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Isshin-Ryu and Shorin-Ryu?


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Preferably Matsubayashi Ryu, but how similar are Isshin-Ryu and Matsubayashi Ryu? I want to continue Matsubayashi but can't, and I just found an Isshin-Ryu dojo near me. Any thoughts are welcome! Thank you.

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Isshin-ryu is a mix of goju and shorin, so it's similar in some ways, but different in more. Why not go along for yourself and see what that school does?

Reece Cummings

Kodokan Cummings Karate Dojo

5th Dan, Matsubayashiryu (Shorinryu) Karatedo Kobujutsu

2nd Dan, Yamaneryu Kobudo

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As a Shorin-Ryu karateka, I find Isshin-Ryu to be quite strange. Not bad, mind you. Just strange. There are some very dedicated, knowledgeable people in Isshin-Ryu, so even though it's going to be significantly different from your Shorin-Ryu, you could benefit from it. Go and try out a class!

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They are the same but also very different. Isshin Ryu is Goju Ryu and Shorin Ryu combined. You will find that there are major influences of both. This may be different but you will also find a lot of value in it. The fist for example; Even though my main art is Shorin Ryu I still use the Isshin Ryu fist with the thumb tucked to the side because it strengthens the wrist. There are benifits to every art. Go take a few classes and find out if it's for you.

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Shorin ryu, goju ryu, isshin ryu, kobudo.

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