OKINAWAN SHORIN-RYU KARATE DO AND KOBUDO
What is Real Karate?
Is it just for for kids? A sport? A fitness program? Some old fashion exotic hobby? Is it good for self-defense?
Depending on who you ask, you'll get many different answers.
Regrettably, Hollywood reflects a fantasized version, so many people have never even seen authentic Karate. The majority of people don't know much about authentic karate, because they only seen on TV, trained in sport version only a small part of real karate or as a child in the McDojo when they're kids, a positive place, but not real karate.
The essence of Okinawan Karate has always been it's real-life effectiveness, many modern military close combat systems have Karate techniques at their core. For adults it's precise movement, funcational, simple, lethal and practical. For kids it is more tame, but build solid basics and is highly beneficial and practical. The Okinawan people are small in stature, so they had do karate techniques correctly, and use their entire body in every strike, with pinpoint accuracy to the attackers vulnerable spots. The fitness and conditioning is design for several reasons; for the worse case, its to survive a combat situation, and best case was to feel great, be healthy and be active till your very old. The Okinawan people are the healthest and oldest people in the world. It is only exotic because it comes from an island paradise on the other side of the world, but we are all human, so what works for them, works for us.
Forging a Real Karate Mind, Body, Spirit
Okinawan Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate 空手 is the oldest form of karate developed in Okinawa, part of the Ryukyu Island Kingdom in ancient Japan. It was developed by the oldest and healthiest people on earth live. An unarmed martial-arts discipline employing many fighting methods, amazing footwork, kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs. Emphasis is on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact. Striking surfaces include the hands (particularly the knuckles and the outer edge), open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands and palm-heel strikes, ball of the foot, heel, forearm, knee, and elbow. All are toughened by practice blows against padded surfaces. Timing, balance, strentgh, flexiblity, cardio, tactics, and spirit, however, are each considered at least as important as physical toughening. With it's roots starting at the Shaolin temple, and developed in Okinawan, and influenced by many fighting systems going back thousands of years, and many battlefields; Shorin ryu Karate was influenced by Kung fu white crane & tiger, Muay Thai kickboxing, Japanese Jujitsu, American boxing, Kobudo (Weapons), Kenjitsu, grappling, becoming systematized in Okinawa in the 17th century, because weapons were forbidden. It was imported into Japan in the 1920s. Authentic Karate is a very complete fighting system; not just striking, but also grappling, conditioning, throws, joint locks, restraints, and vital-point strikes also.
Kickboxing, a performance side of a of Karate; combines techniqes from Karate, Muay Thai, and Boxing. In Kickboxing you will work bags, partner drills with pads, safe sparring. Karate/Kickboxing combines cardio, footwork, timing, speed, resistance, and interval training to make the most of your workout sessions. Rather than breaking up workouts by muscle group, kickboxing works the entire body to ensure amazing results! Plus Internationally certified instructors will teach world class self defense and fighting skills. There’s no better feeling in the world than hitting a punching bag after a long tough day. Take out your frustration with an intense session that releases endorphins to make you feel unstoppable!
Kobudō refers to the weapon systems of Okinawan martial arts. The weapon systems taught at Summit Martial Arts covers a dozen or more weapons, among the bō or staff, sai (three-pronged truncheon), tonfa (handled club), kama (sickle), and nunchaku (two rope- or chain-connected sticks), tambo (short stick), the Jo (middle length staff) and the eku (boat oar of traditional Okinawan design). Padded weapons are used beginning students. Shinken Taira Kobudo system
We also have classes on modern weapons.
Karate was first introduced to American service men after World War II by Japanese and Okinawan karate masters. Many of these US servicemen took their newfound skills to the United States and established their own dojos. Many Japanese karate instructors were also sent to popularize the martial art in the United States.
Techniques that could literally save your life and your family during a real street confrontation or break in. Even though real Karate can be dangerous, good partners and safety is our number one concern.
The only secret to great karate is find a qualified instructor, a good attitude, consisent attendance, and practice. These are key essentials if efficiency is to be gained in the fundamentals class. Then repetition is key to mastery. Real Okinawan Karate is not a game of points, weight classes or showy demonstrations. It is a martial art that trains a practitioner to be peaceful; but if conflict is unavoidable, you know how to defend yourself.
Such an action requires skill, strength, speed, focus, and control. But these physical aspects are only part of the practice; they are just the vehicle, not the journey itself.
In true karate, the body, mind and spirit—the whole person—must be developed simultaneously. Through kihon (skills), kumite (working with training partners) and kata (solo forms) we learn to control our movements with precision. Through meditation we learn to control our mind and breath. Through discipline and self control we learn to control our actions. But more importantly, we learn to give up control too. We can perform the techniques without thinking about them mushin (no-mind), and remain focused without having to concentrate on any one thing. In essence, the body remembers how to move and the mind remembers how to be still. This harmonious unity of mind and body is intensely powerful. Even the greatest physical strength and skill are no match for the power of wholeness. The result of true karate is natural, effortless action, and the confidence, humility, openness and peace only possible through perfect unity of mind, body and spirit.
