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To what branch of martial arts do you belong?  

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  1. 1. To what branch of martial arts do you belong?

    • Korean (TSD/TKD)
      5
    • Japanese (Karate)
      27
    • Kung Fu
      1
    • American Frestyle
      1
    • BJJ
      3


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My current main branch is Korean, however my base (first) art is Japanese (to which I'm returning to in the new year) and have also trained in Freestyle karate and kickboxing :)

Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18

Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04

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So Shindokan Saitou-ryu is not a Karatedo? I have misunderstood, I know Shuri te is a parent tradition, our Shroin Ryu or Shorinji Ryu were derived from it, I thought we had that root in common. I'm sorry. I know Okinawa is not Japan by the way.

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So Shindokan Saitou-ryu is not a Karatedo? I have misunderstood, I know Shuri te is a parent tradition, our Shroin Ryu or Shorinji Ryu were derived from it, I thought we had that root in common. I'm sorry. I know Okinawa is not Japan by the way.

Of course Shindokan is Karate-do, but that's not how I read the poll, and yes, I took the question literal. Shindokan is NOT Japanese, and Soke would roll over in his grave if I took that stand. Stubborn or dumb of me to read into the poll question? Maybe, but I stand on my reasons for my first post. You and I are kindred spirits through our style; this I'm proud of!!

:)

**Proof is on the floor!!!

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Thank you Bob, I was with my Dojo members last night for our Christmas meal. It's quite remarkable, if you add up the years of experience around that table, the number would surprise you. I know how lucky I am, they are Aikidoka, Karateka, there is a Kravist, a Iaido master and our Sensei studied in Japan with Morihei Ueshiba's students. Sadly my Shorinji Ryu Sensei has passed, he was a merchant seaman based in Okinawa for 15 years. I know the history of the island, and it is not so long ago. I have great respect for its legacy, long may it last; it has bound men with honour for generations.

Gareth Williams, Nidan Shorinji Karatedo, Usuru Gin.

Look to the far mountain and see all.

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So Shindokan Saitou-ryu is not a Karatedo? I have misunderstood, I know Shuri te is a parent tradition, our Shroin Ryu or Shorinji Ryu were derived from it, I thought we had that root in common. I'm sorry. I know Okinawa is not Japan by the way.

Of course Shindokan is Karate-do, but that's not how I read the poll, and yes, I took the question literal. Shindokan is NOT Japanese, and Soke would roll over in his grave if I took that stand. Stubborn or dumb of me to read into the poll question? Maybe, but I stand on my reasons for my first post. You and I are kindred spirits through our style; this I'm proud of!!

:)

I took the same stance with my Shorin-Ryu. It's definitely Okinawan, and not Japanese :)

Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf Karlsson

Shorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)

Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)

Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian Rivera

Illinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society

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Thank you Bob, I was with my Dojo members last night for our Christmas meal. It's quite remarkable, if you add up the years of experience around that table, the number would surprise you. I know how lucky I am, they are Aikidoka, Karateka, there is a Kravist, a Iaido master and our Sensei studied in Japan with Morihei Ueshiba's students. Sadly my Shorinji Ryu Sensei has passed, he was a merchant seaman based in Okinawa for 15 years. I know the history of the island, and it is not so long ago. I have great respect for its legacy, long may it last; it has bound men with honour for generations.

Gareth Williams, Nidan Shorinji Karatedo, Usuru Gin.

Solid post!!

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**Proof is on the floor!!!

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