Martial Arts Training in Japan. David Jones

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СКАЧАТЬ Finally, in February of 1967, the various organizations devoted to the study and preservation of Okinawan karatedo reorganized to form the Zen Okinawa Karatedo Renmei. This organization recognized Goju-ryu, Shorin-ryu, Matsubayashi-ryu, Shobayashi-ryu, Tozan-ryu, Shorinji-ryu, and Chuba Shorin-ryu. The volatility of these organizations is apparent in their histories. In 1973 Goju-ryu left the organization; in 1974, Tozan-ryu left. Then on November 30, 1975, the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinkokai joined the All Okinawa Karatedo Federation. In 1981 another rift among Okinawan practitioners occurred. One group, the Yamato-ha, joined the Zen Nihon Karatedo Renmei (part of the Japan Athletics Association), whereas the Okinawa-ha, strongly loyal to their native Okinawa, refrained from joining another karatedo association merely for the sake of being recognized by Japanese institutions.

      The complex fission and fusion of karatedo groups is somehow inherent in their natures, the dynamics of which would make for a good academic study. The psycho-political turmoil caused by these political rifts can be very disorienting for students. Keep in mind, however, that although past history may be mildly interesting, living fully in the present is the point of it all. Let the political people play their games. Your job is to practice as hard as you can. Who is or is not chairman of such-and-such a karatedo organization obviously has nothing to do with the necessity of your developing good posture, strength, stance, center, breath, stamina, movement, structure, and speed, and rendering these fundamental physical virtues through the techniques of your chosen style.

      To provide specific direction to finding and practicing an Okinawan style of karatedo, I will focus on Okinawan Shorin-ryu (“Young Forest Style”) and Okinawan Goju-ryu (“Hard and Soft Way”). Once you have found your way into the social context of Goju-ryu or Shorin-ryu, directions to contact other Okinawan styles, such as Chito-ryu, will be accessible. Okinawa is not that big an island.

      Shorin-ryu

      In 1960 the Okinawan Karate Federation promoted Nakazato Shugoro to eighth-degree black belt and kyoshi (a “spiritual” rank). Nakazato Sensei was born in Naha City on August 14, 1919. His karatedo training began in 1935 under Ishu Seiichi. In 1946 he began a long history of instruction under the famous master of karatedo Chibana Choshin Shihan. In 1951 Nakazato Sensei helped Chibana Sensei to open his Dai Ichi Dojo in Naha City. Three years later, Nakazato Sensei received his shihan menkyojo and became Master Chibana’s shihan dai (personal assistant). Nakazato’s work with Chibana Sensei was so effective that he was commissioned by Chibana Sensei to found the Shorin-ryu Shorinkan Nakazato Dojo in Naha City at Aza. When Master Chibana passed away, Nakazato Shugoro inherited the leadership of Okinawan Shorin-ryu karatedo.

      The office of Nakazato Shugoro, president and grandmaster of Shorin-ryu, is located at 264 Aja, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken 900-0003, Japan. The North American Headquarters may be reached by contacting Frank Hargrove Sensei (eighth-degree black belt) at 2034 Nickerson Blvd., Hampton, Virginia, or by calling (757) 850-8500. Mr. Hargrove’s e-mail address is [email protected].

      Goju-ryu

      This popular style of karatedo was founded in the 1920s by Master Miyagi Chojun of Naha City. The style combines Okinawan (hard) and Shaolin kung fu (soft) techniques. Several Chinese systems, in fact, were studied by Master Miyagi and incorporated into the pure Okinawan styles (te), notably White Crane Kung Fu, Pakua Chang, I Ch’uan, and t’ai chi ch’uan. Goju-ryu is a close-range fighting style emphasizing kicking to lower-body targets, joint manipulations, and dynamic breath training along with the typical Okinawan karatedo techniques of blocking, striking, kicking, punching, and parrying.

      Miyagi Chojun chose the name Goju-ryu from the third precept listed in the Goju-ryu text called “Eight Poems of the Fists”:

       1. The mind is one with heaven and earth.

       2. The circulatory rhythm of the body is similar to the cycle of the sun and the moon.

       3. The way of inhaling and exhaling is hardness and softness.

       4. Act in accordance with time and change.

       5. Techniques will occur in the absence of conscious thought.

       6. The feet must advance and retreat, separate and meet.

       7. The eyes do not miss even the slightest change

       8. The ears listen well in all directions.

      The following are some of the Goju-ryu karate dojo to be found in Okinawa. Contact with any one of these clubs will put you in contact with many others of the same style

      Mr. Iha Koshin Jundokan Hombu Dojo

      2-6-13 Asato, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken 902-0067, Japan

      Tel: (098) 863-0011

      Mr. Yamashiro Katsuya

      Higaonna Dojo

      42-22-3 Chome Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken 900-0013, Japan

      Mr. Ikemiyagi Masaaki

      Meibukan Goju-ryu Okinawa Dojo

      3-29-17 Minami Tobaru, Okinawa-shi, Okinawa-ken 904-0035, Japan

      Mr. Hokama Yasuaki

      Meibukan Goju-ryu Ueda Dojo

      535-1 Ueda, Tomishiro-son, Okinawa-ken 901-0243, Japan

      Mr. Hokama Tetsuhiro

      Okinawa Goju-ryu Kenshikai Karate / Kobudo So Hombu

      277-33 Yonashiro, Nishihara-cho, Okinawa-ken 903-0111, Japan

      Mr. Uechi Tsutomu

      Goju-ryu Kokusai Karatedo Renmei

      90 Nishizato, Hirara-shi, Okinawa-ken 906-0012, Japan

      Mr. Miyazato Eiko

      Gokenkan Dojo

      442 Asato, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken 902-0067, Japan

      e-mail: [email protected]

      Chito-ryu

      This ryu (like all others, no doubt) demonstrates the fission and fusion of different styles that characterize the history of the majority of Japanese martial arts, ancient and modern. An Okinawan karatedo master, Dr. Chitose Tsuyoshi (1898-1984), created Chito-ryu by combining the elements he liked from Okinawan Shorei-ryu and Shorin-ryu karatedo. His goal was to rationally consider the medical implications of traditional karatedo practice and to find a system which would have maximum martial and health effects and minimal detrimental elements, such as long-term injury from the practice of certain joint techniques, chronic lower back pain from incorrect stance and movement instruction, and tendonitis in the elbow from snapping the elbow while punching. Chito-ryu, like all traditionally based forms of karatedo, focuses on the three main pillars of karate practice: kihon waza (basic techniques), kata (form), and kumite (sparring). Chitose Shihan called his style Chito-ryu karatedo to honor the Chinese roots of Okinawan karate: chi is a character meaning one thousand years old; to is the character for T’ang China.

      The following is a list of Chito-ryu Karate Federation dojo and their locations:

      Chikuenjuku (Fukuoka)

      Daidokan (Tochigi)

      Edogawa, Koto, Adachi (Tokyo)

      Fukuyama СКАЧАТЬ