Karate techniques are similar in most styles. It is the system in which they are taught, that identifies a style.
Syllabus is important.
Funakoshi Ryu has a structured, sequential training system. Incorporated into our system is the science of kinetics and biomechanics.
Kinetics is the study of the forces that produce, arrest or modify the motions of the body.
Law of inertia to body dynamics.
Which reactions proceed.
The central starting point or foundation of Funakoshi Ryu, is our 'Kamae' stance.
Accurate head, body, arms, hands, leg, and foot positioning. This stance is a study in its self.
position. This kamae is used in all our training systems: kion, saiten kentai waza, shiho geri waza, kata and kumite.
Many styles have now copied this kamae and yet it is not in their kion and kata. This stance is an aggressive and defensive position.
Could say this stance identifies Funakoshi Ryu.
In 1966 Funakoshi Ryu introduced to the karate world our unique junior karate ranking system.
Belts, and the awarding of junior black belts, also with a white stripe through the belt.
Funakoshi Ryu has excellent training systems, with great emphasis placed on the detail and perfection, of all kion techniques.
Our unique advanced black belt training syllabus caters for the advancement of karateka through the higher dan rankings.
Funakoshi Ryu is an on-going style, always looking to improve and advance with new systems and techniques.
Athlete 50 years ago, cannot be compared to the methods taught today.
Funakoshi Kobudo International teaches weapon training to students wishing to practise the disciplines of Bushido weaponry.
International students.