Gichin Funakoshi (1868 - 1957) due to extensive knowledge of both cultures and the techniques he has given the trust by the Okinawan martial arts expert to conduct demonstrations of karate outside Okinawa for the first time in about 1916 in Butokukai. Furthermore, Funakoshi was invited to Japan around the year 1921 upon the invitation of the Emperor of Japan candidate for a demonstration of karate. As a result, the demonstration attracted many people - including Jigaro Kano founder of Judo - and since then Funakoshi stayed in Japan to continue to promote karate. Since that time karate clubs popping up in Japan both in schools, universities and other institutions.
Since the beginning of its entry into Japan in fact there is no flow in karate. In other words only one who was taught karate by Funakoshi, and even then there is no name. As has also been featured in previous articles, Funakoshi never mentions the flow with the name Shotokan or anything. And actually Funakoshipun not agree with the naming of divisions or streams - including the karate he teaches. The name is the name Shotokan dojo was founded in 1936 in Tokyo. The name was submitted by his students as a tribute to Funakoshi.
Although enthusiastic about Japanese society in karate so large, the development of karate is not necessarily easy just yet exhausting struggles.
Back to the year 1935 a year before the founding of Shotokan dojo in Tokyo, when it Funakoshi requires so much money & help to establish the dojo. Then Funakoshi established Shotokan Karate, an organization that specifically addresses this issue. Thus the time Funakoshi served two positions: the head instructor at the dojo and chief forerunner of Shotokan Karate.
From letters, Shotokan Karate is formed of three kanji characters: sho means fir tree, To mean wave, Kai means the organization or association. Shotokan Karate Organization means the Organization established shoto or Gichin Funakoshi. While Shotokan is composed of three kanji Sho means fir tree, To mean wave, Kan means hall room or main place of practice. So the difference lies only in the name of the last kanji.
In 1936 finally managed to set up a dojo in Tokyo, became the main building at the time for Funakoshi and his students and the names proposed by the followers of Funakoshi Shotokan. In the same year uses the name "karate-do" as his martial arts, and the Okinawan martial arts expert agrees with this.
In further developments, in 1951 Shotokan Karate reunited. The organization is further strengthening its presence in 1956. The goal is to realize the goal of true karate, the art of street life and not for sport.
In 1957 Gichin Funakoshi passed away. Funakoshi family to surrender all assets, the following documents to Shotokan Karate tiger symbol as the last request Funakoshi. After Funakoshi Funakoshi died followers split into two groups. One group in the party that is currently known as the Japan Karate Association (JKA) is then better known as Shotokan. While the other is a Shotokan Karate is still very faithful to the teachings of Funakoshi.
Despite holding on the same philosophy, the only barrier between the two groups is tournaments, competitions and the like must be introduced and held. Quite understandable since Funakoshi prohibit competition which is always proposed by some of his followers.
Furthermore, after Funakoshi Shigeru Egami and Genshin died Hironishi share responsibility for leading Shotokan Karate. Shigeru Egami Funakoshi is one of the earliest disciples at once the most loyal. After years of practice, Egami find more efficient ways of carrying out a technique. Engineering launched with a relaxed mind and body. After finding this method Egami suggest this method to be used in subsequent exercises. This is the foundation of Shotokan Karate.
What is seen today in Shotokan Karate movements look more natural flow, full of energy but in line with the principles of harmony and relaxation that tends to avoid rough movements.
That's why since Egami suggest new methods of practice, though Shotokan Karate is the name of the club / organization so many people who think Shotokan Karate has become a school of karate.
Objectives someone practicing karate is very diverse. There is practicing karate for self defense purposes, some are to achieve better physical condition, while some are to win the medals and awards. If you include people who choose one of the three reasons above, then you are not fit to practice in Shotokan Karate. Shotokan is more likely to practice karate as a philosophy.
Shigeru Egami not always keeps the Shotokan Karate tournament or competition, and the like even today. Apparently this is what truly distinguishes the Shotokan Karate. In one of his writings Egami stated, "We first learned karate as a fighting technique, and then with time and experience we will understand the nature of the soul and is able to open ourselves to unite with others who want to fight with us. This is a principle that calls us to live together in peace. "
In addition there were Shigeru Egami Hironishi Genshin (1913 - 1999) who practiced karate under Funakoshi Gichin and Yoshitaka Funakoshi (Funakoshi child). Hironishi took over the position of President of Shotokan Karate of Egami after cerebral embolia died from the disease.
