O'Sensei Chojun Miyagi's first meeting with Jigoro Kano took place, on A lay-over in Naha ( Kano was on his way to the Olympic** Acceptance meeting). On the island of Okinawa. Kano witnessed A display of Ryukyu Tiijutsu, and what he observed surprised him. Miyagi Sensei demonstrated "Ryukyu-Tii" : Kata , Kakie, and A series of throws and control (seizure) techniques, which was quite impressive. Afterwards, Kano approached Miyagi and asked where he had learned his Jujutsu (Ne-Waza); Miyagi Sensei replied : it is "To-de" and that it has always been A part of the (Tiijutsu) teachings on Okinawan islands.
** Judo joined the Olympics Games in 1964
TiiJUTSU ~ TOUDI-jutsu ~ TEGUMI ***
* Riding Throw * Sacrifice Throw
* Rear Riding Throw * Shoulder Throw
* Heaven Throw * Supine Throw
* Ox Throw * Yielding Throw
* Arm Throw * Sweeping Throw
*** Morinobu's Book : "Toudi-jutsu- no -Kenkyu"
There are five major components in Okinawan TiiJUTSU
TUITE KAKIE**Joint manipulation and compliance, KUZUSHI**
TEGUMI Grappling, Seizure, Control and Rope Ties & Binding
KYUSHO & KIKO "Iron-Body' training, which complements: Vital Points Attack and Selective Anatomical Targeting. The developmental progression in Kiko, helps the understanding and application of Kyuso, and vice-versa (the yin and yang aspects of Ryukyu Tiijutsu).
KIKO : Cultivation of vital biological Energy ~ "Daruma Excercizes" : Abdominal Breathing , increase Bone Marrow Density & creation of new blood cells. Increase blood flow to A particular area by utilizing : 'Visualization', direction of 'Attention' (present) : immediate response, and 'Intention' (future) : directed towards areas, perceived (anticipated), to be struck.
CHIKI (dakentai) Waza Percussion Striking Combinations and Muscle-Memory Drills. Punching and kicking geared for combat application (not Sport, and inherently dangerous and complex), to quickly neutralize an attacker. In 1905, when the Emperor of Japan took an interest in Okinawan (China-hand) karate, a great deal of its applications were modified or all together eradicated. The goal of the new karate (empty-hand), was to instill discipline, build muscles and make soldiers battle-ready. From this latter philosophy, University and Competition Karate was born.
** "Push-Hands" (similar to Chi-Sao), feel direction of Energy & develop contact Reflexes, Control techniques. Find an opening and exploit it. Learn about vulnerabilities of self & opponent.** 'Off-Balancing'
BU-JUTSU
(tomeru hoko)
Prevent Conflict
It is Dying.
Some nuggets of Okinawan karate and valued info
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