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| country = [[Ryūkyū Kingdom]]
| country = [[Naha]], Okinawa, [[Japan]]
| founder = [[Higaonna Kanryō]] (Naha-te)<br> [[Choki Motobu]] (modern)
| founder = [[Higaonna Kanryō]] (Naha-te)<br> [[Choki Motobu]] (modern)
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| arts = [[Karate]]
| arts = [[Karate]]
| ancestor_arts = [[Okinawan martial arts]] ([[Shuri-te]]), [[Quanfa]], [[Baihequan]]
| ancestor_arts = [[Okinawan martial arts]] ([[Shuri-te]]), [[Quanfa]], [[Baihequan]]
| descendant_arts = [[Goju-ryu]], [[Shito-ryu]], [[Shuri-ryu]], [[Ryūei-ryū]]
| descendant_arts = [[Goju-ryu]], [[Shito-ryu]], [[Shuri-ryu]], [[Ryūei-ryū]], [[Shotokan]]
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{{Nihongo|'''Shorei Ryu'''|昭霊流|Shōrei ryū}} is a style of [[Okinawa]]n [[karate]] and is one of the two oldest Karate styles, alongside [[Shōrin-ryū]]. It was developed at the end of the 19th century by [[Higaonna Kanryō]] in [[Naha, Okinawa]].
{{Nihongo|'''Shōrei-ryū'''|昭霊流|Shōrei ryū}} is a style of [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa]]n [[karate]] and is one of the two oldest karate styles, alongside [[Shōrin-ryū]]. It was developed at the end of the 19th century by [[Higaonna Kanryō]] in [[Naha, Okinawa]], Japan.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==


''Shorei Ryu'' means "the style of inspiration" and certain martial arts scholars believe{{Citation needed|date=June 2009}} that the term ''Shorei'' is derived from the Shoreiji Temple <ref>[http://www.malineage.com/styles/Shorei-Ryu Shorei Ryu | Martial Arts Lineage Project {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407094202/http://www.malineage.com/styles/Shorei-Ryu |data=7 aprile 2014 }}</ref> that's located in either [[Fujian]] or Mount Jiulian of [[Longnan, Jiangxi]].<ref>http://books.google.it/books?id=xAXYWlYcTyQC&pg=PA96&lpg=PA96&dq=Tempio+Shorei&source=bl&ots=5t7SAPFFz2&sig=9LojlUzW4Wk5NNJIux5EnMqQatk&hl=it&sa=X&ei=O5FAU_PaH8O60QXljID4CQ&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Tempio%20Shorei&f=false</ref>
''Shōrei-ryū'' means "the style of inspiration" and certain martial arts scholars{{who|date=September 2024}} believe that the term ''Shōrei'' is derived from the Shoreiji Temple <ref>[http://www.malineage.com/styles/Shorei-Ryu Shorei Ryu | Martial Arts Lineage Project {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407094202/http://www.malineage.com/styles/Shorei-Ryu |data=7 aprile 2014 }}</ref> located in either [[Fujian]] or Mount Jiulian of [[Longnan, Jiangxi]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xAXYWlYcTyQC&q=Tempio+Shorei&pg=PA96|title = Bubishi. La bibbia del karate|isbn = 9788827213506|last1 = McCarthy|first1 = Patrick|year = 2000| publisher=Edizioni Mediterranee }}</ref>


==Origin==
==Origin==
Much is not known about the origin of Shōrei-Ryū, but it was influenced in its early development by Shuri-Te. [[Kanryo Higashionna]] originally studied Shuri-Te with [[Sokon Matsumura]] and learnt [[quanfa]] from Chinese [[Wai Xinxian]]. Higaonna later traveled to China to perfect his skills, which he probably succeeded in because he learned many new kata from [[Fujian]], the home of [[Baihequan]] (Chinese 白鶴 拳, Pinyin báihèquán) and adopted it in his style. The teachings of this temple provided the basis for the ''[[Naha-Te]]'' style of Okinawan Karate.
Little is known about the origins of Shōrei-ryū, but it was influenced in its early development by ''Shuri-te''. [[Kanryo Higashionna]] originally studied Shuri-te with [[Sokon Matsumura]] and learnt [[quanfa]] from Chinese ''Wai Xinxian'' (assistant of [[Xie Zhongxiang]]). Higaonna later traveled to China to perfect his skills, which he probably succeeded in because he learned many new kata from [[Fujian]], the home of [[Baihequan]] (Chinese 白鶴 拳, Pinyin báihèquán) and adopted it in his style. The teachings of this temple provided the basis for the ''[[Naha-Te|Naha-te]]'' style of Okinawan karate.


