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Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo

In Germany since 1995

Headquarter of the European Koshiki Karatedo Union

Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo and Koshiki Karatedo at the Shindokai-Dojo

The Shindokai Dojo under the leadership of Shihan Olaf Lotze-Leoni Renshi 6.Dan is the German branch of the Hombu Dojo run by Masayuki Kukan Hisataka in Tokyo, Japan, here at the awarding of 6th Dan in 2002.

Historical Facts
Differently Effective - Effectively Different

The Aims of the the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan School

Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo

What is Koshiki Karatedo?

Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo Shosonkai Dojo also at the sports club TSV 03 Sievershausen

A (small) gallery of photos

Historical Facts

Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo was founded by Shinan Kori Hisataka (1907-1988) shortly after World War II.

In the course of years Shinan Kori Hisataka developed a systematic and scientifically based form of Karatedo. This development corresponded to his goal, which was to perfect the individual person's spirit and body. While studying different martial arts he become accustomed to the strengths and weaknesses of the individual styles. The consequence was that he developed a new style by eliminating unpractical and useless techniques and replacing them by techniques which he considered to be useful.

Both the development and the name of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo were strongly influenced by Okinawan Shorinjiryu Karatedo (tode), Chinese Shorinji Kempo and Ryukyu Kudaka Jima Shishiryu Bo Jutsu as well as Kudakaryu Karate Jutsu.

Differently Effective - Effectivly Different

Shinan Kori Hisataka introduced some essential innovations into his Karatedo style:

In the field of the basis techniques he put increased emphasis on the use of the feet, particularly the heels, since they are anatomically stronger then the toes.
The punches are executed with the fist in vertical position (tate ken), since the wrist is sturdier this way..
He introduced Yakusoku Kumite, in which two or more Karateka practise a sequence of prearranged offensive and defensive techniques.
To train in effective fighting he made his students use protective equipment (bogu). From this way of training Shinan Kori Hisataka's son Masayuki Kukan Hisataka developed the competitive style of Koshiki Karatedo.
Practising weapons (buki-ho) in combination with "Fighting with empty hands" (karate-ho), is an essential and inseparable part of Kenkokan Karatedo.

The aims of the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan school

Nowadays the true values of Budo are more and more losing their importance. Either too much emphasis is laid on mere forms or people train only for competitions.
The aim of the Konkokan school is the teaching of extensive knowledge both of karate-ho and of buki-ho.

At the same time training strengthens the student's character, wakens his or her energy, politeness, and courage - with the aim of individual perfection.

These aims, and particularly the persuit of perfection, are summarized in the mottos of the school:

"Development of individuality in spirit and body"
"Effective use of creation for everyone"
"The fist is the creator of life"

The Shorinjiryu Kenkokan school demands and, at the same time, promotes spiritual and physical development according to the individuals personality and needs.

Kata of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo at the Shindokai Dojo

Kihon Kata - Basic Kata	Tanren Kata - Middle Level	Kaite Kata - Advanced	Bo and Sai Kata - Weapon Kata
Heian Shodan	Kudaka no Sankakutobi	Koshiki Bassai	Gorin no Bo Shodan
Naihanchin Ichi	Heian Yondan	Chinto Dai	Gorin no Bo Nidan
Koshiki Nijushiho	Happiken	Kudaka no Sankakutobi Dai	Bo Shindo Shodan
Kudaka no Naihanchin	Kudaka no Wankan	Kudaka no Nijushiho	Bo Shindo Nidan
Sanchin	Koshiki Naihanchin	Kudaka no Kusanku	Shishiryu no Bo
Shiho Kata		Kudaka no Seisan	Shishiryu no Sai
Kata Gokyo		Koshiki Chinto	Sai Koshiki Naihanchin
		Kudaka no Bassai	Sai Koshiki Bassai
		Kudaka no Sochin	Sai Koshiki Nijushiho
		Kudaka no Jion	Sai Kudaka no Naihanchin
		Koshiki Kusanku	Sai Kudaka no Kusanku

What is Koshiki Karatedo?

Koshiki Karatedo is a competition system that allows participants to understand the principles of a fighting match, combining safety with full power techniques and the true spirit of traditional Budo. Koshiki Karatedo practice develops mental strength, physical fitness and coordination, and martial prowess through efficient training of hand and foot techniques and body movement.

By using Super Safe protective equipment, we can train without fear of injury and still execute full power punching-tsuki-, kicking-keri- striking-uchi, and other hitting- ate, techniques. You could truly taste the techniques is essential to grasp the most practical and healthful aspects of traditional Budo.

Koshiki Karatedo is a fair match system which allows and encourages competition among different martial arts styles such as non-contact Karate, full-contact Karate, semi-contact Karate, and others including Kickboxing, Nippon Kempo, Shorinji Kempo, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, and others.

Find more about Koshiki Karatedo

A (small) picture gallery

Training with the bogu: as a highlight of the training of advanced students fights are carreid out with the Supersafe Equipment in full body contact. The Supersafe Equipment was developed by Masayuki Kukan Hisataka, the founder's son..
(Buki Ho) Weapons training in Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo: Though one of the translations of Kartedo reads "without weapons", the knowledge about how to use them may be crucial in a fight.
The Kata, a series of karate techniques consecutively against a imaginary opponent, is an important constituent of the Karatedo.
In addition judo-techniques like Nage Waza and Katame Waza belongs to the training.