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A BRIEF HISTORY OF SHURI-RYU KARATE-DO
Karate-Do is translated literally to “the way of the empty hand”. The “way” implies that its training entails more than just punching, kicking and the other purely physical aspects of karate. Rather, the training helps to teach discipline, confidence, self-respect and help build self-esteem.
Katai Martial Arts is proud and honored to teach Shuri-Ryu Karate as its primary martial art. Shuri-Ryu is an Okinawan art, whose history can be traced back several hundred years. It features approximately 70% hand techniques and 30% kicking; making it practical, effective and easy to learn. Shuri-Ryu is a composite style that incorporates the ancient self defense system of the former Capital of Okinawa, Shuri and influences of two Chinese systems, Tsing-yi and Pakua. Many Shuri-Ryu influences can be seen in the Japanese system of Shotokhan and its Korean offshoot, Tae Kwon Do. Make no mistake, these arts trace their roots back to Shuri, Okinawa.
Shuri-Ryu was brought to America in 1945 by the first man to teach Karate in the United States, Robert Trias. He was a true pioneer of Martial arts in America. His vision blazed the trail for virtually every American martial arts instructor who followed. Grandmaster Trias taught many accomplished and famous Karate competitors and superb teachers, including my teacher, Shihan Joseph Walker.
The Shuri-Ryu system, while extensive in its scope, is very comprehensive; that is, everything new you learn builds upon what you have learned previously. It utilizes 8 areas of training, Formal Kata & Bunkai (forms), Ju Ju Undo (free exercise) Ippon Kumite Kata ( to develop power), Taezue Nara Waza ( to develop speed and flow in your movements), Kihon Kata ( to develop balance of speed & power), form sparring (controlled partner exercise), free sparring (also called point sparring), and focused stance sparring ( to develop balance, defense within close proximity).
Shuri-Ryu, in its modern form, also utilizes grappling and several traditional Okinawan weapons, particularly the Bo and Sai.
Karate-Do is translated literally to “the way of the empty hand”. The “way” implies that its training entails more than just punching, kicking and the other purely physical aspects of karate. Rather, the training helps to teach discipline, confidence, self-respect and help build self-esteem.
Katai Martial Arts is proud and honored to teach Shuri-Ryu Karate as its primary martial art. Shuri-Ryu is an Okinawan art, whose history can be traced back several hundred years. It features approximately 70% hand techniques and 30% kicking; making it practical, effective and easy to learn. Shuri-Ryu is a composite style that incorporates the ancient self defense system of the former Capital of Okinawa, Shuri and influences of two Chinese systems, Tsing-yi and Pakua. Many Shuri-Ryu influences can be seen in the Japanese system of Shotokhan and its Korean offshoot, Tae Kwon Do. Make no mistake, these arts trace their roots back to Shuri, Okinawa.
Shuri-Ryu was brought to America in 1945 by the first man to teach Karate in the United States, Robert Trias. He was a true pioneer of Martial arts in America. His vision blazed the trail for virtually every American martial arts instructor who followed. Grandmaster Trias taught many accomplished and famous Karate competitors and superb teachers, including my teacher, Shihan Joseph Walker.
The Shuri-Ryu system, while extensive in its scope, is very comprehensive; that is, everything new you learn builds upon what you have learned previously. It utilizes 8 areas of training, Formal Kata & Bunkai (forms), Ju Ju Undo (free exercise) Ippon Kumite Kata ( to develop power), Taezue Nara Waza ( to develop speed and flow in your movements), Kihon Kata ( to develop balance of speed & power), form sparring (controlled partner exercise), free sparring (also called point sparring), and focused stance sparring ( to develop balance, defense within close proximity).
Shuri-Ryu, in its modern form, also utilizes grappling and several traditional Okinawan weapons, particularly the Bo and Sai.
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