Japanese Satsuma
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Karate Systems, part 1 of 3
Okinawa Karate
The development of karate as a form of unarmed combat is largely due to the ban to bear arms imposed during the reign of King Shoshin Okinawa (1477-1526), and after the invasion of the Satsuma clan of Okinawa in 1609.
Systematization modern karate can be credited to a group known as "reviving" formed in the 19th century, which featured a panel of experts from various martial arts Okinawa. Originally known as "de-de" or "China hand" ( "you" is a word of Chinese origin which means "hand"), it was not until the early 20th century that the name "karate" was formally adopted.
New heroes
Karate became popular in the West after the Second World War when U.S. soldiers who had been stationed in Okinawa brought back home with them.
Many former trainees U.S. have been raised on stories of the macho cowboy culture, and industrialization of society in the postwar U.S. had left a vacuum in which the stories of characters incredible and amazing feats of strength performed by Eastern masters of karate were received with enthusiasm. This led to an explosion in the popular media of heroes legendary fighting against all odds, in the name of truth, justice and honor valued features in the Minds of Americans and minds of martial artists.
Shorin Ryu
Combining elements of Shuri-te and Tomari-te, this system may have been karate Shaolin origin, as the first two characters in characters Japanese Kanji are the same as the name of the famous Shaolin Temple in China. Its founder, Sokon Matsumura was a renowned warrior and bodyguard to three kings of Okinawa.
Physical postures and breathing exercises are characteristic of the training procedures. Interestingly, one of the students of the payer, known as Anko Itosu, developed the Pinan kata, a set of movements that are very popular in a wide range of systems from Japan.
The art form has a system self-classification, from white to black belt, which was adopted, established by the founder of judo, Jigoro Kano. It also includes a series of kata known.
Some examples of the more intriguing kata are called "iron horse" form, "the crane on the rock" form ", and" swallow on the beach "form.
One of the most famous martial artists of his time, Sokon Matsumura was the chief instructor of Okinawan martial arts family who gave him the title of "Bushi" or "Warrior" in recognition of his courage and fighting qualities of samurai loyalty and honor. The influence of Shorin Ryu is widespread, with many martial arts – Styles of tracing their origins back to the system of Matsumura.
Shotokan
The founder of this form of karate is widely considered responsible for bringing karate from Okinawa to Japan. The name derives from his nickname, "Shoto", meaning "pine waves", and "kan" meaning "house."
An external-driven system speed and muscle power emphasizes techniques of breath, long, stable stances and powerful strokes, and elements of the mind and body control. It is believed that its origin is in Okinawa you, an old fist fighting technique.
Code and culture
The system is clearly defined in the 20 precepts of philosophy. These are based on Bushido, the ancient warrior code and Zen philosophy, and include the following instructions:
Never forget, karate begins and ends with respect. There is no first attack in karate. The art of developing the mind is more important than the art of applying the techniques. First understand yourself, then understand others. The mind should be freed. Do not think you have to win, not thinking, not to lose.
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