Posted by: BigBoyKarate
What is the difference between Shorinji and Shorin - 10/04/07 02:36 PM
I just joined Karate and was wondering what the difference is between Shorinji and Shorin? Are they the same?
Posted by: Bushi_no_ki
Re: What is the difference between Shorinji and Sh - 10/04/07 08:18 PM
There is some difference. Shorinji Ryu Kempo and Shorin Ryu Karate. The differences are mostly superficial and in the lineages.
Posted by: shoshinkan
Re: What is the difference between Shorinji and Shorin - 10/06/07 05:00 AM
Nicely put Bryan,
filled in a few holes on my history as well, appriciate that.
Posted by: Quattro
Re: What is the difference between Shorinji and Sh - 10/06/07 06:22 PM
Thanks that was a very informative post.
Posted by: Neko456
Re: What is the difference between Shorinji and Sh - 10/07/07 01:31 AM
Man that was very informative and enjoyable to read. It filled in some voids for me also, ironed out some kinks. And gave me more data to research, Thanks Unyu.
Posted by: harperx
Re: What is the difference between Shorinji and Sh - 10/08/07 03:33 PM
Very good post, Unyu.
If I might make one comment, I think in the Matsubayashi section, the part regarding a "unique form" should be Ananku, based upon Kyan's training in Taiwan. I have no knowledge of Nagamine ever training in Taiwan. If you have information of this, I'd love to know it!
Thanks
Posted by: Unyu
Re: What is the difference between Shorinji and Sh - 10/08/07 08:19 PM
Randy: I should have put that his teacher, Kyan, trained on Taiwan. Nagamine never did, but I did write that, so my bad.
I used Wankan as an example of a kata unique to his brand of Shorin Ryu (Matsubayashi). Ananku is seen in the other Kyan influenced styles.
Wankan is found in Shito Ryu, Shotokan and Wado Ryu, three Japanese systems. It is not in any of the other Shorin Ryuha.
Thanks for the kind words everyone. Sorry for the typos and mistakes. It was late and I suck at typing anyway! Peace!