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Nahashu Ryu
Lineage
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Kata
Higashionna,
Kanryo
Miyagi, Chojun
Higa, Seiko
Miyazato, Eichi
Miyagi, Anichi
Higaonna, Morio
Seahorn, George
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Matsumara,
Sokon
Itosu, Anko
Motubu, Choki
Mabuni, Kenwa
Hayashi, Teruro
Brooks, Shihan
Neuman, Mark
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Nielsen,
Dave |
The varied training of Sensei Nielsen came to
pass from his interest in learning as much about traditional Okinawan karate as
he could. In the course of modern history there have been many karate
organizations formed by many students of the different backgrounds. The most
direct lineage to Sensei Nielsen has been listed. Further branches of this
karate "tree" could go on for pages starting from Miyagi, Chojun and Itoso, Anko.
Soke Nielsen's training lineage remains pure as
listed above and is responsible for the starting of his own style of Nahashu
Ryu. History tells us that Mabuni, Kenwa was sent to Higashionna, Kanryo by his
instructor Itosu, Anko because he had learned all that he could from him. He was
sent to Higashionna to learn more. This should be encouraged today in our
society so that Karate gets back to its origins. This is what is encouraged in
the USA-TKA and why Soke Nielsen developed his style of Nahashu Ryu
incorporating all Okinawan Karate.
All traditional styles are welcomed in the USA-TKA
and learning from each other is highly encouraged. A student may remain
steadfastly loyal to any style they wish and still may be promoted in other
styles because of their ability alone. Such petty arguments over which style is
superior is not tolerated. Each style is superior in its own way and
additionally is a spoke in a large wheel that adds to the training of each
individual. Learning is highly encouraged in the USA-TKA. All are welcome to
train and grow as a person in the USA-TKA and the Nahashu Ryu Karate system.
Following is a list of Kata that
is accepted by the USA-TKA and is practiced by Nahashu Ryu. This list of
traditional Kata was compiled by the Okinawa Prefecture Board of Education.
TRADITIONAL
OKINAWA KARATE DO KATAS *
SESAN
SHISOCHIN
KURURUNFA
NAIHANCHI
ROHAI
NAHASHU |
SANSEIRYU
SANCHIN
GEKISAI
SEIPAI
SEIYUNCHIN
SHURI |
KANSHU
SAIFA
SUPARINPE
PASSAI
KUSANKU |
There are enough traditional Kata listed to keep one busy
for several life times. Students are ranked after Shodan on knowledge, ability,
character, and not on how many Kata they know. Years of experience and growth
are also considered. Past Masters of Karate did not know every Kata. Most only
knew a few or only taught what they thought their students should know. Only
their top student received the honor of the knowledge of all the Kata in their
particular system. Knowing how to perform each Kata is not the same as "knowing"
the Kata. Knowing what is considered for First Degree Black Belt is essential
because it is the building blocks on which all of the Dan rankings rest. The
ability of a person in their twenties is not comparative to a person in their
forties. Strength is for the younger while wisdom and knowledge rest with the
seniors. People are judged accordingly in Nahashu Ryu. Once again as stated by
Soke Nielsen, "Karate is about the individual battle against ones self, and not
about the person standing in front, back, or to the side of you." This is also
where a lot of Sensei get lost in how a student should "be".
In summation, the USA-TKA and the style of
Nahashu Ryu welcomes all traditional styles in an atmosphere of learning. No
style is discriminated against and promotions in Nahashu Ryu are based on an
individual and not on a comparative system. Failure to achieve ranking is based
on knowledge of material and very poor execution and has nothing to do with how
a person can "beat" someone else. Both physical limitations and age ARE a factor
in determining ranking of individuals. If they are not then discrimination rears
its ugly head. This will not be tolerated in Nahashu Ryu or the USA-TKA. Many
masters of the past have said that "Karate is for ones whole life and may be
practiced until well into old age."
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What
is Nahashu Ryu?
Nahashu
Ryu Lineage
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