What is Shorinji Ryu Karate? ｜Yusuke in Okinawa Season 2 Ep.2【Shorinji Ryu】 

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Motivation: for me, I started martial arts late in life (at 48 years old) because I always wanted to train and decided to just do it before I got any older. I continue to train because I love it, I want to get better, I want to continue to move and get healthier as I get older. Training helps me build confidence, resilience, and awareness. Two of my daughters train with me, and my granddaughter, my grandson will join when he is old enough. The dojo is like a second home and we are all family there.

I'm a 48 year old Red belt,. I started karate 6 years ago. I originally started doing Karate with my son but sports demanded more of my son's time, but I continued. It has become part of my life. I ultimate goal is to earn my Black belt before the age of 50. Love your videos, keep up the good work.

Shorinji Ryu practitioner from America here! I have been practicing since I was 9 years old. I have taken a few hiatuses lately, but I practice because Karate is a way life - and the one that best suits me! Thank you for sharing!

I have been a practitioner of Isshinryu Karate for 35 years, started when I was 10 years old, and my motivation to continue my own study but also teaching to new students is the constant unraveling of the bunkai. I am constantly surprised at how much after 35 years I still don’t know. Once my students reach intermediate belt rank (rokku kyu) I start making them come up with bunkai they see in the katas they know, and it amazes me the stuff they come up with that never even occurred to me.

Thank you for this great interview of this Old School master of Shorin-ji Karate! Respect. 🇯🇵🥋

The longer I practice the more I reflect that perhaps I am trying to do the impossible; I am not preparing for the future but trying to prepare my past self to face to trauma of my past. I am trying to make myself match the persona of my master, who is my hero. We are supposed to look inward to perfect ourselves, but I find myself looking up and looking back.

I train because I love it, but also because it has become part of who I am. I couldn't imagine my life without martial arts now. Even before I started officially as a kid, martial arts was always on my mind, and was a part in how I played.

I practice northern Chinese styles, three of them: too many to be honest. But I find something to appreciate about each one. I started with western boxing when I was 12, and I'm now 70. It doesn't matter how well you know taolu/kata. If you have pursued knowledge of the practical apploication of the movements, there is always another revelation just around the corner. This is what makes study of your chosen martial art a life-long pursuit, and brings about the subtle changes within you, as a person, over time.

I started karate at 6 years old. I was learning what my Sensei called Shito Ryu, but what I believe more closely resembles Shotokan. I did that style under the same master for 12 years until I got my black belt. I then moved away for college, and at the time felt very uninspired in the current state of my martial arts journey. I was just opened up to the world of MMA, and thought BJJ was the coolest thing I had ever seen. I studied BJJ at an MMA gym in the area for about 6 months. I ended up dropping out of school after covid hit, and moved back home. I, like many others at this time, began to struggle with feeling isolated, and unsure of what life had in store for me. I needed something to fill my time, and the new void I was feeling in my life without the MMA gym around. I became very introspective, started getting way more into MMA than ever before, and became very hungry for the knowledge again, and for the first time, the true history behind the martial art that had been a part of my life for so long before, Karate. I began using many online resources to aid my study, along with getting myself a copy of the Patrick McCarthy translation of the Bubishi. I spent a good amount of time discovering that Okinawan karate was so different from Japanese karate, and seeking that out. I did also help my old karate Sensei open up a new school, after the pandemic began to slowly get better, but we were practicing in a local fire dept. with little to no equipment, and teaching for free. I think I took lots of pride in the students I taught, and in knowing I was doing my best to offer them true knowledge they could apply to defend themselves, and carve out a philisophical journey along the way, but once my old master had everything under control, I ended up switching to Isshin Ryu to look deeper into Okinawan karate. My new school is great. It has nicer facilities with lots of bags, mats, kabudo weapons and a great instructor. My new motivation is to constantly be pushing myself to be better physically, mentally, and in character; along with getting my black belt from him, and one day helping to spread this art to someone else. Hopefully that it may help them someday too, on their path through life. I started all the way back at white, and am currently a yellow belt in my new style. Wish me luck!

