Ryukenkan Dojo - Tauranga New Zealand
"Karate in Paradise" - It's a rough task, but someone has to do it!
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Ryukenkan Dojo - Tauranga New Zealand "Karate in Paradise" - It's a rough task, but someone has to do it!
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Ryukyu Kempo Karate Ryukyu Kempo Karate is an ancient Okinawa Life Protection system. Note that we didn't say "Self Defence" - there is a huge difference between Self Defence and Life Protection. Ryukyu Kempo is primarily focused on the study and interpretation of Kata, which are, for the most part, solo forms (or patterns) of pre-defined motions which when analysed under the correct "microscope" reveal the secrets of the old masters themselves. The true Life Protection techniques of Okinawan Karate are "encoded" into the movements of each kata and when studied in the correct sequence, under a qualified Instructor, these secrets unfold to reveal the true essence of Okinawan Martial Arts. Only a properly trained Instructor can unlock all the secrets of each Kata. Over the past 15-20 years, it has become quite commonplace to analyse Kata and breakdown the motion into Self Defence movements, however the level of breakdown offered by most organisations barely scrapes the surface of what is truly there. When a student studies an empty hand Kata in conjunction with weapons Kata, the two come together to teach some of the most advanced Life Protection skills available in the Martial Arts. Are these skills unique to Ryukyu Kempo? Not necessarily, however the depth of Kata analysis offered by the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance is not readily available in many other forms of Karate. We encourage you to read the history of our Art and to learn more about what is offered through becoming a part of the Alliance. In the pages which comprise this section, we have chosen to link through to other Alliance web sites and to share the information they have to offer. Click Here To Have Your Questions Answered!
What is Ryukyu Kempo? The information below is duplicated from our International Headquarters website at www.ryubeikan.org Ryukyu Kempo is a way of life. In ancient Okinawa, karate was more than a spare time activity. It touched the very essence of the people who studied it, changing the way they thought, the way they felt about themselves, the way they interacted with other people, and in fact, deeply permeating their lives. Much of that has been lost. In modern America, karate is only a sport like any other sport. Ryukyu Kempo is traditional instruction. Ryukyu Kempo is a well-rounded martial art, encompassing studies that many
more modern styles consider old-fashioned and irrelevant. With a return to Ryukyu Kempo is self-defense. All styles of karate claim to teach self-defence, but only Ryukyu Kempo offers the grappling art known as Tuite and the nerve point techniques called Kyusho Jutsu. Tuite "Grab-Hand" Techniques. All bodies are weak in the some ways. They all
have nerves, joints, tendons, muscles that respond in a way to a certain type of
Kyusho Jutsu "Vital Point" Techniques. The striking techniques of Ryukyu
Kempo are some of the most sophisticated in the martial arts. Properly used
against selected anatomical points of the nervous and circulatory systems, they
will temporarily disable an opponent beyond his ability to retaliate. Precision,
not strength, is the key. Ryukyu Kempo students are trained in the prudent use lethal force in a life-threatening situation. Most often, however, the attacker is the victim's friend or family, and the victim will not use killing or maiming techniques. Thus, he cannot defend himself, unless he can also control an opponent with a minimum of injury to the attacker. Such techniques are offered by Ryukyu Kempo. Ryukyu Kempo offers katas. A kata is a prearranged pattern of movement that expresses the basic elements
of karate. Each movement holds subtle meanings not readily discernible to the
untrained eye. Many martial artists have heard of Ryukyu Kempo offers weapons. A vest arsenal of weapons lore supplements
Ryukyu Kempo's formidable array of empty-hand techniques. Students may learn
several katas for each of the traditional weapons, plus an awesome assortment of
techniques drawn from those katas. They are thought Ryukyu Kempo offers physical training. Strengthening, stamina, coordination, and balance are achieved through the Ryukyu Kempo workout . Regular training pushes each student to his individual limits, challenging him to stretch those limits just a little further with every class. The result is improved mental and physical self-discipline, more complete self-awareness, and increased self-confidence. Ryukyu Kempo offers sport. Of course, no martial art would be complete without the excitement of sport
karate. Free-style sparring, known as bogu kumite, is characterized by full
power punches and kicks and the use of bogu gear, face masks and Ryukyu Kempo offers competition. A little competition is always healthy, and it's a good way for students to
learn to think to their feet. Not only the sport of bogu kumite but also
empty-hand and Ryukyu Kempo offers membership in an international alliance. Most karate schools belong to some of umbrella organization. For Ryukyu
Kempo, that organization is the Ryubei Ryukyu Kempo Rengo Kai, United Ryukyu
Kempo Alliance, headed by Kaicho Allan Amor. Instruction in the more advanced
Ryukyu Kempo techniques is limited to members and certain Ryukyu Kempo offers etiquette and ways of thinking. Kaicho Amor also teaches that karate has more one meaning. The translation of karate "Open Hand" can refer to weapon less self-defence, but it also means an open hand offered to help others. Thus, Ryukyu Kempo schools and students are encouraged to participate in community service programs. Ryukyu Kempo offers unity. One of the unique characteristics of Ryukyu Kempo is the relationship between all the schools. Though they are each independent, the instructors all draw their knowledge from a single source, Kaicho Amor. The strength of his energy and his philosophy have united the various instructors in a closeness uncommon in the martial arts. |
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