Koryū Uchinādi
Koryū Uchinādi (from Japanese / ryūkyū Koryū Uchinādi ( 古 流 ウ チ ナ ー デ ィ ), German "old martial art from Okinawa") is a modern martial art style founded by Patrick McCarthy , which refers to the origins of karate . It is based on the Quanfa exercises developed in the province of Fujian (China) during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) and later unsystematically introduced to Okinawa (ryūkyū: Uchinā ) . These techniques mingled with Okinawa's ancient martial arts that were already there and were eventually influenced by Japanese culture.
origin
Koryū Uchinādi has its roots mainly in the Chinese and Okinawan martial arts, but is strongly influenced by the Japanese culture. These are personal interpretations of general principles, not a finished style. Koryū Uchinādi has two main goals. On the one hand it is about fighting and learning to defend oneself, on the other hand Koryū Uchinādi offers a way to understand kata , which is often referred to as the riddle of karate because it contains principles and techniques relevant to defense in a formalized representation.
Koryū Uchinādi is the result of Patrick McCarthy's personal analysis of the teachings of karate pioneers such as: Kojo Taite (1837–1917), Aragaki Seisho (1840–1920), Xie Zhongxiang (1852–1930), Higaonna Kanryō (1853–1917), Hanashiro Chomo (1869–1945), Motobu Choki (1871–1944), Zhou Zhihe (1874–1926), Wu Xianhui (1886–1940), Tang Daiji (1887–1937), Kiyoda Juhatsu (1886–1967), Miao Xing ( 1881-1939), Oshiro Chojo (1887-1935), Richard Kim (1917-2001) and Kinjo Hiroshi (1919-2013).
Kata
In the Koryu Uchinadi karate system one can find a large number of kata, some of which still exist today under a different name. Here the kata are listed in order: Taisabaki 1-6, Chokyu, Nepai, Hakutsuru, Ryushan, Kushanku , Passai , Seisan , Niseishi , Soshin, Rakan Ken, Unshu and Nanshu.
techniques
Koryū Uchinādi uses the technique groups known from other martial arts
- Attacking the body with punches and kicks (Tsuki Waza, Heisho Waza, Kaishu Waza, Keri Waza)
- Articulated levers and attacking vital points (Kansetsu Waza, Tuite Waza, Kyushu Jutsu),
- Choking and strangulation techniques (shime waza),
- Throws and stand-floor transitions and the associated fall school (Nage Waza, Ukemi Waza),
- Clinch and ground fighting (Ne Waza).
An analysis of all unarmed martial arts shows that punches (open hand, closed hand, elbow and others), kicks, positions and body dynamics (in order to optimally apply punches and kicks or also chokes, levers, throws) and "blocks" (better: technical assumptions) occur in all martial arts. Even if this is only a possible systematization, it is plausible and prompts specific training in the related techniques and skills, which is why the following basic exercises are available in Koryū Uchinādi:
- Tsuki Waza (fist techniques)
- Kaishu Waza (open hand techniques)
- Kamae Waza (postures and postures)
- Taisabaki (body movement)
- Heisho Waza (other types of power transmission)
- Uke Waza (techniques of receiving and passing on)
- Keri Waza (foot techniques)
These seven fundamental exercises include both solo and partner exercises in the form of kata, flow drills and ending individual techniques and thus make a significant contribution to learning defense-related techniques and understanding what is hidden behind a kata.
Another essential part of the Koryū Uchinādi is weapon training ( Bō , Wēku , Sai , Tuifa, Kama , Tinbei Rochin etc.).