Okinawain vs mainland Karate

[Draven]

Originally Posted by nitanbo

HI guys

I have studied a fair amount of the Okinawain karate and was wondering what are some of the differences between the two Okinawain and mainland.

thanks

nitanbo

Well going from what I saw when stationed in Okinawa, techniques are similar, punches, kicks, throws, takedowns, etc. The difference are this Okinawan was more focused on fighting. Some of the schools there had a total of three kata, and no belts. The Japanese style is based off of Shotokan which came from a school teacher and was intended as both sport & exercise.

[Akai Shizuku]

I suppose I study mainland-style karate; there are a couple portraits of Funakoshi-Sensei in my dojo. I don't think it's too watered down (my Sensei puts an emphasis on self-defense in training). If I want to train harder, I can. Those who do not tend to suffer in the long run. That's just the way it is at my dojo. There are white belts I have a tough time with and blue belts I can pound to a pulp in sparring. Thankfully, my Sensei evens it out with thinly veiled threats of demotion for some and encouragement for others.
I regret that I have not been able to attend the dojo in the past few weeks; my parents will not allow me to attend class until we can afford payment. It isn't much, and my Sensei doesn't mind, but....>.< Thankfully, I still have enough sense to train at home.

[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by Akai Shizuku

I suppose I study mainland-style karate; there are a couple portraits of Funakoshi-Sensei in my dojo. I don't think it's too watered down (my Sensei puts an emphasis on self-defense in training). If I want to train harder, I can. Those who do not tend to suffer in the long run. That's just the way it is at my dojo. There are white belts I have a tough time with and blue belts I can pound to a pulp in sparring. Thankfully, my Sensei evens it out with thinly veiled threats of demotion for some and encouragement for others.
I regret that I have not been able to attend the dojo in the past few weeks; my parents will not allow me to attend class until we can afford payment. It isn't much, and my Sensei doesn't mind, but....>.< Thankfully, I still have enough sense to train at home.

Does he have any onsight/imput about what you train at home?

[Akai Shizuku]

Originally Posted by 47MartialMan

Does he have any onsight/imput about what you train at home?

He says to train with kata if I can and to keep my techniques sharp.

[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by Akai Shizuku

He says to train with kata if I can and to keep my techniques sharp.

How can he tell if you keep techniques sharp?

[Akai Shizuku]

Originally Posted by 47MartialMan

How can he tell if you keep techniques sharp?

'Cause I eventually come back.

[MilkManX]

I dont think it can be generalized that way.

Sure alot of Karate is just for sport but some of the schools train hard and to fight on both the islands and the mainland.

Its really where you study and with who.

[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by MilkManX

I dont think it can be generalized that way.

Sure alot of Karate is just for sport but some of the schools train hard and to fight on both the islands and the mainland.

Its really where you study and with who.

Where-Better on the Islands, or the Mainland?

[darkside]

Originally Posted by Suzy

I've trained in an Okinawan style of karate for 7 years now and since I reached the higher ranks my Sensei has said that Japanese karate is meant to be pretty while Okinawan karate is meant to destroy things. It's not meant to be pretty, it's meant to be functional. Our particular style, Shorin Ryu Shorinkan, has some pretty nasty techniques of the ones that I've seen, and experienced. It is relatively unchanged from when it was established.

suzy where do you train in rhode island?

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by darkside

suzy where do you train in rhode island?

East Coast Karate in Richmond. My Sensei, my mother, and two of the three 4th degree black belts are currently on a trip to Okinawa. Apparently they are having a blast and drinking quite a bit of Orion and singing karaoke (thank goodness I'm not there )

Dave Ahrens' East Coast Karate: Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate & Kobudo Richmond RI

[darkside]

Originally Posted by Suzy

East Coast Karate in Richmond. My Sensei, my mother, and two of the three 4th degree black belts are currently on a trip to Okinawa. Apparently they are having a blast and drinking quite a bit of Orion and singing karaoke (thank goodness I'm not there )

Dave Ahrens' East Coast Karate: Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate & Kobudo Richmond RI

Okinawa looks like a fun, relaxed place. Definitely looks like they're having a good time. I was training in shorin-ryu(ryukyu hon kenpo) at the kodokai in north smithfield up until recently getting hurt. I'm going to go back soon but i've been looking at other schools/styles to see what's out there.

[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by Suzy

East Coast Karate in Richmond. My Sensei, my mother, and two of the three 4th degree black belts are currently on a trip to Okinawa. Apparently they are having a blast and drinking quite a bit of Orion and singing karaoke (thank goodness I'm not there )

Dave Ahrens' East Coast Karate: Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate & Kobudo Richmond RI

Yes. Asians like karaoke. It is funny how they try to sing pop songs with Asian accents.

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by darkside

Okinawa looks like a fun, relaxed place. Definitely looks like they're having a good time. I was training in shorin-ryu(ryukyu hon kenpo) at the kodokai in north smithfield up until recently getting hurt. I'm going to go back soon but i've been looking at other schools/styles to see what's out there.

Call me biased, but East Coast Karate is the place to be.

[darkside]

Originally Posted by Suzy

Call me biased, but East Coast Karate is the place to be.

i hear ya on supporting your school. Do you guys spar full contact? What are the monthly fees like? I've researched a ton of schools in my neck of the woods(warwick) and I can't stress this enough i'm stuck in awful american kenpo mcdojo hell..lol

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by darkside

i hear ya on supporting your school. Do you guys spar full contact? What are the monthly fees like? I've researched a ton of schools in my neck of the woods(warwick) and I can't stress this enough i'm stuck in awful american kenpo mcdojo hell..lol

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