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Okinawa Shorinjiryu Karate & Kobudo : Open-Hand Strikes

                                   OPEN-HAND  STRIKES  IN 'OKINAWAN  KENPO'

SHORINJIRYU RYUJIN RYUKYU TiiJUTSU

Go Shin Jitsu Kenpo [ SHORINJIRYU  KARATE ] A Punching Art, is suited for A lifelong practice.
The roots of this fighting system, may be found in the traditions of 'Meng-Hee-Kwan'.
Evasive  tactics and simultaneous strikes (in all fighting ranges) are the trademark of
this style. Shorinjiryu Ryujin Tiijutsu is A living Art , constantly adapting and changing.
Its purpose is : Combat Strategy and Rapid Response to aggression.  As such , it is
not innately geared towards competition.
Shorinjiryu Tiijutsu is A symbiotic balance of External (hard)and Internal (soft) practice.  
Go-no-Tii (young practice) and Mai-no-Tii (aged practice) provide An equilibrium in
teaching and learning , which ensures longevity and dedication in continuous practice.

There are Three Primary Katas  in Shorinjiryu Ryujin Tiijutsu : Naifanchin* (Daipochin,
Koryu); Sanchin* (Trican, Sam Chien, 3 Battles); Sanpabu* (Motobu Ryu Udon Tii)
Shorinjiryu Tiijutsu is A holistic system ; emphasizing cultivation of Psycho-physical
Energy , Dynamic Tension , and Body-science Mechanics.  In addition , auxiliary
longevity Exercises, Resuscitation Techniques and Symmetrical Breathing practices
are incorporated in the Shorinjiryu regimen.
Shorinjiryu Tiijutsu's pragmatism lies in its practice of explosive Muscle-Memory
response and Spontaneous Adaptation to any combat situation.
Spiritual development , adherence to Pugilistic Integrity , and Meditation practice, are
essential traits in the Path of A Shorinji-Do Warrior.

"FA~JIN" in Martial Arts : Sanchin Kata & Shime

                                    THE   FA~JIN   PRINCIPLE

                                  
                                         THE  EXPLOSIVE  POWER  IN  MARTIAL  ARTS


Basic translation of 'Fa-Jin' may be construed as___'Release of Power'__However this A very narrow definition and does not really convey the essence of what this  simple yet complex principle embodies.



 In Martial Arts, the three(3) components of "Yi" , "Qi" and "Li" have to combine in A congruent alignment to achieve : FA-JIN.

"Yi"~ may be construed as the command or "INTENT", initiated in the Mind,  But Released incrementally downward and out [Related to the Brain].
       
"Qi"~ is perceived as the bio-electrical energy which ''FLOWS'' within the
         physical body and outward [Related to Skeletal body & beyond].
   
"Li"~ the explosive muscular 'power' generated from the 'core' energetic   
            reservoir, "ACTIVATED"  in the physical body [Related essentially to :
        Kidneys* , Liver , Lungs & Heart Functions].
        * Basically, Physical Body's 'Batteries'.

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SANCHIN  KATA  SHIME (gitae) 
   Iron Body Training & Conditioning

FA~JIN  is not A brute force, but rather A refined filtered , Intentionally Directed Power.  If we consider the "Iron Shirt" practiced by Gung-Fu practitioners, who subjected their bodies to being struck by A harnessed tree trunk; then "Fa-Jin" is like A Laser Strike. It is similar to being hit by an steel dart/arrow , which affects the body internal (organs). It has A disruptive 'shock force'.  An explosion of energy (implosion of  Prana)

The force of   FA~JIN   is associated with the mythical powers of the Dragon.  The true nature of this Force is relaxed yet highly focused Intentionally.  The Coiling power of A Snake, aptly demonstrates the energy release of this principle.

FA~JIN  is developed progressively through continued practice of modalities such as Qi-Gung , Sanchin Kata, Yoga practice, etc.  It relies for the most part, on the concept of being soft(sung) on the outside. This principle is witnessed extensively in the Nun Chuan (Southern Fist) styles of Gung-Fu and Kempo and in hard/soft styles of Toudi and Ryukyu-Tiijtsu, that have maintained their Chinese influences.

Advanced  "Fa-Jin" practitioners develop their bodies from inside out, to safeguard from injuries by those who know how to unleash "Fa-Jin's" explosive power.  Mastering the "opening and closing" of Energetic Gates, Dynamic Tension muscle control, Deep Focused Relaxation ; advanced practitioners avoid serious internal injuries , which in some cases have proved fatal.

