Okinawa Kobudo

Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan

Shorinkan USA is proud to be a martial art school in Vista California dedicated to the teachings of Shugoro Nakazato.

As a student of our school, you will get the opportunity to learn from the teachings of the late Sensei Nakazato, who was a master of Shorin Ryu Karate.

At Shorinkan USA, we strive to bring the teachings of Sensei Nakazato to life and continue to honor his legacy.

Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan

Is a system on unarmed combat which can be traced back over 1000 years from Okinawa-Te,

originated in Okinawa, Japan, birthplace of modern day Karatedo ( empty hand combat), and Kobudo (weapons), it developed from Te, and Chinese boxing principles.

For Many years the martial arts was studied in secrecy. Government instability, and oppression forced Okinawa, Japan to develop their martial arts as a means of survival. Three main villages from Okinawa (Shuri, Naha and Tomari), are acredited with the main styles that emerged from Okinawa-Te. Through Kusanku-sensei, a Chinese diplomat who moved to Okinawafor 6 years, Shuri-Te and Tomari-Te formed the basis for Shorin-Ryu, while Naha-Te formed Goju-Ryu, and Nechi-Ryu.

As Shorin-Ryu began to branchout, other styles evolved from Itosu-sensei's teaching. An attempt was made by one of Itosu-sensei's students to preseved the art. Itosu-sensei's most dedicated student, Chibana-sensei, renamed the style Kobayashi-Ryu (Shoryn-Ryu-Young Forest Style), to indicate that he taught Tsosu-sensei's original style. Chibana-sensei's most notable student, Nakazato-sensei, became and is presently head of Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan branch of Kobayashi. Chibana-Sensei's other most notable student, Miyahira-sensei became the head of Shorin-Ryu Shidokan branch of Kobayashi.

Kobudo is an essential part of martial arts training and is the practice of traditional Okinawan weapons katas. Students will improve their coordination, concentration, and physical conditioning. They will also develop the psychological and spiritual aspects of martial arts training.

It is an ancient martial art that combines various weapons techniques with traditional karate. It is comprised of 15 katas, or forms, which focus on the use of weapons such as the bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku and kama.

A six-foot wooden staff. It resembles a long pole, but can be used in long range self-defense situations. Forms:

Sakugawa no Kon

Kubo no kkon

Sakugawa no Kon Dai Ni

TONFA

A wooden weapon which is often used in pairs. They can be used to either strike with the butt of the weapon or swung to strike an attacker. Forms:

Shorinkan no Tonfa

SAI

A three-pronged metal weapon which resembles a large fork-shaped object. Usually used in pairs, it can be used to both strike and speak an attacker. Form:

Shorinkan no Sai Dai Ichi

Shorinkan no Sai Dai Ni

Shorinkan no Sai Dai San

EKU

A boat oar, which is handled similarly to the bo. It was a weapon used by Okinawan fishermen. Forms:

Shorinkan no Eku

KAMA

A sickle-shaped bladed weapon, also often used in pairs. They are held by their wooden handles and was once used by Okinawan farmers to harvest grain crops Forms:

Shorinkan no Kama Dai Ichi

Shorinkan no Kama Dai Ni

NUNCHACKU

Two short pieces of wood held together by a chain or rope. It is used by holding one piece of wood in one hand, while whipping the other piece around a flailing motion. Forms:

Shorinkan no Nunchaku Dai Ichi

Shorinkan Nunchaku Dai Ini