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Is Shorin Ryu karate?

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Is Shorin Ryu karate?

Shorin-Ryu is a style of Karate developed in Okinawa Japan. This martial arts style is heavily focused on areas such as kicks, punches, katas and weapons. Shorin is the Okinawan pronunciation of Shaolin (as in Shaolin Kung Fu).

How many katas are in Shorin Ryu?

The Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu system has 18 kata: ten modern and eight ancient. Many of these kata are common to other karate systems as well, and they may be performed with subtle to major differences in movement and technique.

How old is Shorin Ryu karate?

The original Shuri-Te and its evolved counterpart Shorin Ryu traces its history back over two hundred years in Okinawa. Shinjo Choken is a “Dai Jo” or an important figure in Shorin Ryu’s history. He is one of the earliest known practitioners of Shuri-Te. He was active in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s.

Where did Shorin Ryu originate?

India
Shorin Ryu Karate originated in India made its way to China and then to Okinawa by the travels of the Shoalin Monks. Once known as Shuri-te, because it originated in the area around the village of Shuri once the old capitol of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

How long does it take to get a black belt in Shorin-Ryu karate?

An adult student who train Karate and who attends class at minimum two times per week on a regular basis can expect to earn a black belt in about five years. Some very dedicated karate students who train more intensely have been known to earn a black belt in as little as two or three years.

What is Shorin-Ryu known for?

Shōrin-ryū (少林流) is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts and is one of the oldest styles of karate. It was named by Choshin Chibana in 1933, but the system itself is much older. Shōrin-ryū combines elements of the traditional Okinawan fighting styles of Shuri-te.

Who is Renshi Samuel Palmer, Matsubayashi ryu Karate do?

Renshi Samuel Palmer, the man who introduced an 18 year old boy to Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do and guided him with patience and understanding. As long as I have control of this site I will not allow anyone or anything to tarnish the memory of my deceased teachers nor will I bring shame on future teachers or the style we all represent.

Where did the name Matsubayashi-ryu come from?

The name for Matsubayashi-ryu was greatly inspired by the legendary karate masters Bushi Matsumura, and Kosaku Matsumura who taught Shoshin Nagamine’s teachers Choki Motubu and Chotoku Kyan. Also, as a young man, Shoshin Nagamine was known as the Tenacious Pine Tree or (Chippai Matsu).

What’s the purpose of the Shorin ryu web site?

The mission and function of this web site is to inform the public about the art of Shorin-Ryu, Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate. I will gladly post links to any Matsubayashi-Ryu organization that adheres to and follows Grand Master Nagamine’s teachings.

Who is the founder of Shuri te karate?

The Matsubayashi-ryu style of karate was founded by Grand Master Shoshin Nagamine when in 1947 he opened his first dojo. The style derives from the Shuri Te schools of karate developed and handed down by karate legends such as Tode Sakugawa, Sokon “Bushi” Matsumura, Kosaku Matsumura, Itosu Yasutsune, and others.