Shorinjiryu is a name used by various styles of karate that evolved from Sokon Matsumura of Shuri-te lineage, through to Chotoku Kyan (1870-1945). 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 Two Karate practitioners engaging in competition style Karate. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Shorinryu Seibukan (earlier under the name "Shorinjiryu"), founded by Zenryo Shimabukuro (1908-1969), who was a main student of Chotoku Kyan
Shorinjiryu Kyudokan, founded by Joen Nakazato (1922-)
Shorinjiryu Renshinkan, founded by Isamu Tamotsu, student of Zenryo Shimabukuro (1920-2000)
O'Sensei Richard Kim ( 1917-2001 )
Sensei Joe Fournier ( 1954- ) following in the tradition of O'Sensei Richard Kim's teachings.
Most groups of Shorinjiryu 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). Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karate is a style of karate founded by Shinan Kori Hisataka (1907-1988) shortly after World War II in Japan. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1920 (MCMXX) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...
Shorinjiryu Shinzen Kyokai and the Legacy of Kori Hisataka
Currently, this organization is the largest grouping of strictly Shorinjiryu practitioners in the world with virtually all having the capability of direct lineage to the Shinan Kori Hisataka and/or the original instructors who came the North America beginning the mid-1960's.
While Shorinjiryu is one of the lesser-known Okinawan forms of karate, it is resplendent in tradition, heritage, and lineage.
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