This is high quality content. Keep up the good work, Sensei.

Very interesting. I have been practicing Shorinji Ryu Renshinkan since I was 6 years old. The founder was Isamu Tamotsu, whom like Joen Sensei, was a student of Chotoku Kyan. We have the same Kata as this Karate style but we have Bassai instead of Passai. Our Seisan Kata is very similar. Thank you for the video

I have been practing karate since I was 4 years old, and now I have 25 (waahh, it's long time) and my motivation to continue is to be better that yesterday, training to control my body, to be more fast, strong and flexibility. Today I can't see how big and differents styles have this martial art and I want to learn all that I can.

I currently practice Shotokan Karate. I basically had an infatuation about this since my childhood, but when I started learning the art my respect for this style grew and grew. So why do I love Karate so much?? It is because with this art I get to learn about by physical abilities, I've learned a little bit about the Japanese culture, It is a realm where I can challenge myself again and again and never run out of challenges and finally for me Karate is fun

I see elements of the Katas I learned in American Kenpo as a child. Looks like elements of this kata came to be part of Long Form II and Bookset Katas.

I started karate when I was 15 years old. It was very good for me and it still is. I was unable to practice in a dojo regularly but I did keep practicing on my own for the next 39 years - today. Martial Arts/Karate has been good to help me cope with mental illness, particularly depression and anxiety. The way things have been in recent years has really challenged me, but I try to keep practicing and studying to make it through each day. I hope I can afford to return to a dojo soon and resume proper practice. I am sure I need an instructor to really excel.

The Seisan Kata has the look of southern white crane. Both in its stance and use of the hands. Very nice and I really enjoy your channel. Thanks so much for all your effort.

The once kata that crosses with Goju Ryu is Seisan. In Goju Ryu, seisan is one of the black belt katas, I think it’s a 3rd Dan level kata. But the way this sensei is doing it is slightly different

I am familiar with Shorin Ryu Karate. I knew a Sensai in Rhode Island who teaches a school, and traces the lineage of his school to Okinawa.

Fully believe you can judge the quality of a karate sensei by the width of their “manspread”😉brilliant interview Yusuke!!

I like the respectfulness of sensei. He clearly understands the differences from his teachings compared to old school Masters.

So fun to finally see the Shorinji ryu style and to see that our Shorinjiryu Kenkokan is similar in some aspects (the movement sequence in Seisan for example)! Can't wait to see your next videos on this style!

I practice, because I like it. It's been part of my life since I was 6. With time and experience in other martial arts I've discovered that for me karate is a balanced art if you practice it accordingly. At the end it can all get mixed, but in essence you are still practicing the same art, but with mixed training methods.

Great video with a lot of good information. Came across this quote "harmony of body and mind that reaches out through all four limbs…benefiting what cannot be benefited and doing what can’t be done." (Xu zangjing, Vol. 119, 408b) taught you might like.

Uechi Ryu originally had only 3 kata. I like that. We in Wing Tsun Kuen only have 6 forms. 2 of them are weapon forms.

his motivation is amazing.. honestly. pure respect. it's really amazing

Motivates me to work more on my Goju Shorin katas I learned years ago...and am now relearning

I started karate to learn self defense, gain confidence, and learn leadership skills. Really enjoyed this video! Looking forward to the next episode!

From my Goju-ryu point of view, I still recognize all the principles in gamaku and chinkuchi of crane kung-fu with this seisan-gata. :)

This is excellent 👌 👏. Thank you for the quality show

I'm not a Karate practitioner (TKD, etc) but this interview is pure GOLD.

政信先生！自分の親父の同級生でもあり恩師です。元気そうで何よりです！

👍First Martial Art style I studied. The reason I started Martial Arts was for the discipline and fitness.

Why I practice what I practice... Also gratitude for my mentor, for the opportunities he so selflessly gives us, I feel obliged to try my best to become as good as I can.