Following passing of Higaonna Kanryo ,the style began to take a new direction and became a purely "internal" combat style. This was due in large part to the influence of [[Choki Motobu]].<ref>http://lashorei.org/what-is-shorei-ryu/</ref>
Following passing of Higaonna Kanryo, the style began to take a new direction and became a purely "internal" combat style. This was due in large part to the influence of [[Choki Motobu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lashorei.org/what-is-shorei-ryu/|title=What is Shorei-Ryu}}</ref>


Although Motobu's sensei style is still considered Naha-te, it actually had nothing to do with Higashionna. When Motobu became the leader of Shorei-ryu, he began to guide his development in another direction, mainly because he trained with Anko Itosu, of the Shuri-te style and disciple of the great [[Sokon Matsumura]].<ref>http://will-phoenix.vilabol.uol.com.br/Historia.html</ref>
Although Motobu's sensei style is still considered Naha-te, it actually had nothing to do with Higashionna. When Motobu became the leader of Shōrei-ryū, he began to guide his development in another direction, mainly because he trained with Anko Itosu of the Shuri-te style, a disciple of the great [[Sokon Matsumura]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://will-phoenix.vilabol.uol.com.br/Historia.html|title = BOL - O email grátis do Brasil}}</ref>


==Features of style==
==Features of style==
The main features of Shōrei-ryū are the use of open hands, circular block techniques and kicks in the Gedan area.
The main features of Shōrei-ryū are the use of open hands, circular block techniques, and kicks to the ''gedan'' (lower-level) area.


In addition, the use of short and hard techniques in close combat in combination with throwing techniques is a great specialty, especially from the Sanchin and Shiko dachi stalls. Great importance is also attached to training on the Makiwara.
In addition, the use of short and hard techniques in close combat in combination with throwing techniques is a specialty, especially from the ''sanchin'' and ''shiko-dachi'' stances. Great importance is also attached to training on the ''makiwara''.


Another peculiarity is that the handling of [[Kobudō]] weapons such as Bo, Tonfa or Sai is also very practiced.
Another peculiarity is that the handling of [[Kobudō]] weapons such as ''bo'', ''tonfa'' or ''sai'' is also very practiced.


===Shorei-Ryu Kata===
=== Shōrei-ryū Kata ===
{{see also|Karate kata}}
{{see also|Karate kata}}
Shorei-ryu originates various kata that would be used in descendant styles like Goju-ryu and others.<ref>Black Belt Magazine, June 1992 issue, p. 51 https://books.google.fi/books?id=-M8DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA51&dq=shorei-ryu&hl=fi&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjRqY26kvbuAhUIx4sKHRXCD1wQ6AEwAnoECAUQAg#v=onepage&q=shorei-ryu&f=false</ref>
Shōrei-ryū originates various kata that would be used in descendant styles like ''Gōjū-ryū'' and others.<ref>{{Cite book |last= |first= |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-M8DAAAAMBAJ&dq=shorei-ryu&pg=PA51 |title=Black Belt |date= June 1992|publisher=Active Interest Media, Inc. |language=en}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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|[[Gekisai-Dai-Ichi|Gekisai dai ichi]] (撃砕大一) || [[Seisan]] (十三手) || Anan (阿南)
|[[Gekisai-Dai-Ichi|Gekisai dai ichi]] (撃砕大一) || [[Seisan]] (十三手) || Anan (阿南)
|-
|-
|[[Gekisai-Dai-Ni|Gekisai dai ni]] (撃砕大二) || [[Shisōchin]] (四向戰) || [[Ohan]] ( )
|[[Gekisai-Dai-Ni|Gekisai dai ni]] (撃砕大二) || [[Shisōchin]] (四向戰) || [[Ohan (kata)|Ohan]] ( )
|-
|-
|[[Saifā]] (碎破) || [[Kururunfa]] (久留頓破) || Peiho ( )
|[[Saifā]] (碎破) || [[Kururunfa]] (久留頓破) || Peiho ( )
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|[[Sanchin]] (三戰) || [[Sūpārinpei]] (壱百零八手) || [[Sōchin]] (壮鎮)
|[[Sanchin]] (三戰) || [[Sūpārinpei]] (壱百零八手) || [[Sōchin]] (壮鎮)
|-
|-
|[[Tensho]] (転掌) || [[Pachu]] ( ) || [[Niseishi]] ( )
|[[Tensho (kata)|Tensho]] (転掌) || [[Pachu (kata)|Pachu]] ( ) || [[Niseishi]] ( )
|-
|-
|[[Seiyunchin|Seienchin]] (制引戰)|| [[Heiku]] ( ) || [[Gojushiho|Useishi]] ( )
|[[Seiyunchin|Seienchin]] (制引戰)|| [[Heiku]] ( ) || [[Gojushiho|Useishi]] ( )
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==Further development==
==Further development==


