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Below Shihan Darren Hunter and Sempai Simon Choisnet are demonstrating Nage Waza #1, the first throwing form in the series of seven throws that are basic judo training within the Yukyusha syllabus, colored belt level training. However, these throws must be practiced by all Institute members throughout their studies.
The throwing form begins similar to the Kumite forms also presented on this site. First,the offensive and defensive partners bow toward one another then assume a left stance middle guard. The offensive partner attacks with a right lung punch either to the mid section or to the face.
Once the attack is initiated the defensive partner uses escape form #1 to move to his South East or 5 o'clock position while executing an open handed left block on the oncoming punch. Immediately the defensive partner steps forward with his right foot and simultaneously strikes the opponent in the left side of the face plate or on the collar bone with a Karate Chop or Tegatana.
After this move is complete and the opponent is dazed from the strike, the offensive partner moves forward with his left foot and unbalances the opponent by pushing his right shoulder into the right shoulder of the opponent. Done properly this unbalances the opponent and places him on the heels of his feet with his back slightly bend towards the rear.
Nage Waza #1 - O Soto Gari
While the offensive partner is unbalanced and positioned over the heels of his feet, the defensive partner bring his right leg through and executes the throwing form technique taking out the right leg of the opponent and causing him to fall to the ground.
It is important to remember that once the throw is completed the technique must be followed by a finishing technique as demonstrated by Shihan Hunter. This may be a downward punch with the knee bend so that the torso is not off balance and prone to a counter throw, or may be a striking technique using the foot.
Once the finishing technique is complete the partners return to their original positions and finish the movement by executing the fighting and formal bows.
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1907-1988 Founder of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo. Kaiso Masayoshi Kori
Hisataka (or pronounced Seiki Kudaka in Okinawan) was born in Shuri
(Naha City in Okinawa) on April 22nd, 1907, and was a descendant of
Seiwa, the 56th Emperor of Japan.
He studied Jiu Jutsu and studied with and exchanged with many of the
great Karate masters of the time: Master Anko Azato, Master Kanryo
Higaonna, Master Sanda Kanagusuku, Master Ryosei Kuwae but mostly under
Master Chojun Kyamu of Okinawa Karate. He entered the military learning
Army training, bayonet handling, and furthered his knowledge of combat.
In 1929 he toured Taiwan with Master Chojun Kyamu and Master Ryosei
Kuwae for about one year and was undefeated against the local Kempo
practitioners. Upon returning to Japan he studied Judo at the Kodokan
with Master Sanpo Toku and achieved 4th Degree Black Belt within a year
of training. He studied Kendo (the Japanese version of sword fencing)
and competed at every Police Department competition.
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 Shihan Masami Tsuroka, 10th Dan-NKA, Founder Tsuroka Karatedo Foundation Shihan Henderson
Karate in Canada owes its mass introduction and development to one person: Masami Tsuruoka, 10th dan (awarded by NKA in 2007), Tsuruoka Karate-do Federation. Almost single handedly Masami Tsuruoka sensei had kept Karate before the Canadian public in the early beginnings, 1958 - 1968, through newspaper articles, magazine articles, frequent demonstrations as well as appearances on public television and numerous exhibitions across Canada.
Born in Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada on January 12, 1929 as a teenager Masami Tsuruoka moved to Kumamoto, Japan in 1945 with his father shortly after the conclusion of World War II. (The Tsuruoka family as with most Japanese families living in Canada at that time, was placed in 'Internment Camps' for a few years in Tashimi, B.C. and later at Roseberry.)
While on a brief trip to Tokyo with his father, Masami Tsuruoka witnessed a Karate demonstration and became so enthralled with what he saw, that he made it a point upon his return to Kumamoto, to find a Karate teacher and begin practice. Regardless of which rumour is believed the Karate master that he sought instruction from was Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose, 10th dan founder of the Chito-ryu system of Karate-do. During 1949, he received his first-degree black belt from Master Chitose.
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 Shihan Kazuo Ito, 10th Dan, Meijin Born 1898 - Died 1974.
Born 1898 in Shinjo City, Yamagata, Japan Ito Kazuo Sensei began studying martial arts with his father when he was young. Thus began a lifelong dedication to the study of traditional Japanese martial arts. After graduating from Meiji University in 1924, he bacame a member of the Mifune school. Ito Sensei began teaching in the Nihon Physical Education University. Also he was appointed as an examiner at the Kodokan. Between 1928 and 1930, he became a judo instructor of the Tokyo Metropolitan police, and a professor of physical education at Toyo University and the National Military College. In 1941 Ito Sensei was awarded the position of Kyodo, from the Kodokan, and was promoted to Kodokan 8th dan in 1945.
With the cessation of hostilites, and the end of the Second World War in 1945, significant changes were brought to Japan. Social and Economic conditions were devastated, and there was virtually no work to be found. During the initial years of the Allied occupation the practice of martial arts in public facilities was prohibited. Through tireless efforts and numerous consultations with the occupying authorities Ito Sensei arranged to have judo reinstated as part of the physical education curriculum at Japanese public schools.
In 1946 Ito Sensei was appointed to the highest ranking Kodokan examiners committee. In 1951 he bacame a lecturer at Kogakuin and Nihon physical culture universities, and participated in the establishment of the organization that was to later become Kokusai Budoin, IMAF. He was appointed Shihan of the Meijigakuin University Judo club in 1954 and promoted to Kodokan 9th dan in 1958.
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One of the Four Heavenly Lords (Shitenno) of Kodokan Judo, the fundamental pillars in the creation of Judo, Shiro Saigo was one of the first students of Jigoro Kano. In 1883 Jigoro Kano divided his students into two groups creating yudansha, or graded students, and mudansha, or ungraded students. Shiro Saigo, along with Tsunehiro Tomita, were the first to be awarded the yudansha grade, a grade which a few years later became recognized by the black belt. Saigo and Tomita were the first black belts recorded in the history of Judo (and all martial arts since Jigoro Kano created this system of ranks).
 Shihan Shiro Saigo, 1866-1922 Original disciples: Dr. Kano middle row second from left, Shihan Saigo to hs right  |
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 Doshin So, The Founder of Shorinji Kempo (1911-1980) |
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