Thank you very much for the interview. I received my Shodan and Nidan under the lineage of Kise Sensei, Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu Kenshinkan. We also practice Ananku. While I knew Kise Sensei brought it from Shorinji Ryu I didn’t realize it came from Taiwan. Also, while Seisan looks the same in our style, we keep everything relaxed. Great information!

My answer to your question is because I have always loved the Martial Arts. I practice Shaolin Chaun Kung Fu under Master John Morrow in Moline, Illinois USA. I love the challenges that it presents. I love to push myself. I love the lore too. Plus, I love the teacher that I have. God bless you!!

I so want to see Ananku. He is one of the few who practice it in the way Kyan taught it

This was amazing and so very interesting! I am a student in Shito-ryu karatedo, and I too practice because I respect my Sensei so so very much. Also, it is a way to connect and bond with my young sons. I started because of them, and I will continue as long as my body will allow. I'm 5th kyu now, which feels like an accomplishment but in my mind I'm still a white belt with only 2 years experience. My kids are not in my class, so I hope they catch up to me either in age or in rank! I am intrigued by what Sensei said about not wanting to change the katas for the trends. In my time practicing already some of my katas have changed small details. I'll have to ask my Sensei how he really feels about that, if it's not disrespectful! 😂🙇🏻‍♀

Yes, in a sister system Seidokan Shorin Ryu, we are also representative of Chotoku Kyan's lineage, we train Seisan first. Then Ananku, Wansu, Passai. The Kyan-ha kata syllabus is interrupted by Uchima Dojo Syllabus (Pinan Shodan - Godan, Naihanchi, and Passai Sho). Then it continues with the Kyan-Ha lineage of Gojushiho, Chinto, and Kusanku. In my knowledge in the Shorinji Ryu system, Seisain used to be trained first and then Ananku was learned. These two were switched because Ananku is easier for beginners. Some Seidokan Dojos have also made this change as well.

i have always loved karate but never could do it because i am disabled. this year (im 27) i joined an online school. my motivation, along with my love of the sport. is to help with my neurological issues

I love that they only study eight kata. That means that they are truly learning the forms (or should be). Too many schools concentrate on simple getting to the next form and not really learning it or the bunkai.

Nice video, and interesting. I have studied Shorinji Ryu under Sensei Richard Kim, and then Sensei Rod Sanford, but only for about 25 years. I have much to learn. What I find interesting is that our Dojo practices many more Katas than described in this video. Including Kobudo (weapon) katas, I have practiced about 30 Katas, mostly empty hand, and I am a relative beginner. My Sensei knows perhaps 100 Katas. We practice Akai jiu jitsu as well, which I believe is very important. I am not at all contending that more Katas is better, but I find it interesting that different Senseis utilize more or less Katas in their practice.

Howdy, My motivation for continued practice is much like that same motivation that causes a person to breath. Without the practice there is no living. Mine starts with my father and grandfather, together they taught me the respect of those who come before and the drive to be a life long learner. Good job with a wonderful program.

You know, having the 10th dan only attainable at Seventy years old, that's something to look forward to, at an advanced age. In my society, Seventy year olds just hang around, reminiscing about the Past, watching time pass, but Okinawa gives something to affirm your worth at an advanced age. Many people like to focus on nutrition as the secret of longevity in Okinawa, but it may be something more than that.

Nice I like watching these different Karate video's and for starting to learn Kata's this year for fun and seeing some styles only having a few Kata's. I find it very interesting in swapping out Kata's that I like. Think 7 Kata + 1 or 2 weapons Kata is a nice number. I was struggling to keep it around 5. Cheers

I started training in martial arts alot of years ago because I wanted to be as awsum at it as my favorite movie actor Jet Li. And to look as cool as my favorite Tekkon characters.

My main reason is physical fitness. Karate also gives you many goals which I like to have.

Motivation: after a scare with cancer, I decided to do something to get healthier (I'm well past 50 and let's just say if I'd known I would last this long, I would have taken much better care of myself). I'm hoping to get my Shodan this week, and Karate is now officially a life-long pursuit for me.

