International shorinryu reihokan association headquarters. Some american students were wearing patches they designed. It was a historic tournament full of sensational moments like this one. International shorin ryu karate kobudo federation iskkf. Oikka promoting and teaching isshinryu karate and kobudo. Without looking too far away, this is the principle or foundation of the style of karate goju ryu see goju ryu. Tokushinryu kobudo is an eclectic system that is based on the traditional weapons of okinawa which emphasizes powerful techn. Join the iskkf sample certificate for iskkf federation rules and regulations federation schedule of fees instructors test.
In 1960, he was a student of grandmaster nakamura shigeru, founder of the okinawan kenpo karate do federation, and qualified for his 7th degree black belt. Welcome to my official website and online training center. In shorinryu shorinkan kata, pinan shodan, developed by the karate legend and educator itosu yatsunuku, varies from some other shuribased systems with a mae geri instead of side kick in movement eight. Okinawa kobudo is a style of the weapons fighting developed by the matayoshis family. I can tell you only that when i started to seriously study karate the weapons involved in the style i chose was often referred to as kobudo and was always, always, translated at karate weapons. Shape specially adapted to fit a pair of tonfa tuifa. The castles history is also the history of the kingdom of the ryukyus itself. A traditional okinawan shorinryu karate do and ryukyu kobudo teacher who trained directly under the okinawan and japanse masters for fifty years. World oshukai okinawa shorinryu karate do kobudo federation. For those who do not know me, my name is franco sanguinetti, direct student of matayoshi shinpo sensei, and founder and chief instructor of the. Genbukai also includes kobudo, instruction in traditional okinawan weapons. In 1958, master kise began studying under grandmaster soken hohan, the third successor of matsumura seito shorinryu karate do. I am very happy that modern technology and the assistance of grand master chase and his officers have enabled the okinawa isshinryu karate and kobu do association and me to continue to teach, advise and guide my students throughout the world. Not too sure this question has ever been adequately answered, at least in the american versions of karate.
The rochin was a short wooden shaft with a spear point or blade attached. Bushikan karate is an institution of selfimprovement and the home of champions. Ryukyu kobudo shimbukan is a very new association but has a strong international presence. The matayoshi kobudo kodokan international mkki has been formed with the purpose to preserve and spread the art of matayoshi kobudo. To promote traditional okinawa karatedo and kobudo as a way of life, a philosophy and an art of endowing with discipline and selfconfidence. Exactly one year ago, karate celebrated its biggest event thus far, the 2018 karate world championships in madrid. Right to left kamura sensei, gakiya sensei, matayoshi sensei and sanguinetti sensei with his matayoshi kobudo menkyo teaching license at the kodokan dojo in okinawa email. Information on our style, class schedules, location, photos and more. Bushiken karate honbu dojo our site is about the bushiken karate skinner dojo, full contact karate. Welcome to joe grazianos okinawan karate and kobudo.
Shinko matayoshis son, shinpo, was a renowned master of okinawa kobudo. Bushiken karate skinner dojo our site is about the bushiken. Shurijo castle is a symbol of the unique history and culture of okinawa. In 1970 master shinpo matayoshi formed the continue reading kobudo katas. Our dojo provides a familyfriendly environment, teaching traditional japanese karate. Made of real black karategui canvas, 100% heavy weight cotton. The organization was founded and is directed by franco sanguinetti sensei, internationally recognized practitioner of traditional okinawan karate and kobudo. Armes kobudo, nunchaku, tonfa boutique des arts martiaux.
These weapons, except for the sai, were originally believed to be farm implements. This website serves two purposes, firstly to introduce newcomers to the art and secondly to provide a platform for current members to keep connected to the association. Two renowned masters of the tinbe and rochin include shinpo matayoshi in okinawa and motokatsu inoue in japan. Ibfly martial art dvd, karate dvd, kobudo, patches, tshirt. Okinawa goju ryu kenshikai karate do kobudo club is registered and sanctioned by some of the worlds most prestigious organizations in the world, all of which are nonprofit organizations.
Promoting and teaching isshinryu karate and kobu do under the guidance of master uezu. Karatedo ist eigentlich ein oberbegriff fur eine vielzahl sehr. Kenshin kan karate and kobudo okinawan karate history. Ryukyu kobudo is the branch of okinawan kobudo developed and systemized by taira shinken under the ryukyu kobudo hozon shinko kai association ryukyu kobudo uses the following weapons. With their focus on creating a positive, safe, injuryfree training environment, bushikan karate has earned the reputation in winter haven as well as lake alfred, bartow, winter haven. Okinawa shorin ryu karate kobudo federation is open to all line of shorin ryu, we wantyou join us and work together. His successor choshin chibana changed in 1933 the name shurite into okinawa shorinryu and he founded okinawa shorinryu karate do association 1948. Our members tell us that they feel our school is more of an institution of selfimprovement, physically and mentally, rather than just a gym or some activity.
We feature a wide selection of katana, fighting gear, karate uniforms, bo staffs and other martial arts weapons. Bo, sai, eku, kama, tinberochin, tekko, nunchaku and tonfa. In 1970 master shinpo matayoshi formed the ryukyu kobudo federation, but two year later, he changed the name into the all okinawa kobudo federation. Naha city, okinawa, japan naonobu ahagon, hanshi 10th dan. Member schools okinawa isshinryu karate kobudo association. Jul 11, 2016 kaicho president isao kise is the president of the all okinawan shorin ryu kenshin kan karate and kobudo federation. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter.
Japanese patches archives academy of karate martial. Kris wilder senseis west seattle dojo handbook scott schweizer senseis karate and kobudo instruction devin rider senseis karate instruction franco sanguinetti senseis web site. Advincula started by asking shimabuku for his permission to design a patch. Shorin ryu karate do okinawan kobudo self defense youtube. International shorin ryu karate kobudo federation george w. Anko itosu called the genius of karate was the first to introduce karate info schools 1901. Frank hargrove is a japanese university graduates who trained in okinawa to be a karate instructor. Development of shorinryu shorinkan karate and kabudo. Ryukyu kobudo shimbukan the english language home page of. Joe grazianos okinawan karate dojo offers instruction in the welcome to joe grazianos okinawan karate and kobudo would you like to improve and maintain your flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Kaicho isao teaches at the main dojo, okinawa city, okinawa japan, military bases on okinawa and has his on dojo in okinawa city.
All okinawa kobudo federation ceased to function with the death of master shinpo matayoshi in 1997. Advincula with tatsuo shimabukus permission in february 1961. However, it is known on okinawa and all over the world as matayoshi kobudo. You and your family are in good, caring hands with the bushikan karate team. Go represents the concept of hardness, earth, while ju expresses the opposing concept of softness, heaven. Jul 04, 2017 karate kingairyu okinawa kobujutsu 39th kobudo demonstration nippon budokan 2016 duration.
We offer instruction in shitoryu karate within the genbukai organization, as taught by shihan fumio demura. Bushikan budo kyokai matayoshi kobudo kodokan intl. Bogen, battojutsu, batto, boken, bokuto, iaijutsu, iaijutsu, jutsu, do, yama, ryu. Kaicho is the all okinawan kata, kobudo, and kumite grand champion. But, currently we instruct all our students in karate blocks, kicks and punches as part of our ju jitsu arts we teach. Okinawan goju ryu karate matayoshi kobudo kodokan international. Please do not copy any material or photos without our permission. We currently do not teach karate as a separate art, but are in the planning stages of doing this. Kobudo weapons of the world shorinryu karate do federation five weapons are mainly used in the wskf. It was created in xix century by shinchin matayoshi and developed later by shingi, shintoku and shinko.