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Historical Outline of Karatedo, Martial Arts of Ryukyu translated by Sanzinsoo
Historical Outline of Karatedo, Martial Arts of Ryukyu
by Chojun Miyagi
Translated by Sanzinsoo
Remarks: The title in Japanese is "Ryukyu Kenpo Karatedo Enkaku Gaiyo". This essay appeared as a supplementary article in two books, "Okinawano Karatedo" by Shoshin Nagamine (1975, Shinjinbutsu Oraisha) and "Okinawaden Gojuryu Karatedo" by Eiichi Miyazato (1979, Jitsugyono S...... full article |
 The experience of bringing together other Gojuryu clans of both old and new friends and foes has added to my over all knowledge. Sure we all practice and do things our own way but it comes from the combined input of many influences. Some try to look at many things from many different directions and points of views (mostly trying to see things from other people’s point of view).
Another direction that "change" has come is a desire for pushing defined movements and having or becoming highly technical and refined in performance of Kata and Kihon. We look at this from a three-part perspective.
One is from the Dojo and how we do things different from other Dojo whom of course do things different from others.
Second, is the understanding of how and why different Gojuryu Dojo or schools and associations make such performances,
Third has to do with the next paragraph.
Our views for change have to do with our reasons for joining and studying with other Organizations (JKF, USA-NKF, Dai Nippon Butoku-Kai, JKGA, Meibu-Kan and AAU etc.). Because they are on a worldwide level they have had congressional agreements and issues, which have been settled by boards of head instructors, elders, attorneys, etc, not just individuals. We can look at these "associations" for their hindsight and learn from them just as we learn from our teachers however on a much broader level. This adds not only to your knowledge but makes us better rounded Gojuryu practitioner which will reflect in our students future, all of our recognition and how and why Karatedo has evolved into what it is today and where its going in the future.
In the previous paragraph we answered the question of belonging to a greater or larger system or to just take the independent route. The combined thoughts and ideas of many will always outperform the thought and mind of one. We should consider ourselves fortunate to have infamous teachers, as the root to our teaching in Gojuryu because they have put the 'ideal' on the table. There is more to learn than any one’ instructor can teach us. That we should never limit ourselves. And that if knowledge is limitless then we should never be satisfied with one solitary answer to any question.
Our final “ideal” of change pertains to time. Think of this. Boxers of the 18th and 19th century do not fight as boxers of the 20th century do. If boxers of the 20th century were to fight palms up, and rotating their hands one over the other as those in the 19th century, they would be slaughtered. The same goes for Karatedo . Performance, evaluation, understanding and analyzing have different meanings than those posed in the previous century. Fighters of today do not move, attack or defend as those from yesteryear. If Chojun Miyagi Sensei were alive today, surely the meaning and Bunkai of his Kata would be different from what it was in the 1940’s. On the flip side of this, there is a point to remember; that what was yesterday may not have the same meaning today. To keep the kata as close to Miyagi Sensei original version is a part of respect for Karatedo. To continue to practicing diligently, develop and modernize, train our bodies and minds makes our training Budo. And having a dedicated and open mind looking to expand our art and practice for our physical well being makes Bujutsu.
All in all, these changes are necessary however respect for the origin must be maintained. |
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