Modern descendants of Shorei-Ryu include styles such as [[Gōjū-ryū]] and [[Ryūei-ryū]]. Goju-ryu is considered the direct evolution of Shorei-Ryu.<ref>Black Belt Magazine, April 1968 issue, p.15 https://books.google.fi/books?id=P84DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA16&dq=shorei-ryu&hl=fi&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjRqY26kvbuAhUIx4sKHRXCD1wQ6AEwA3oECAYQAg#v=onepage&q=shorei-ryu&f=false</ref>
Modern descendants of Shōrei-ryū include styles such as [[Gōjū-ryū]] and ''[[Ryūei-ryū]]''. Gōjū-ryū is considered the direct evolution of Shōrei-ryū.<ref>Black Belt Magazine, April 1968 issue, p.15 https://books.google.com/books?id=P84DAAAAMBAJ&dq=shorei-ryu&pg=PA16</ref>


The [[Shitō-ryū]] also contains many elements of the Shōrei-ryū, since [[Mabuni Kenwa]] was a student of Higoanna, and even the [[Shōtōkan]] contains kata from the Shōrei-ryū, which, however, did not get there directly, but via Mabuni Kenwa to Funakoshi Gichin were passed on. <ref>Okinawa Island of Karate, Alexander, George W., pg. 26-30, 1990.</ref>
The ''[[Shitō-ryū]]'' style also contains many elements of Shōrei-ryū, since [[Mabuni Kenwa]] was a student of Higaonna, and even the ''[[Shōtōkan]]'' style contains kata from Shōrei-ryū, which, however, did not get there directly, but were passed on to Funakoshi Gichin and his students via Mabuni Kenwa. <ref>Okinawa Island of Karate, Alexander, George W., pg. 26-30, 1990.</ref>


The '''Shorei Ryu name''' (alternatively, Goju-Shorei-Ryu and later, Shorei-Goju Ryu) was also used for the style of karate brought to the [[United States]] by [[Robert Trias]].<ref>Black Belt Magazine, December 1982 issue, p.36 https://books.google.fi/books?id=cdIDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA36&dq=shorei-ryu&hl=fi&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjRqY26kvbuAhUIx4sKHRXCD1wQ6AEwAHoECAIQAg#v=onepage&q=shorei-ryu&f=false</ref> Later Trias used the name Shuri-Ryu, although some lineages still use the Shorei Ryu name. This style should not be confounded with traditional Shorei Ryu. Trias's karate incorporated elements from Naha-Te, Shuri-Te, [[Tomari-Te]], and others.
The '''Shōrei-ryū''' name (alternatively, Goju-Shorei-Ryu and later, Shorei-Goju Ryu) was also used for the style of karate brought to the [[United States]] by [[Robert Trias]].<ref>Black Belt Magazine, December 1982 issue, p.36 https://books.google.com/books?id=cdIDAAAAMBAJ&dq=shorei-ryu&pg=PA36</ref> Later, Trias used the name [[Shuri-ryu]], although some lineages still use the Shorei Ryu name. This style should not be confused with traditional Shōrei-ryū. Trias's karate incorporated elements from Naha-te, Shuri-te, [[Tomari-Te|''Tomari-te'']], and others.

== See also ==
* [[Naha-te]]
* [[Shuri-ryū]] karate.


== References ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.shoreiryukarate.com Shorei Ryu Karate Studios]
* [http://www.shoreiryukarate.com Shorei Ryu Karate Studios]


{{Karate schools}}
{{Karate schools}}• https://kondonoshokai.com/


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Shōrei ryū
昭霊流
Country of originNaha, Okinawa, Japan
FounderHigaonna Kanryō (Naha-te)
Choki Motobu (modern)
Arts taughtKarate
Ancestor artsOkinawan martial arts (Shuri-te), Quanfa, Baihequan
Descendant artsGoju-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shuri-ryu, Ryūei-ryū, Shotokan
PractitionersRobert Trias

Shōrei-ryū (昭霊流, Shōrei ryū) is a style of Okinawan karate and is one of the two oldest karate styles, alongside Shōrin-ryū. It was developed at the end of the 19th century by Higaonna Kanryō in Naha, Okinawa, Japan.

