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The Ryukyu Islands spread like
stepping-stones from the tip of Southern Japan to China. Okinawa,
the largest and most influential of these islands, is strategically
located between these two great nations. As a result, the culture,
history, and life-style of the Ryukyu Islands have been greatly
influenced by both Chinese and Japanese cultures. |
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As cultural exchanges were made with China, ideas concerning China�s
self-defense were merged with Okinawa�s indigenous fighting art leading to
the development of a unique martial art known today as karate. The term
Karate, originally used by the Japanese to describe the kicking and striking
art they observed in Okinawa, is now widely used when referring to almost
all kicking and striking arts regardless of origin. |
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Ryu Te is a form of karate encompassing a great deal more than just kicking
and punching. Ryu Te includes grappling techniques, or Tuite; vital point
strikes, or Kysho Jitsu; and weapons techniques, or Kobudo. These are not
separate arts or additions to karate, but are contained in the original art.
Bogu Kumite, which uses protective body armor, allows full power blows in
the sporting aspect of Ryu Te. |
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Today there are many different styles of karate. These Styles, although
related, differ in philosophy and interpretation of concepts. As such,
karate is classed in three categories. Modern, Traditional , and Classical. |
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After 1945, emphasis was placed upon karate as a sport, hence, Modern karate
developed. This is seen in many eclectic styles that develop new techniques
only for use in sport. |
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Traditional karate developed after the Meiji restoration in 1868. A shift
from the warrior philosophy was dictated by the Japanese government;
therefore, emphasis was placed upon the spiritual and physical development.
This is gained by practicing �the way� of karate rather than actual combat
applications. |
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Classical karate, developed before 1868, uses actual fighting philosophy
developed by the warrior class. Classical karate is real karate technique
used to stop opponents in actual combat, not the controlled conditions of
tournament play. |
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Ryu Te is a classical system of karate reflecting the original concepts of
the fighting arts of Okinawa. The techniques are those used by the ancient
warriors of the Ryukyu Islands. It is these ideals that separate Ryu Te from
modern and traditional forms of karate. |
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Robert Teller's Okinawan
Karate Academy |
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The 422
Sports Plex |
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1400 INDUSTRIAL HWY
POTTSTOWN, PA |
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Phone 610-323-2007
| Fax 610-370-1189 |
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www.roberttellersoka.com
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