forms and styles practiced in various regions that are unique and distinct. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Jon Hamm - Karate! 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. Is there a way for a person such as myself to train in Okinawa or even just visit a Dojo for a look? I have read this article four times. Sanchin, 2. The feet are shoulder width apart, facing forward. RIGHT! To put things into perspective, an Okinawan zenkutsu-dachi can be half the length of a Japanese one. Suggestion for guest article(s):
sometimes, I almost cry reading, because you explain Okinawan Karate very well, since I have read many many misleading articles on karate from Okinawa. This article has been viewed 15,731 times. I practice Shotokan, simply because that was the style that most dojo' taught when I started on my journey. Ive NEVERheard the term Osu! Enter your email to receive news and updates straight in your mailbox. Shito Ryu focuses on hard and soft fighting techniques with low and short stances, just like Goju Ryu. The level of martial knowledge , i.e. This gearis still being used in Okinawan Karate today. First, "heishu" can refer to muscle contraction and "ibuki" style breathing unique to Sanchin and Tensho. We all need to have thicker skin for Christ sakes. It would be fun to compare and contrast the articles. First two were college clubs, last one was a thing I did in high school. Wado is a great school of Karate. 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. 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. Whether the original intent was for tournaments or not, it has evolved into such. I did compete in tournaments in the 70's and 80's. Some of the masters that have taught me, has shown me (on my body) the one-inch punch, and I have never felt any power greater than this. "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. They also have tuishou which means push hands in Chinese(Basically a close range training exercise to teach sensitivity if arms ever meet). Okinawan styles make great use of the closed hand, and the delivery of the fist centers mainly on the straight thrust method. I'm assuming the Japanese Karateka are saying it like I said "Oorah" in the Marine Corps, which is just dumb. Thanks everyone for your help and keep the hard work. (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. You nailed it sir. The basic ready stance for kumite is Moto-dachi. I respect the author's piece, especially since the Japanese karates evolved out of the Okinawan karates, to do a little synthesis, liking to the author's "Karate-Tree Piece." It has nothing to do with the style. 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. / Oss!being used in Okinawa. This is actually funny to me. I also respect Gene Foster's specific & detailed commentary, his Wado Ryu contribution. It's a style created by a Korean (if I'm not mistaken) for tournaments. As much as I enjoy reading Jesse's articles, I too find this article very degrading to Japanese Karate. (5) Just as certainly, I don't see the punching to a point as the only way to project power into the target. document.write('') The Best Traditional Karate and Kobudo Classes in the Phoenix Valley. Yes Unlike Judo, Kyudo, Kendo etc. Jujutsu was the unarmed defense of the Samurai and there are many movements in Jujutsu that come from sword movements. This famous Okinawan karate school has posters of various Naha-te masters with calligraphy and has a simple wooden interior. Okinawans definitely know about their rich Chinese influenced heritage. wikiHow is a wiki, similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. I've been studying and practicing Karate, practical self-defense and Zen Buddhism for more than 35 years. Torso erect. Although not very useful (my opinion) in itself, many stances and movements are in a way similar to those in okinawan karate. thus this excellent comparison starts with okinawa te.. As someone who has practiced Okinawan karate and kobudo and have visited Japanese dojo (though mostly do Judo while living in Japan) I very much appreciate this article. which i am going to present in university. It always surprises me when someone puts out an article on a blog, however, that posters respond so personally. Unfortunately, this is the way of Martial Arts these days! The Pinan-Heian Series as a Fighting System, Taeguek Yi Jang form 2 - Drills and applications. I'm really interested in how you're balancing the two training styles. 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. The bigger, longer, lower version that you see in more modern Shotokan, not so much. Okinawan Karate > Shotokan Karate. To do this, you need an explosive release of full-body power. Typically, the Japanese stances are longer and lower than the Okinawan ones--more exagerated, if you will. You are right again. my wish is to visit okinawa and learn karate as in the olden days before i die. 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. It was really great article . Discussion forums like this (and others) are a great place for people to learn the history of the styles and see the common roots and the sometimes forgotten common purpose. best of luck. It is known as Heiwa no Bu, which means the art of peace in Okinawa. If you are going against someone stronger and more experienced barehanded, trickery is the only thing you can use. Incredible power can be generated by a martial artist using proper stances with hip rotation and focus. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. As I have said we are based in Jujutsu. Pete is now passing on all he has learned from Taira Sensei to in excess of 150 students. This was a good read. An interchange of ideas provokes a learning environment. Maybe I was a little over the top. Okinawan Karate has a lot of high stances.
