Kata: 19 kata are studied in US Shorin Ryu
| Kata |
Composer |
Rank
Guidelines |
| Fukyugata 1 |
Nagamine |
White
Belt |
| Fukyugata 2 |
Nagamine,
Miyagi |
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| Fukyugata 3
(Sakyanku) |
Ueshiro |
Green
Belt |
| Pinan
1-3 |
Itosu |
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| Pinan
3-5 |
Itosu |
Brown
Belt |
| Naihanchi
1-3 |
Unknown |
|
| Ananku |
Unknown |
1st
& 2nd Dan |
| Wankan |
Unknown |
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| Rohai |
Unknown |
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| Wanshu |
Wanshu |
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| Passai |
Unknown |
3rd
& 4th Dan |
| Gojushiho |
Unknown |
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| Chinto |
Unknown |
5th
& 6th Dan |
| Kusanku |
Kusanku |
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Kobujutsu: The following weapons are
studied in US Shorin Ryu
- Bo - Yamani-Ryu and Matayoshi-Ryu
- Tonfa
- Sai
Training Exercises:
- Jujutsu - In the application of kata,
Jujutsu techniques are used to maximize the effectiveness of
movements.
- Push Hands - In the practice of push
hands, force is passed between practitioners to develop body mechanics
and a keen sense of awareness regarding positioning and distance.
Yakusoku Kumite:
- In US Shorin Ryu, 12
prearranged fighting routines are practiced. Each routine is comprised
of an attack, a defensive technique and a counter attack. Beginner and
advanced counter attacks are practiced for each routine .
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