He still taught the traditional twist punch and block in Chan Mighwa-Te. Master Shimabuku began experimenting with a number of new, innovative techniques, most notably the vertical punch and block which he later added to his new system of Karate. At this time, he also began to teach an eclectic style of Karate called Chan Mighwa-Te (Small Eyed Kyan's Karate), which was a combination of Shorin-Ryu and Goju-Ryu, named in homage of Master Shimabuku's most pervasive Karate influence, Chotoku Kyan, who died in 1945 as a result of starvation from the war. His small business was destroyed during the war and afterwards, he worked for one of his students transporting bricks to the construction site of the new Kadena Airbase. Sunsu Kata was a combination of the other seven Isshinryu empty-hand kata as well as many of Master Shimabuku's favorite fighting techniques.ĭuring World War II, Master Shimabuku taught Karate to the Japanese Imperial Marines. Shimabuku later incorporated two additional kata into his repertoire: Sunsu and Kusanku Sai. From Shinken Taira, Shimabuku learned the following weapons kata: Chatanyara No Sai, Urashi Bo (Bo #2), Shishi No Kun (Bo #3), Mi Yoshi Bo, Tsu Yoi Bo, Hamahiga No Tuifa (tonfa), Takusan No Ki (nunchaku), Kiken No Ki (nunchaku), and a kama kata. From Miyagi, he learned Seiuchin and Sanchin, and from Motobu, he learned his version of Naihanchi kata, as well as fighting techniques and how to properly train with the makiwara. From Kyan, Shimabuku learned Seisan, Naihanchi, Wansu, Chinto, Kusanku, and Tokumine No Kun (Bo #1) kata. Master Shimabuku was an 8th Dan (red and white belt) in Shorin-Ryu and also developed considerable skill in Goju-Ryu and Shorei-Ryu. Later in his life, he studied Okinawan Kobudo with the famous master Shinken Taira, from whom he learned the techniques of the bo and sai. He later studied Shorin-Ryu under Chotoku Kyan, Goju-Ryu with Chojun Miyagi, and Shorei-Ryu under Choki Motobu. After a few short months in Karate, his brother no longer posed a problem for the young Shimabuku. He began his Karate training because his older brother would frequently torment and bully him. At the age of 8, he began training with his uncle in Shuri-Te. Tatsuo Shimabuku was born on September 19, 1908, in Chun Village, Okinawa. About Our School Calendar of Events FAQ Kicks Exercises Counting Isshinryu Code Student Creed Karate Creed Rules
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