Secrets of the Oldest Karate in the World
Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate has remained essentially unchanged throughout its history unlike many other styles that have fallen to mass commercialization and sport. Each student learns each technique and the tradition in its original and most powerful form. As a result, Summit Martial Arts produces very skillful karate-ka, with strong roots in history and tradition.
There are a number of practical factors that make Summit Martial Arts karate different from other martial art schools. Here are some of the main ones:
Summit Martial Arts Has Strong Roots, we have taught Matsumura Shorin Ryu style of karate and kobudo for the last 30 yrs fulltime here in Delaware, Ohio. Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo is the oldest and most traditional type of Okinawan karate (Okinawa, Japan is birthplace of Karate). Since it descends directly from the "original" sources, it has developed from strong roots, long history and a great tradition. Summit Martial Arts instructors have trained with the best in the world from USA, Okinawa, and Japan. We also understand grappling, throwing, groundfighting, and weapons systems.
Summit Martial Arts Is Scientific and Is Constantly Being Improved. Every technique and movement in real Karate is based on solid, scientific, physical movement theory. That's why we put such heavy focus—far more than most other organizations—on fundamentals, the basic foundational techniques, and their proper form, angle and balance. The result speaks for itself: Summit Karate is powerful, solid, stable, and smooth flowing; this has proven itself time and time again in tournaments, mma, military hand to hand combat, law enforcement and on the street.
Summit Instructors Are Professionals, they must train for an extensive period specifically to be instructors. Their dedication to teaching the way, helps ensure that the true essence of Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate is passed on to each student. And this devotion shows in each student's technique.
Summit Dojo maintains a Specialized Instructor Training Program for students who show exceptional capability and prowess in karate. Leaders must take a rigorous entrance exams and tests, followed by years of intense study and practice at the Dojo. This approach ensures that the scientific foundations and traditions of Shorin Ryu Karate are maintained.
Kyoshi Charles Riedmiller head Instructor has 46 yrs experience in Shorin Ryu/Goju Ryu Karate, Kickboxing and White Crane/Chen Taichi. Sensei Riedmiller is committed to preserving Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate & Kobudo, the vision and teaching methods. Sensei Riedmiller teaches Law Enforcement, military, private security, competitors and also teaches for the OWU Kinesiology Department.
To that end, we teach Karate as a realistic method for the mind, body, and spirit, and practical self-defense and not as a tournament sport.
Is it just for for kids? A sport? A fitness program? Some old fashion exotic hobby? Is it good for self-defense?
Depending on who you ask, you'll get many different answers.
Regrettably, Hollywood reflects a fantasized version, so many people have never even seen authentic Karate. The majority of people don't know much about authentic karate, because they only seen on TV, trained in sport version only a small part of real karate or as a child in the McDojo when they're kids, a positive place, but not real karate.
The essence of Okinawan Karate has always been it's real-life effectiveness, many modern military close combat systems have Karate techniques at their core. For adults it's precise movement, funcational, simple, lethal and practical. For kids it is more tame, but build solid basics and is highly beneficial and practical. The Okinawan people are small in stature, so they had do karate techniques correctly, and use their entire body in every strike, with pinpoint accuracy to the attackers vulnerable spots. The fitness and conditioning is design for several reasons; for the worse case, its to survive a combat situation, and best case was to feel great, be healthy and be active till your very old. The Okinawan people are the healthest and oldest people in the world. It is only exotic because it comes from an island paradise on the other side of the world, but we are all human, so what works for them, works for us.
Forging a Real Karate Mind, Body, Spirit
Okinawan Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate 空手 is the oldest form of karate developed in Okinawa, part of the Ryukyu Island Kingdom in ancient Japan. It was developed by the oldest and healthiest people on earth live. An unarmed martial-arts discipline employing many fighting methods, amazing footwork, kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs. Emphasis is on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact. Striking surfaces include the hands (particularly the knuckles and the outer edge), open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands and palm-heel strikes, ball of the foot, heel, forearm, knee, and elbow. All are toughened by practice blows against padded surfaces. Timing, balance, strentgh, flexiblity, cardio, tactics, and spirit, however, are each considered at least as important as physical toughening. With it's roots starting at the Shaolin temple, and developed in Okinawan, and influenced by many fighting systems going back thousands of years, and many battlefields; Shorin ryu Karate was influenced by Kung fu white crane & tiger, Muay Thai kickboxing, Japanese Jujitsu, American boxing, Kobudo (Weapons), Kenjitsu, grappling, becoming systematized in Okinawa in the 17th century, because weapons were forbidden. It was imported into Japan in the 1920s. Authentic Karate is a very complete fighting system; not just striking, but also grappling, conditioning, throws, joint locks, restraints, and vital-point strikes also.