As the flow is not oriented on the competition and tournaments, Shotokan Karate focuses more on developing his character through practicing karate-do as a way of life, philosophy of life and development of internal energy (ki). This of course contrasts with the reality looks very different schools / colleges of karate in the world today the majority of uses karate as a sport that is competitive. Which saw them (usually younger) will look more dominating with excellent physical condition.
Since the beginning of its entry into Japan in fact there is no flow in karate. In other words only one who was taught karate by Funakoshi, and even then there is no name. As has also been featured in previous articles, Funakoshi never mentions the flow with the name Shotokan or anything. And actually Funakoshipun not agree with the naming of divisions or streams - including the karate he teaches. The name is the name Shotokan dojo was founded in 1936 in Tokyo. The name was submitted by his students as a tribute to Funakoshi.
Although enthusiastic about Japanese society in karate so large, the development of karate is not necessarily easy just yet exhausting struggles.
Back to the year 1935 a year before the founding of Shotokan dojo in Tokyo, when it Funakoshi requires so much money & help to establish the dojo. Then Funakoshi established Shotokan Karate, an organization that specifically addresses this issue. Thus the time Funakoshi served two positions: the head instructor at the dojo and chief forerunner of Shotokan Karate.
From letters, Shotokan Karate is formed of three kanji characters: sho means fir tree, To mean wave, Kai means the organization or association. Shotokan Karate Organization means the Organization established shoto or Gichin Funakoshi. While Shotokan is composed of three kanji Sho means fir tree, To mean wave, Kan means hall room or main place of practice. So the difference lies only in the name of the last kanji.
In 1936 finally managed to set up a dojo in Tokyo, became the main building at the time for Funakoshi and his students and the names proposed by the followers of Funakoshi Shotokan. In the same year uses the name "karate-do" as his martial arts, and the Okinawan martial arts expert agrees with this.
In further developments, in 1951 Shotokan Karate reunited. The organization is further strengthening its presence in 1956. The goal is to realize the goal of true karate, the art of street life and not for sport.
In 1957 Gichin Funakoshi passed away. Funakoshi family to surrender all assets, the following documents to Shotokan Karate tiger symbol as the last request Funakoshi. After Funakoshi Funakoshi died followers split into two groups. One group in the party that is currently known as the Japan Karate Association (JKA) is then better known as Shotokan. While the other is a Shotokan Karate is still very faithful to the teachings of Funakoshi.
Despite holding on the same philosophy, the only barrier between the two groups is tournaments, competitions and the like must be introduced and held. Quite understandable since Funakoshi prohibit competition which is always proposed by some of his followers.
Furthermore, after Funakoshi Shigeru Egami and Genshin died Hironishi share responsibility for leading Shotokan Karate. Shigeru Egami Funakoshi is one of the earliest disciples at once the most loyal. After years of practice, Egami find more efficient ways of carrying out a technique. Engineering launched with a relaxed mind and body. After finding this method Egami suggest this method to be used in subsequent exercises. This is the foundation of Shotokan Karate.
What is seen today in Shotokan Karate movements look more natural flow, full of energy but in line with the principles of harmony and relaxation that tends to avoid rough movements.
That's why since Egami suggest new methods of practice, though Shotokan Karate is the name of the club / organization so many people who think Shotokan Karate has become a school of karate.
Objectives someone practicing karate is very diverse. There is practicing karate for self defense purposes, some are to achieve better physical condition, while some are to win the medals and awards. If you include people who choose one of the three reasons above, then you are not fit to practice in Shotokan Karate. Shotokan is more likely to practice karate as a philosophy.
Shigeru Egami not always keeps the Shotokan Karate tournament or competition, and the like even today. Apparently this is what truly distinguishes the Shotokan Karate. In one of his writings Egami stated, "We first learned karate as a fighting technique, and then with time and experience we will understand the nature of the soul and is able to open ourselves to unite with others who want to fight with us. This is a principle that calls us to live together in peace. "
In addition there were Shigeru Egami Hironishi Genshin (1913 - 1999) who practiced karate under Funakoshi Gichin and Yoshitaka Funakoshi (Funakoshi child). Hironishi took over the position of President of Shotokan Karate of Egami after cerebral embolia died from the disease.
As the flow is not oriented on the competition and tournaments, Shotokan Karate focuses more on developing his character through practicing karate-do as a way of life, philosophy of life and development of internal energy (ki). This of course contrasts with the reality looks very different schools / colleges of karate in the world today the majority of uses karate as a sport that is competitive. Which saw them (usually younger) will look more dominating with excellent physical condition.