I came from an Okinawan based karate moving to a Japanese based karate, and I still sometimes struggle with the bigger deeper stances, but I'm getting there. Grammarian pouncetrifles should be hangt! This Instruction set is meant to help beginners of Okinawan Karate fully grasp the ten basic moves and be able to perform them successfully. Make sure to also wear clothing that is comfortable and flexible. it realy opened my eyes to okinawa karate. Regards from Argentina. Teaching, learning, or even writing about martial arts was prohibited. "It's very good. Keep the front foot flat on the floor, and the ball and toes of the . Zenkutsu-dachi is usually much longer and wider in the Japanese version than the shorter, more natural Okinawan version. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. To define is to say what something is, whereas to describe is just to say how it is. Renzoku means to continue. The high stances of Okinawan Karate feel more natural, and is much easier for westerners to hold - as opposed to the deep karate stances that often feel forced. I think in that vein, the author's article is excellent. 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. By the way what s your karate style? Paulo. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called te (, literally "hand"; Tii in Okinawan) and Chinese kenp. To them, it was their only defense method that helped them get through challenging political times. As Gene Foster mentioned, there is a general misunderstanding of Japanese Karate, and looks like on part of Jesse's as well. Shodokan was founded by Higa Seiko, one of the most famous masters of Naha-Te in Okinawa. The purpose of Japanese Karate is not aligned with the purpose of Okinawan Karate anymore. Okinawan Karate is amongst the most popular martial art styles in the world. Shotokan is known for its direct and efficient linear strikes, strong blocks and . They are EQUALLY important. A lot of practitioners don't know that Karate is the Okinawan adaptation of Chinese Kung Fu (southern white. Shorin () -ryuis one of the major Okinawan Karate styles. !I live in Greece.. Especially the term "Kime": There was no person, who was teaching me the meaning of the word. Tuidi Techniques. Shorin-Ryu, in general, does not have Sanchin-dachi, while Goju-Ryu does, but they do it differently than Uechi-Ryu. was great! * Naihanchi (; also known as Naifanchi): this was the original name for the three Tekki kata, but was changed by Funakoshi . 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. No. wikiHow is a wiki, similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. Okinawan martial arts refers to martial arts, such as karate, tegumi and Okinawan kobud, which originated among the indigenous people of Okinawa. It was why Okinawan karate was superior to Japanese karate. If you practiced in Shotokan, I would say great article, you are spot on. Uechi was amongst the very few people who went to China to study Panginoon or kung-fu. Home > Okinawa karate > Styles of Okinawan Karate. I encourage my students to de-construct the "How" as taught, into the "why" by looking at other karate styles to see how the Japanese style has evolved/morphed into what it is, thereby understanding its history and application. This style mainly focuses on direct attacks, so there is a lot of emphasis on the Katas. Dear Jesse,
That's the point. Kobudo refers to the weapons used in Okinawan Karate. Therefore style cannot matter. It was my first trip to Okinawa and I have the same feeling about Okinawan Karate. The purpose of Okinawan Karate has always been mainly self-defense oriented (the Why). Hi Jesse, Robert Sullivan from GKR Karate back again. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. Put your feet together at the heels and toes. Were committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Great article Jesse and I like the way you explain the why not the how in everything you do. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I am an Okinawan Practitioner for over 22 years. They were considered a way of living as they developed ones mind and body. Ive also studied karate in Japan. 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." Goju-ryu. Saifa, 4. 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 welcome the debate about karate styles, better or not, pros & cons. I now understand - we just have different training and understanding. Thanks for the insight into why things are the way they are and how things are done differently elsewhere! A- Many say who there wasnt Kokutsu dachi on traditional karate on fact on traditional kata Kokutsu was replaced by Ne ko ashi dachi. Karate starts from the ground. While they understood why people would do deep stances, they preferred we didn't. ravichander
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I have also trained this way myself. Wow, great article! The Essence Of Karate-Do By Shoshin Nagamine, 3. I really have now a clear picture of Karate History. 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. Kokutsu dachi (back stance) performed during kata training at the Seiyo Hombu. //-->. 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. Going through motions in the air imagining you're breaking someone's arm isn't going to cut it. But maybe that is because my master learned directly from his master, who came from Okinawa. Trust me; youllnever see an Okinawan sensei teach you a spinning hook kick to the head! Karate-Do (Okinawan "Hard and Gentle" style of Karate). I respect all traditional Karate styles, there's a benefit in every single one of them. My feeling is that the author is trying to convey these differences as a step, a means to better understanding what the traditional styles of karate are trying to accomplish. It focuses on kata, punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicks.Many Karate schools also conduct Kobudo weapons training (i.e. TERMS are just the short cut to thinking you know "KARATE". Got your wonderful article on the Internet. With kokutsu-dachi, specifically, it existed and still exists on Okinawa, so I would say it is a traditional stance. I am a practitioner of Wado Ryu Karate and have been for over 40 years. Great article!!! Please take the time to improve each position to perfection. 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 techniques are a good solid base to work from. Bring your front foot is forward, aligned with back foot toes.
(Related reading: 2 Forgotten (But Deadly) Techniques of Okinawan Karate). I would love to do as you did and travel to the Okinawa to train with the masters. Kenwa Mabuni is another famous master of karate and the founder of Shito Ryu Karate. Move your back leg forward so that the back knee is tucked in to the back of the front knee. thus kata bunkai have included emphasis on striking
Put your feet close together about one shoulder width apart and are turned inward, at a 45 angle. ThereforeUechi-ryuis also heavily influenced by the kung fu from Fujian province. One of my opinions is that traditional karate is very sophisticated. But theres a big difference in their approach. emailE=('martin' + '@' + emailE) As a matter of fact the more think about it, I remember one of my Isshinryu Instructors saying that if he wanted to kick someone in the face. 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. Enjoying my journey and Goju Ryu. Here, Dr. Teule uses tonfa(side-handle baton) to strike the side They were exagerated to increase the athleticism of practice, and to build leg strength. Is that traditional Karate styles, better or not, it only has a wooden... 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