I studied shorinji ryu seshinkan karate under hanshi Chris Dessa (9th Dan former student of Joen Nakazato). The order of Kata we do is slightly different: fuku (similar to a basic goju ryu Kata), anaku, wansu, seisan, passai, gojushiho, chinto, kusanku. Tokemune nokun I was taught at shodan. Hanshi Cris also taught me sabaki ich and ni which I believe he created for self defense and has similar roots to the Sabaki Kata in ashihara kaikan karate.

Subbed: Love this interview. Great stuff.

At first when i was a child i just really want my father to recognize me so i do martial arts and it makes me so delighted how he looks so happy like proud of me and brag it to his siblings (my uncles). Whenever he kata its so great its sooo cool and i was like i wanna be like that but when i got older my relationship between him is not really good as much back then so i stop (some point i lost my respect to him as a father and a master too) and that time i though martial arts is not for me cuz seeing how he act like that i dont want to become like that, lot of discrimination hit me and pressure from both my parents having different interests it's really hard but now I'm opening myself again and starting to learn martial arts, now my motivation is just to empress (and a little pressure from the society too) myself how much my body and mind capable is. 😁

I started martial arts when I was 14. I chose Karate in stead of something like Kung Fu or Tai Kwan Do because I'm Japanese on my mother's side and felt it was a part of my heritage. I'm still doing martial arts today for the same reason that I eat breakfast. Because I have always eaten breakfast lol. It's what I do.

THE PERFECT WEAPON PART THREEEEEE

I have done martial arts before (Judo) and sparred (kick boxing) but I do not consider myself a Martial artist, although I am into sports as well and body mechanics so martial arts has always interested me. I am generally interested in things that can be applied in many context be that a training technique that has benefits that cross into different skill sets (non martial arts based too) and also how different places, cultures and people approach these things, so I have always been interested in martial arts but general body mechanic applications/concepts etc

For me, the most interesting thing in Karate is the Art part - the expression of oneself in the forms of combat. I think this is not stressed enough in Europe as europeans see all martial arts as styles of combat, but not as styles of living and self-expression. Therefore, Katas gives me the most fun. However, it is a paradox as I'm practicing Kyokushin style, but I choose it due to a paradox in my country (Lithuania) where Kyokushin is the most popular style and Shotokan is closer to the margins of market. But Kyokushin has a strong emphasis on pain, struggle and how to overcome it so it is also a space for expression :)))

We also did the sanchin kata similar to the goju ryu

Our Isshin ryu kata are very similar, also deriving from Master Kyan...

Cool.thanks

The reason why I train in martial arts is that it is a natural extension of my state of nirvana.

It would be interesting to see this series end with Yusuke moving to Okinawa to practice and teach Karate.

I’ve been in some form of martial arts or another since I was 5 with large gaps of time in most of my childhood. I found my home style when I was 22 through a series of fortunate events. I study Shodin Ji Do (which sounds a lot like Shorinji ryu) Karate. I feel that our styles are very closely related but I don’t know the history of my style before Master Hiroshito Yama taught my grandmaster Frank Royster while he was stationed in Germany in the 60s. I would love to know the extent of our style’s connection if any.

my style (Toyama traditional okinawan karate) does all of those kata. Ananku and Bassai Dai are learned in the kyu ranks, and the rest are for black belts I believe, including different Passai variations.

That Seisan kata looks like it may have roots in Èrshíquán (二什拳) of Wǔzǔquán (五祖拳), or perhaps Tàizǔquán (太祖拳). The Master mentioned a Taiwan connection, which would make sense for either Wǔzǔquán or Tàizǔquán.

It's very interesting for me for knowing that the term "Shorinji" in Shorinji Ryu and the term "Shorinji" in Shorinji Kempo, has the same Kanji's characters, meaning "Shaolin Temple" or Shaolin Si ini Chinese Mandarin. That make me interested with the history of Shorinji Ryu Karate.

