Behind the Scenes

[Spartacus Maximus]

Very interesting about the grappling in Okinawan styles. It is said that Ti, the native pre-todi martial arts had as many throws, locks and grappling techniques. Another native art called Tegumi is mostly grappling and has been called Okinawan Sumo. 

It also explains why every oyo bunkai for shorin ryu kata ends with some kind of throw, lock, and then strike combo. 

[sensei8]

Master Tomo of Okinawa Seidokan Karate taught a very effective grappling that’s still recognized as one of the best. How he himself was effective was no joke at all; he’d turn you inside and out so effortlessly. After he got ahold of you, you understood what a ringed out wash cloth felt like.

Edited July 23 by sensei8

[Nidan Melbourne]

18 hours ago, sensei8 said:

Master Tomo of Seido Karate taught a very effective grappling that’s still recognized as one of the best. How he himself was effective was no joke at all; he’d turn you inside and out so effortlessly. After he got ahold of you, you understood what a ringed out wash cloth felt like.

That my friend is called a Pretzel

[sensei8]

55 minutes ago, Nidan Melbourne said:

That my friend is called a Pretzel

Oh yeah!! Master Tomo was the Pretzel master to the Nth degree. I use to train with Allen Tackett; a Master Tomo Kudan student…great times!! Ron Nix, who lives in Okinawa, is another Master Tomo Kudan that I’ve had the pleasure to know.

Edited July 23 by sensei8