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Its funny that you posted this because I recently discovered this group myself. It seems like a very legitimate, sincere group of guys who are dedicated to studying tradtional Okinawan martial arts. The stuff they do is kata based, but with bunkai that is more realistic for self defense than your tradtional "block and kick" bunkai. They do tuite (mostly joint locking), self defense stuff through kata and hitting vital points, and pressure points. Taika Oyata is the founder of the system and you can see his site here.

http://www.ryute.com/

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It looks quite authentic for what they are doing. The dojo looks good and the site contains some simple but useful information. Definately worth checking them out I think.

The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open.

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sounds really good, i'd definately check them out if they were near me.

"Gently return to the simple physical sensation of the breath. Then do it again, and again, and again. Somewhere in this process, you will come face-to-face with the sudden and shocking realization that you are completely crazy. Your mind is a shrieking, gibbering madhouse on wheels." - ven. henepola gunaratana
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I went and I have to say it is one of the BEST karate styles I've ever seen. No messin around. Very down to Earth, greatly helpful instructor, and the place isn't too expensive.

My first day of training is tomorrow, I can't wait.

"They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of your hand"


"I burn alive to keep you warm"

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A nice little update for you guys on this AWESOME style!

Today was my 3rd class, and I'm INSANELY addicted. I haven't been this fascinated in martial arts since I started. It's like a whole different art, VERY deep and complex and incredibly effective. It's kind of a mix of Wing Chun, Tang Soo Do, and massive amounts of Chin Na. It's aesthetic, yet powerful. The lock system is awesome, and the advanced blocks are a flowing snake type parry. Instead of other arts where you think 1-2-3 for the blocks, it always has a backup (like wing chun) to deal with whatever could happen next. It flows like mad.

The kicks are not above the waist, and attack the hamstrings, quads, calves and shins to inflict pain/crumple the stance without causing permanent damage. The locks are brutally painful and swift. There are innumerable locks and variations. The punches are just like Wing Chun but with an angle variation and a few other nuances in the later forms. LOTS of weapons (which I've never done before) and the instructor is a very down-to-Earth awesome guy! Easily the best martial arts instructor I've EVER met. Also a captain of the Lansing (capitol of the state of Michigan) fire department.

The school is small and tight knit, I'm learning names and habits fast. I find myself in the shower doing blocking drills or behind the grill at work in horse stance. I'm absolutely lovin it!

"They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of your hand"


"I burn alive to keep you warm"

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http://www.ryute.com/texas.htm

There are lots of Texas schools, but I don't know how close to Ft. Worth...

"They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of your hand"


"I burn alive to keep you warm"

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