Ironically for me I disagreed with my teacher on almost every view point. I kept at martial arts because I think I can do better than my “Sensei” in the direction I want to take our style. One of the reasons why I moved to Japan because I think there’s a “market” for the direction I want to take it

So Seisan is Hangetsu in Shotokan

More from my shukokai/shito ryu lineage but in Koryu Uchinadi we have seisan, The same bo kata, Passai. However they reflect more of their Chinese origins.

My karate style shorin ryu seibukan

I practice a really small branch of shorinji-ruy named Choroukai. Yeah.

Great introduction & very interesting that they don’t do nahanchi. Looking forward to the next video.

It's interesting that their Seisan Dachi and our Sanchin Dachi are very similar. My motivation is always to be better than I was the year before. There is always something new to learn, even with only having 8 katas. I strive to get to the level that Harrill Sensei and my current Sensei are at. I started in '87 and I'm still learning.

In my Goju ryu school we also use Bo kata tokumine no kun

in my style we have Seisan, Chinto, and Kusanku...Seisan and Kusanku are learned to advance from brown to black belt and Chinto is learned at black.

Can you do a video on Ryuei-Ryu Karate as well? They are an Okinawan Karate style that was only opened to the public in 1970. Before that they were a family style and their signature Kata is called 'Anan'.

Those are the only kata we need anyway, I would add Naihanchi, Wankan and Rohai to complete the list.

Karate is a skill.

Joen Nakazato and Zenryo Shimabukuro were the only surviving students of Chotoku Kyan. The Kata order is almost the same as Shimabukuro's Shorin Ryu Seibukan. There are important differences in the kata from what I see.

For someone who didnt know Chotoku Kyan, he is brother of Motobu Choku. Shuri te grandmaster

We also have kushanku (older name for kusanku)

S2 EP2 ! :D

I started Isshin Ryu in my 20s and trained for years before a spinal injury at work when I was a San Dan. Tatsuo Shimabuku founded the style after learning from Choki Motobu, Chotku Kyan, and Chojun Miyagi. He combined Shorin Ryu and Goju Ryu to get his methods but Isshin Ryu uses a vertical fist and blocks with muscle instead of bone. Can you please tell me what other styles of karate do that?

In My style we have some similar katas pinan shodan, Wansu, non Dan sho, Empi Sho, Ku ban Kusanku,No Hi, Go Pai Sho, weapons katas Bo jits Shoo shoo no Ian day sho

There are actually 18 kata in Shorin-Ryu, at least in Shobayashi Shorin-Ryu but not all are 100% practical or all used.

Sesan is Hangetsu in Shotokan

My style of karate has Seisan, Chinto, Wanshu, Kusanku and Tokumine no Kun

I'm not a Karate practitioner, but this is an interesting interview nonetheless.

Well you can do 16 Kara so so or know 8 perfectly, where your body can adjust if practiced. Where go 20 years before being able to protect yourself.

Seisan as demonstrated by Sensei Sakugawa looks quite a lot like Hangetsu in Shotokan...

@karatedojowaKu Great content, do you think you will create content with shorinji kempo as a focus?

I thought this was one of the styles that was a part of the style I took, which is called Isshin-Ryu. I remember that breathing technique.

I wonder why they don't include naihanchi kata. Master Chotoku Kyan taught naihanchi sho plus the other 8 kata. At some point they deleted naihanchi. I'm curious as to why. Anyone know?

Does anyone know where Sakugawa sensei's dojo is actually located? Where in Okinawa? Thanks guys

Hey I was wondering have you ever heard of Noriyaso Kudo from Okinawa ?He was my sensei for for 15 years. He was a mentor and a father to me But I don’t know much of his background

Please Spanish subtitles

Imagine having to be 70 to achieve a certain level. This is why Karate isn’t even in the same universe as other “sports”.

What kata are you practicing at the 10-12 second mark in the intro? I recently learned an older version of a more popular kata that contains a similar sequence and I’m curious to know what that is.

Yusuke, I know it’s a fairly different style, but have you ever sparred/networked with anyone who practiced Shorinji Kempo?

Hi sensei which karate style are you ?

Will you be visiting any Isshinryu dojos while you are in Okinawa?

Seisan kata looks very similar with hangetsu 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