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About Us
The Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Association of Australia has been a school since 1999. It is instructed by Sensei John Carlyle, 4th Dan & his Yudansha. The MKAA operates under strict guidelines & policies from Okinawa, & is under the direct guidance of Soke Takayoshi Nagamine, Hanshisei, 10th Dan who is the current Head/Master of Matsubayashi-Ryu & also Head of the World Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do Association of the World. Matsubayashi-Ryu Australia is taught at a variety of locations over New South Wales & the Australian Capital Terriory which provide a well-equipped dojo for the purposes needed, as well you will be supplied with all martial arts gear required (at a cost). Matsubayashi-Ryu (Shorin-Ryu) is an Okinawan karate which was founded by Osensei Shoshin Nagamine in 1947, and is currently headed by Shoshin Nagamine's son, Soke Takayoshi Nagamine (Hanshisei, 10th Dan). The style has roots coming from Sokon Matsumura, Kosaku Matsumora, Motobu Choki, Ankichi Arakaki & Chotoku Kyan.
Classes, Where Can I Train?
Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate is currently taught in a variety of locations throughout New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. All of these classes are under Sensei John Carlyle, 4th Dan, Chief Instructor and the Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Association of Australia Inc (MKAA) as well as under guidance of Soke Takayoshi Nagamine, Hanshisei, 10th Dan and are assisted by Yudansha. Any interested persons who wish to enquire about or investigate Matsubayashi-Ryu are welcome to come along or contact us. To know the classes timings please visit our website www.matsubayashi-ryu.com.au
Belts (Ranking System)
* JUNIOR SYSTEM The junior system, is individually set by the school, in this case the Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Association of Australia INC. NOTE: When tying a karate belt, the stripes should end up on the right side.*SENIOR SYSTEM The senior and black belt system (kyu and dan system) is a unified system used by all members of the World Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do Association (WMKA) and all associations under Soke Takayoshi Nagamine. NOTE: When tying a karate belt, the stripes should end up on the right side. *Black belts may have additional writing on them (in Japanese) e.g. their rank; their name; their style etc.
*RENSHI, KYOSHI and HANSHI(SEI) are additional teacher titles (or awards) given in recognition of an experienced teacher, in addition to their normal rank, these titles are awarded by Soke Nagamine to his preference.
RENSHI: "Experienced Instructor" (Req. 5th, 6th Dan)
KYOSHI: "Advanced Instructor" (Req. 7th, 8th Dan)
HANSHI(SEI): "Master Teacher"
History
While Matsubayashi-Ryu karate did not exist before Osensei Shoshin Nagamine founded it, it's beginnings had existed for hundreds of years before. Matsubayashi-Ryu can trace it's lineage from Chinese Gung-Fu and the original Okinawan Karate. The original Okinawan Karate was named "Te" which means "Chinese hand", and was divided into Naha-Te, Shuri-Te and Tomari-Te. Shuri-Te (which was also known as Shorin-Ryu) divided into the four schools; Matsumura Orthodox, Kobayashi-Ryu, Shobayashi-Ryu, Matsubayashi-Ryu. In 1936 the term "Te" was changed by Okinawan masters who met, and agreed on the term "karate" which means "open-hand", as they felt it reflected the nature of the art better. Nagamine named his school in recognition of masters which he viewed as two of the most important and influential forbearers of Shorin-Ryu. These people were Sokon Matsumura and Kosaku Matsumora.
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