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What is Sanshinkai?
Translated as three power society, Sanshinkai is made
up out of 5 martial art styles; Isshinryu, Karate, Tae
Kwon Do, Judo, and Jujitsu. Sanshinkai is an American
style of karate with the purpose of creating a well
rounded martial artist. Mind, body and spirit are the
three powers of Sanshinkai. With roots from around the
world, students will learn everything from kicks and
punches to grappling techniques and groundfighting.
American Karate is a hybrid system
of martial arts that employs techniques and systems
from many of the
traditional Asian styles. American Karate incorporates
the most useful elements of Japanese, Okinawan and
Korean styles. Karate focuses on sparring and kata,
but also includes a practical self defense regimen.
Jujitsu, or “art of gentleness” was
developed among the samurai of feudal Japan. Jujitsu
manipulates an opponent’s force against him, rather
than trying to out muscle or overpower the attack. In
contrast to many other martial arts that center around
striking, Jujitsu focuses heavily on joint locks,
throws and submission techniques.
Judo, or the “gentle way” is a
modern martial art and Olympic sport that developed
out of Jujitsu, where the object is to either throw or
takedown an opponent to the ground. Judo develops
physical coordination, balance and fast reflexive
action. Instead of brute strength, Judo uses leverage,
balance and momentum to counter an attack from an
opponent.
Isshinryu, or “one heart way”
stresses close in techniques that are more practical,
and normally done from a natural stance. Isshinryu
places importance on maintaining stability while
eliminating wasted motion.
Tae Kwon Do, or the “foot fist way”
emphasizes kicks thrown from a mobile stance,
employing the leg’s greater reach and power compared
to the arm. Tae Kwon Do includes a system of blocks,
kicks, punches and open-hand strikes.
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