 |
| Founder of Matsubayashi-ryu:
Shoshin Nagamine |
|
Matsubayashi-ryu was founded by Shoshin Nagamine (1907-1997),
a student of several prominent instructors, including Chotoku Kyan
(1870-1945), the master of the Shuri-te style, and Choki
Motobu (1871-1944), the master of the Tomari-te and Shuri-te style.
He adopted the name Matsubayashi-ryu, which uses the Chinese
character matsu (pine), to honor both Sokon Matsumura (1809-1896),
Chotoku Kyan's master, and Kosaku Matsumora (1829-1898), Choki Motobu's
master.
The main characteristic of Matsubayashi-ryu is to start with very natural motions, with no sense of awkwardness, and use a natural respiration method. Therefore, it places great importance on handling the body in a natural way, rapid and tempo-free motions, and tanren of sharp techniques. In Matsubayashi-ryu, kata are regarded as being creative, and an enbu demonstration emphasizes the harmony of speed, power and weight. The purpose of training is and train in the principle of shin-gi-tai-ichinyo, (oneness of mind-technique-body) and master it.
Typical kata include: Fukyugata I, Fukyugata II, Tomari Passai,
Gojyusiho, Chatan Yara no Kusanku, Tomari Chinto, Rohai, Wankan
and Wanshu.
|
