Karate Shōrin ryū 1.0.3

Shōrin-ryū is recognized as one of the principal contemporary martial arts originating from Okinawa and is distinguished as one of the oldest forms of karate. Karate itself is primarily characterized as a striking art, which integrates techniques such as punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, as well as open-hand strikes including knife-hands, spear-hands, and palm-heel strikes.

The practice of karate involves executing kata, which are prescribed sequences of movements that encompass stepping and turning while aspiring to maintain impeccable form. Importantly, kata are not intended to represent direct combat scenarios but rather serve as a medium for demonstrating transitions and fluidity between various stances and motions. This approach fosters an understanding of proper form and positioning, while also enabling practitioners to envision diverse applications for each movement and technique.

This app offers a carefully curated selection of content focusing on different katas within Shōrin-ryū. Users will have the opportunity to observe instructional videos featuring a sensei performing katas, as well as sessions where corrections and teaching moments are provided to students.

Key katas in Shōrin-ryū include:

• Kihon (Basics)
  • shodan
  • nidan
  • sandan
  • yondan
  • godan
• Naihanchi
  • shodan
  • nidan
  • sandan
• Pinan
  • shodan
  • nidan
  • sandan
  • yondan
  • godan
• Passai
  • sho
  • dai
• Gojushiho
• Dai Ni Gojushiho
• Chinto
• Kusanku
  • sho
  • dai
• Jion

The following katas may not be included in all Shōrin-ryū systems or dojo:

• Seisan
• Ananku
• Wankan
• Rohai
• Wanshu
• Gorin
• Koryu Passai
• Teesho
• Ryuko