Etymology

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Shōrei-ryū means "the style of inspiration" and certain martial arts scholars[who?] believe that the term Shōrei is derived from the Shoreiji Temple [1] located in either Fujian or Mount Jiulian of Longnan, Jiangxi.[2]

Origin

[edit]

Little is known about the origins of Shōrei-ryū, but it was influenced in its early development by Shuri-te. Kanryo Higashionna originally studied Shuri-te with Sokon Matsumura and learnt quanfa from Chinese Wai Xinxian (assistant of Xie Zhongxiang). Higaonna later traveled to China to perfect his skills, which he probably succeeded in because he learned many new kata from Fujian, the home of Baihequan (Chinese 白鶴 拳, Pinyin báihèquán) and adopted it in his style. The teachings of this temple provided the basis for the Naha-te style of Okinawan karate.

Following passing of Higaonna Kanryo, the style began to take a new direction and became a purely "internal" combat style. This was due in large part to the influence of Choki Motobu.[3]

Although Motobu's sensei style is still considered Naha-te, it actually had nothing to do with Higashionna. When Motobu became the leader of Shōrei-ryū, he began to guide his development in another direction, mainly because he trained with Anko Itosu of the Shuri-te style, a disciple of the great Sokon Matsumura.[4]

Features of style

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The main features of Shōrei-ryū are the use of open hands, circular block techniques, and kicks to the gedan (lower-level) area.

In addition, the use of short and hard techniques in close combat in combination with throwing techniques is a specialty, especially from the sanchin and shiko-dachi stances. Great importance is also attached to training on the makiwara.

Another peculiarity is that the handling of Kobudō weapons such as bo, tonfa or sai is also very practiced.

Shōrei-ryū Kata

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See also: Karate kata

Shōrei-ryū originates various kata that would be used in descendant styles like Gōjū-ryū and others.[5]

Gekisai dai ichi (撃砕大一) Seisan (十三手) Anan (阿南)
Gekisai dai ni (撃砕大二) Shisōchin (四向戰) Ohan ( )
Saifā (碎破) Kururunfa (久留頓破) Peiho ( )
Sanchin (三戰) Sūpārinpei (壱百零八手) Sōchin (壮鎮)
Tensho (転掌) Pachu ( ) Niseishi ( )
Seienchin (制引戰) Heiku ( ) Useishi ( )
Sansēru (三十六手) Paiku ( ) Unsu (雲手)

Further development

[edit]

Modern descendants of Shōrei-ryū include styles such as Gōjū-ryū and Ryūei-ryū. Gōjū-ryū is considered the direct evolution of Shōrei-ryū.[6]

The Shitō-ryū style also contains many elements of Shōrei-ryū, since Mabuni Kenwa was a student of Higaonna, and even the Shōtōkan style contains kata from Shōrei-ryū, which, however, did not get there directly, but were passed on to Funakoshi Gichin and his students via Mabuni Kenwa. [7]

The Shōrei-ryū name (alternatively, Goju-Shorei-Ryu and later, Shorei-Goju Ryu) was also used for the style of karate brought to the United States by Robert Trias.[8] Later, Trias used the name Shuri-ryu, although some lineages still use the Shorei Ryu name. This style should not be confused with traditional Shōrei-ryū. Trias's karate incorporated elements from Naha-te, Shuri-te, Tomari-te, and others.

References

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  1. ^ Shorei Ryu | Martial Arts Lineage Project [https://web.archive.org/web/20140407094202/http://www.malineage.com/styles/Shorei-Ryu Archived 2014-04-07 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ McCarthy, Patrick (2000). Bubishi. La bibbia del karate. Edizioni Mediterranee. ISBN 9788827213506.
  3. ^ "What is Shorei-Ryu".
  4. ^ "BOL - O email grátis do Brasil".
  5. ^ Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. June 1992.
  6. ^ Black Belt Magazine, April 1968 issue, p.15 https://books.google.com/books?id=P84DAAAAMBAJ&dq=shorei-ryu&pg=PA16
  7. ^ Okinawa Island of Karate, Alexander, George W., pg. 26-30, 1990.
  8. ^ Black Belt Magazine, December 1982 issue, p.36 https://books.google.com/books?id=cdIDAAAAMBAJ&dq=shorei-ryu&pg=PA36
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