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It is said that if you know others and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know others but know yourself, you win one and lose one; if you do not know others and do not know yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.
-- Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Wansu Kata posted by scotch on 12 Jun 2009

This kata is said by many to have been brought to Okinawa by the 1683 Sappushi Wang Ji (Jpn. Oshu, 1621-1689). It is possible that it is based upon or inspired by techniques that may have been taught by Wang Ji. The problem with this theory is that why would such a high ranked government official teach his martial arts (assuming he even knew any) to the Okinawans? Also, Wang Ji was only in Okinawa for 6 months (Sakagami, 1978). Wang Ji was originally from Xiuning in Anhui, and was an official for the Han Lin Yuan, an important government post (Kinjo, 1999). In order to become an official for the Han Lin Yuan, one had to be a high level scholar, and pass several national tests (Kinjo, 1999). Just preparing for such a task would all but rule out the practice of martial arts, just time-wise. However, assuming that Wang Ji was familiar with the martial arts, the Quanfa of Anhui is classified as Northern boxing, while the techniques of the Okinawan Wansu kata are clearly Southern in nature (Kinjo, 1999). [more...]

Seuinchin Kata posted by scotch on 06 May 2009

This kata seems to have been brought to Okinawa by Higaonna Kanryo, who is said to have learned it under the master Ruru Ko, or perhaps under Wai Xinxian, who is said to have taught at the old Kojo dojo at Fuzhou City in Fujian Province. Recent research has indicated that Ruru Ko was actually Xie Zhongxiang, founder of Whooping Crane boxing, but this kata is not included within that style, thus hinting that Higaonna had either learned it elsewhere, or else developed it himself. However, here we run into a problem, as Nakaima Norisato (founder of Ryueiryu) is also said to have learned this kata under Ruru Ko. Another theory is that Miyagi may have been responsible for creating this form or introducing it from other sources. [more...]

Megami no Isshinryu posted by scotch on 27 Apr 2009

3 Stars - The stars are in the position of one (-) in Kanji and mean one or ichi and is the "is" in Isshin-ryu. They represent heart, as shown in the heart of Scorpio, or "shin". They also represent Shimabuku's teachers: Ganiku Shinko (uncle) Chotoku Kyan - Shorinryu, Chojun Miyagi - Gojuryu Choki Motobu - Shorinryu Shinken Taira - Kobudo They also represent the following triads: Mind/Body/Spirit Strength/Speed/Technique Serenity/Tranquility/Humility [more info...]

Isshinryu Kihon (Basic Techniques) posted by scotch on 21 Apr 2009

Basic Warm-Up Exercises 1) Toe Touch Stretch 2) Standing Leg Stretch 3) Squatting Leg Stretch 4) Front Kick 5) Kick 45 Degree Angle To Knee 6) Cross Over Stomp Kick ..... Upper Body Te no bu  “Hand part” 1) RFF - RH lunge punch to solar plexus 2) RFF - RH lunge uppercut to bridge of nose or chin 3) LFF - RH reverse punch to solar plexus 4) LFF - RH reverse uppercut to bridge of nose or chin 5) RFB -LH upper block - RH reverse punch to solar plexus 6) RFB- LH middle block - RH reverse punch to solar plexus [more...]

New Kids Products added at MSISSHINRYU store posted by scotch on 07 Apr 2009

Due to recent inquiries regarding kids wear, I have added a Kids light t-shirt with a Dragon Yin Yang as well as an infant onesie with a Yin Yang on it. They are now available for purchase at MSISSHINRYU Online Store.

Spring Camp Coming up soon posted by scotch on 07 Apr 2009

Just posting a reminder that Spring Camp 2009 is set for May 1,2, & 3 2009! To view Camp info, print out camp regulations and release forms, and as well, view photos from the past camps, check out the Camp pages.