History, Customs and Protocol
Okinawa Shorinryu Matsumura Orthodox Karate and Kobudo Federation History, Customs and Protocol Excerpted from the OSMKKF Student Guidebook John Shipes, Shihan OSMKKF US Director 1st edition Feb 2001 Revised 2006, 2010, 2017, 2019 no part of this manual may be reproduced without written permission from J. Shipes Ken – fist, empty hand or the Loochoo (RyuKyu) art of self defense. Shin - the truth, reality, human nature, humanity, heart Kan - a place, mansion or palace Kenshin Kan a place in which to study karate-do for the essence of human nature or humanity The “logo” of Grandmaster Fusei Kise The symbol pictured above is the patch of Grandmaster Fusei Kise and the Kenshinkan Dojo. Whether you call our association the AOSKKF, the OSMKKF or the OSKKF, the symbol of Master Kise does not change. The meaning of the symbol is as follows: 1. The center of the symbol is “seiken-tsuki”, one of the most important fundamental methods to the attack. 2. The circle symbolizes the harmony between people that respect peace and love each other. 3. The red color represents passion that encourages endurance to train one’s mind and body to maintain the balance of spirit and body. 4. Surrounding the circle are the tunfa and kama, which represents Okinawa’s traditional culture, karate and kobudo. Presented to me by Master Kise, 2001 The All Okinawa Shorinryu Karatedo and Kobudo Federation Master Fusei Kise, in 1979, formed the Shorinryu Kenshin Kan Karate Do and Kobudo Association, from the former Shorinryu Matsumura Seito (Orthodox) Karatedo Association upon the retirement of Master Hohan Soken, his teacher.
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