Kickboxing, a performance side of a of Karate; combines techniqes from Karate, Muay Thai, and Boxing. In Kickboxing you will work bags, partner drills with pads, safe sparring. Karate/Kickboxing combines cardio, footwork, timing, speed, resistance, and interval training to make the most of your workout sessions. Rather than breaking up workouts by muscle group, kickboxing works the entire body to ensure amazing results! Plus Internationally certified instructors will teach world class self defense and fighting skills. There’s no better feeling in the world than hitting a punching bag after a long tough day. Take out your frustration with an intense session that releases endorphins to make you feel unstoppable!
Kobudō refers to the weapon systems of Okinawan martial arts. The weapon systems taught at Summit Martial Arts covers a dozen or more weapons, among the bō or staff, sai (three-pronged truncheon), tonfa (handled club), kama (sickle), and nunchaku (two rope- or chain-connected sticks), tambo (short stick), the Jo (middle length staff) and the eku (boat oar of traditional Okinawan design). Padded weapons are used beginning students. Shinken Taira Kobudo system
We also have classes on modern weapons.
Karate was first introduced to American service men after World War II by Japanese and Okinawan karate masters. Many of these US servicemen took their newfound skills to the United States and established their own dojos. Many Japanese karate instructors were also sent to popularize the martial art in the United States.
Techniques that could literally save your life and your family during a real street confrontation or break in. Even though real Karate can be dangerous, good partners and safety is our number one concern.
The only secret to great karate is find a qualified instructor, a good attitude, consisent attendance, and practice. These are key essentials if efficiency is to be gained in the fundamentals class. Then repetition is key to mastery. Real Okinawan Karate is not a game of points, weight classes or showy demonstrations. It is a martial art that trains a practitioner to be peaceful; but if conflict is unavoidable, you know how to defend yourself.
Such an action requires skill, strength, speed, focus, and control. But these physical aspects are only part of the practice; they are just the vehicle, not the journey itself.
In true karate, the body, mind and spirit—the whole person—must be developed simultaneously. Through kihon (skills), kumite (working with training partners) and kata (solo forms) we learn to control our movements with precision. Through meditation we learn to control our mind and breath. Through discipline and self control we learn to control our actions. But more importantly, we learn to give up control too. We can perform the techniques without thinking about them mushin (no-mind), and remain focused without having to concentrate on any one thing. In essence, the body remembers how to move and the mind remembers how to be still. This harmonious unity of mind and body is intensely powerful. Even the greatest physical strength and skill are no match for the power of wholeness. The result of true karate is natural, effortless action, and the confidence, humility, openness and peace only possible through perfect unity of mind, body and spirit.
Secrets of the Oldest Karate in the World
Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate has remained essentially unchanged throughout its history unlike many other styles that have fallen to mass commercialization and sport. Each student learns each technique and the tradition in its original and most powerful form. As a result, Summit Martial Arts produces very skillful karate-ka, with strong roots in history and tradition.
There are a number of practical factors that make Summit Martial Arts karate different from other martial art schools. Here are some of the main ones:
Summit Martial Arts Has Strong Roots, we have taught Matsumura Shorin Ryu style of karate and kobudo for the last 30 yrs fulltime here in Delaware, Ohio. Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo is the oldest and most traditional type of Okinawan karate (Okinawa, Japan is birthplace of Karate). Since it descends directly from the "original" sources, it has developed from strong roots, long history and a great tradition. Summit Martial Arts instructors have trained with the best in the world from USA, Okinawa, and Japan. We also understand grappling, throwing, groundfighting, and weapons systems.
Summit Martial Arts Is Scientific and Is Constantly Being Improved. Every technique and movement in real Karate is based on solid, scientific, physical movement theory. That's why we put such heavy focus—far more than most other organizations—on fundamentals, the basic foundational techniques, and their proper form, angle and balance. The result speaks for itself: Summit Karate is powerful, solid, stable, and smooth flowing; this has proven itself time and time again in tournaments, mma, military hand to hand combat, law enforcement and on the street.
Summit Instructors Are Professionals, they must train for an extensive period specifically to be instructors. Their dedication to teaching the way, helps ensure that the true essence of Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate is passed on to each student. And this devotion shows in each student's technique.
Summit Dojo maintains a Specialized Instructor Training Program for students who show exceptional capability and prowess in karate. Leaders must take a rigorous entrance exams and tests, followed by years of intense study and practice at the Dojo. This approach ensures that the scientific foundations and traditions of Shorin Ryu Karate are maintained.
Kyoshi Charles Riedmiller head Instructor has 46 yrs experience in Shorin Ryu/Goju Ryu Karate, Kickboxing and White Crane/Chen Taichi. Sensei Riedmiller is committed to preserving Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate & Kobudo, the vision and teaching methods. Sensei Riedmiller teaches Law Enforcement, military, private security, competitors and also teaches for the OWU Kinesiology Department.
To that end, we teach Karate as a realistic method for the mind, body, and spirit, and practical self-defense and not as a tournament sport.
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