Shorinjiryu
Shorinjiryu
Velike Lasce
<b>Shorinjiryu</b> is a name used by various styles of <a href="Karate">Karate</a> that evolved from Sokon Matsumura of Shuri-te lineage, through to Chotoku Kyan (<a href="1870">1870</a>-<a href="1945">1945</a>). Various disciples of Kyan carried on his teachings, synthesising their own methods and those acquired from other teachers, into their own systems. In the modern world there are various groups of Shorinjiryu, including - <a href="Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karate">Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karate</a>, founded by Kori Hisataka (<a href="1907">1907</a>-<a href="1988">1988</a>) - Shorinjiryu Seibukan, founded by Zenryo Shimabukaru - Okinawan Shorinjiryu, founded by Joen Nakazato (<a href="1922">1922</a>-) - Shorinjiryu Renshinkan, founded by Isamu Tamotsu (<a href="1920">1920</a>-<a href="2000">2000</a>) - O'Sensei Richard Kim ( 1917-2001 ) - Sensei Joe Fournier ( 1954- ) following in the tradition of O'Sensei Kim's teachings. Most groups of <font color=#700070> Shorinjiryu</font> utilise shorter stances, and emphasise speed and mobility. Expanded use of the hips is stressed. Many Shorinjiryu groups have experimented with the use of Bogu (protective full contact equipment).