 In Toudi/Kempo and  Tiijutsu/Karate circles, this advanced concept is referred to as "being soft on the outside  .  .  and hard on the inside".  In Ancient China : "Rou-Zhong-Hang-Gong'' , embodied this concept of Hard within Soft (Yang/Yin)


                                                               Sanchin Kata

                                          Ahmadi  Behzad, Narashbi (Shinshi)

                                          Ryukyu Shorinjiryu Ryujin TiiJutsu


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                                                              REFERENCE :

                          White Crane Gung Fu
                           Zhan-zhuang
                           Jing or Ging
                           Tiijutsu / Toudi 
                           Aikido
                           Babulien
                           MingHeKwan

                           Kundalini
                           Zen-kido
                           Zu Zhang
                           Therapeutic Movement
                           Pneuma & Prana
                           Qi-Gung / Tai Chi
                           Ayangar

                      SANCHIN  KATA  &  SHIME  (gitae)

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"NAGO" : The Other Karate City

The Karate of Shigeru Nakamura

 Nago (Uchina : Nagu) City in the North of Okinawa, (located South East of Motobu). It is thought to be A periphery in Karate/Kempo circles. Most people know Naha-te (Commerce & Trade center), Shuri-te (Government & Political center) and Tomari-te (Major Fishing Port), but very few people are aware that Nago-te (Okinawa Kenpo),  is also An important Ryukyu Karate center.

Those who are mainly responsible for spreading the fame of Nago City are firstly Shinkichi Kuniyoshi and his heir, Shigeru Nakamura.  Nakamura Shinshii, established what eventually became Okinawa-te and Ryukyu Kenpo.  He was first taught by his uncle Teiichi, and then by such notable teachers as : Hanshiro Chomo (ShuriTe) and Kentsu Yabu (ShuriTe), Choki Motobu (TomariTe), Kanryo Higashionna (NahaTe), and Seikichi Kuniyoshi (NahaTe).

DAN  RANKING  OKINAWA-Tii    1st    to     10th      dan     black      t

RYUKYU   DAN   RANKING   SYSTEM  is  based  on  the  SHURI  CASTLE  COLORS :

        *     BLACK    *     SILVER   *     RED        *    GOLD    *

1  to  3rd   DAN  BLACK  Belt with SILVER stripe (Lengthwise)

4  to  6th    DAN  BLACK  Belt with  GOLD  stripe (Lengthwise)

7  to  9th    DAN  RED  Belt  with  GOLD  stripe (Lengthwise)

    10th        DAN       Solid  GOLD  OBI


 SHORID    S                                                              NJIRYU   RYUJIN  T

 SHORINJIRYU   RYUJIN  TiiJUTSU   DAN   RANKING

1st  to  4th :    SOLID  BLACK  BELT      (Calligraphy : Style & Name)



5th  Dan    :    Black and White (Sectional Belt)  with  White Ends.



6th to  8th  Dan : Black & White (Sectional Belt)  "1"  "2"  "3"  Black Stripes (Widthwise)

9th  Dan    :   Black & White (Sectional Belt) with Gold & Red Ends (lengthwise)


10th  Dan  :                *  *   Solid Gold Belt   *   *

  DAN  RANKING  IN  OKINAWA  KARATE    1ST  IIIIII   TO   10TH DAN

OTHER  Ryukyu Styles :

In some Okinawan Styles 1st to 5th  Dan Wear Plain Black Belts 
6th Dan One Stripe , 7th Dan Two Stripes , 8th Dan Three Stripes
9th  Dan  Solid Red Belt ,  10th  Dan  Solid Red with White Tips.

The ISSHINRYU Dilemma

Tatsuo Shimabuku : 'One Heart Way" Karate

       Shimabuku with his first generation : Eiko Kaneshi (seated second from left)

Shorinjiryu & Isshinryu are commonly banded together as are Goju-ryu & Uechi-ryu ( assumed to be A brother/sister Style) , but that is A commonly  misconstrued notion; since each style has its own distinctive characteristic.









Shimabuku's adoption of Tate Zuki, instead of Choku (seiken) Zuki, led to A rift with Kinjochin Sako, and his being replaced by Kaneshi Eiko.








Shimabuku's main reasons for switching to A vertical fist (utilized in Chinese Boxing Styles like Wing Chun),  was that he perceived that it was more ergonomic and efficient way to punch, and less chance of the thumb being caught on the opponent and thus injured. It is proven advantageous in number of successive punches ( 2 : 3  Ratio )