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Simply stated, Okinawa is the birth place of Karate and
Shuri is the Capital of Okinawa. Shuri is where the
Okinawan King and Castle were located. (Te) simply means
hands. Literally speaking, Shuri-te means the “Hands of
Shuri”.
Okinawan Samurai, unlike the Samurai of Japan, carried
no sword. These weaponless warriors developed their art
to an extremely high degree. This martial art, now known
as karate, is what the Samurai in Okinawa used to defend
themselves, as well as their King.
Traditional karate waza (techniques) have been
systematically handed down from generation to generation
primarily through empty-handed forms known as kata. The
study of kata requires the student to
train the left side of the body as well
as
the right, and to develop and coordinate muscles which
are rarely used except by a proficient martial artist.
Although karate was influenced by the Chinese Martial
Arts, the Okinawans already had their own system of
self-defense. Many instructors from Okinawa spent
decades perfecting their art in China. Conversely
because commerce with Okinawa was dependent on the trade-winds,
many Chinese Martial Artists spent months at a time on
Okinawa.
Karate is a Japanese word meaning (empty hand) given to
an Okinawan art of self-defense, which was primarily
taught amongst the Samurai class. The Samurai were
charged with protecting their country and King, and
therefore were trained with life and death intensity.
Some
of the benefits practitioners of modern karate train for
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Self-Defense/Protection of Loved Ones |
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Longevity |
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Increased
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Flexibility
and Agility |
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Self-Confidence |
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Coordination and Balance
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Strength
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This
site is owned by 7th dan Bill Mueller and is
dedicated to the preservation of traditional martial
arts, my esteemed Sensei (9th dan) Nakamura,
Ankichi and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mr. Bill Mueller, 7th
dan (7th degree Black Belt) Instructor in Bedford, Texas,
teaches group and private lessons and offers seminars and
hands-on workshops.
For Info Call: 817-999-4901 or E-Mail:
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