Maybe the Canadian and the Swedish versions of Shotokan are just as different from each other as from the Japanese version. Attacks to vital areas. Uechi-ryutraining styles are focused only on Sanchin training and body conditioning. 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. Moreover, I believe his original post bears careful reading & re-reading, & I will be doing so. I have to write you now :) The last 2 days i was studying some of your writings about some terms in uchinaa-guchi, was searching about it in the internet etc. Put your front foot in front of you at a 45 angle. 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). (Related reading: Exposing The Lost Secret of Matsumuras Mysterious Bo Staff). of sepai, removing the shoulder grab from rear with hold Just curious: When the king prohibited weapons, masters like Kanga Tode and Bushi Matsumura started private training of the empty-handed fighting technique in stealth. Below you will find a short introduction to each style. that should have said "southern white tiger was one of the styles". Usually, yes. Although I'm biased to Okinawan Karate, I still have much respect to Japanese Karate, and I learn a lot from it as well. It taught them humility, dignity, and respect. Tensh, 3. In Japanese Karate, you rarely see these training toolsexcept the makiwara. So you have to experience both. Paul. But if you're just going through a routine in kata, then exactly how does knowing that help you? There are several high ranking Sensei working the class so the quality of the training was never changed because of the size of the class. But just one question, if hai means yes in Japanese why do they say it in an Okinawan dojo? wikiHow is a wiki, similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. I love Naihanchi. But in Okinawa, almost every dojo has weapons on the wall. They do not care how many degrees the toes should point somewhere, or how wide or long the stance should be. A few words on Shotokan. Thanks for the insight into why things are the way they are and how things are done differently elsewhere! The why helps you to understand the reason for the how you do something. I have always been in love with the history of karate, and the history of Okinawa, one deeply related to the other. 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. I was taught the details you mentioned, foot movement, hip movement, etc. The body should be squarely forward unless a half-turn han-mi is applied. Wow. And if all cannot be equal, then surely there is a worst and best existing on the far ends. I practice Shotokan-ryu but I'm enamored with Okinawan Karate because of my short stature, hehehe. Distribute your weight evenly on both feet. It also has higher stances and teaches throws and locks. Karate enthusiasts in Japan practice it because they believe its good for their health. To me, the traditional karate practitioner, the real question is, " how do I make my karate effective?" Everyone are there as friends, working together in the spirit of Karate. the tuidi (pushing hands) is similar to Sticky shand used in wu shu? Your whole front foot is fat on the floor. Great comment Rob. You may want to use weapons. Okinawans definitely know about their rich Chinese influenced heritage. It was named byChoshin Chibana(1885-1969) in 1933, but the system itself is much older. "Why" Over "How" Seisan bunkai by Miyagi Chojun If you practice Karate in Okinawa, you will often hear the word "imi". I know what it means to meOshi Shinobu, Endure under pressure!! hi Jesse-san! are interested in shedding pounds, there Keep the front foot flat on the floor, and the ball and toes of the . Put on an interpretation, usage that is practical. Good Article 1. RIGHT! Traditional Karate Vs. Modern Okinawan Karate, Okinawan Karate Vs. Japanese Karate Differences, 3 Best Okinawan Karate Books You Need To Read, 2. Thanks! Because they practice Kobudo the art of handling Karates ancient combat tools. One thing I can say is Jesse made a general statement, that applies to, I'd say, 90% of Japanese Karate. Sadly, this is the reasonmanyOkinawan masters cantmake a living from Karate.