Martial Arts in Japan

[AlexWuulfe]

The martial art mentality has undergone a number of changes, separations, etc. etc.

I am looking for martial arts schools around Tokyo area that I can observe, (or if I'm lucky) train with. Seminars or areas to learn about the Japanese teachings of martial arts would also be helpful. More specifically, I would love to see how the Japanese teach Karate(including its various forms), Kendo, Aikido and even interact with students.

Can anyone recommend to me (without fighting which school is better than the other...) Sensei's or schools who they believe embody this old style essence of martial art?

[KansaiBen]

I am looking for martial arts schools around Tokyo area that I can observe, (or if I'm lucky) train with. Seminars or areas to learn about the Japanese teachings of martial arts would also be helpful. More specifically, I would love to see how the Japanese teach Karate(including its various forms), Kendo, Aikido and even interact with students.

Can anyone recommend to me (without fighting which school is better than the other...) Sensei's or schools who they believe embody this old style essence of martial art?

I have been doing karate for the last three years on and off and belong to Seido Kaikan which is one of the largest schools of karate in Japan.

Not sure about Tokyo but if you look up Seido Kaikan ( 正道会館)　you should be able to find some branches.

[AlexWuulfe]

Ahh, Thanks - Pretty Neat!

There's plenty of branches, including the Tokyo headquarters just outside of Shinjuku.

What other kinds of martial arts can be seen within Japan?

I hear Shin Okubo may have some tae kwon do schools...

[SometimesJustMe]

Check out the Ichigeki Academy for Kyokushin nearby Ebisu station.

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I hear Shin Okubo may have some tae kwon do schools...

This is the martial arts equivalent of eating hamburgers in Japan.

[KansaiBen]

I hear Shin Okubo may have some tae kwon do schools...

TawKwon Do is originally from Korea (I think). Also look for Shorinji Kempo which is quite popular here.

The police also are required to do Judo as part of their training, so Im told.

[YokohamaTommy]

Your question has offended the memory of my teacher.
Prepare to feel the wrath of my superior chicken claw Kung Fu!

[AlexWuulfe]

Yes, TaeKwonDo is from Korea, but I was told there was a small Korean section spot in Japan maybe located somewhere in Shin Okubo. I apologize if I was wrong. -.-

And apparently it's not too highly respected.

Anyway,
I'm actually looking for more Gung-fu type schools. Are the Chinese held in any slightly more higher respect here?

[KansaiBen]

I'm actually looking for more Gung-fu type schools. Are the Chinese held in any slightly more higher respect here?

Its Kung Fu. MMA fighting is big here. K-1.

The only Chinese respected here are Jackie Chan and Jet Li.


Chinese are the proverbial country bumpkin cousins to the more gentrified Japanese, Japanese now like to buy cheap computers and washing machines made in Guanxi.

[YokohamaTommy]

Its Kung Fu.

Wow.

You're erm....

Just Wow.

[KansaiBen]

Wow.

You're erm....

Just Wow.

and Gung Fuey to you too.

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To be fair, it's neither Kung-fu nor Gung-fu. Both are transliterated from the Chinese, which is apparently somewhere in the middle of the two.

[KansaiBen]

To be fair, it's neither Kung-fu nor Gung-fu. Both are transliterated from the Chinese, which is apparently somewhere in the middle of the two.

Kun/Kon-Hu maybe? there is no "g" or "f" in Chinese I imagine.

[YokohamaTommy]

, which is apparently somewhere in the middle of the two.

To be fair, you once again have no idea what you are talking about.
Martial arts in China are called Wushu.

gōngfu simply means, Hard-work.

The differing styles have their own names.

To the OP, Shorinji Kenpo is fairly popular as Martial Arts in Japan goes.
There should be a dojo near you if you live in a mid-sized city.

http://www.shorinjikempo.or.jp/

[Deathblob]

Kun/Kon-Hu maybe? there is no "g" or "f" in Chinese I imagine.

Keeee-rist. It's like you've never even been to Chinatown. I hear there's a great Fukin restaurant there.

[YokohamaTommy]

I hear there's a great Fukin restaurant there.

The jokes! They write themselves!
HAW!

[mmarichmond]

MMA Institute teaches Mixed Martial Arts Fighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, Sambo, Submission Wrestling, Fighter Yoga and more at our four locations throughout the state of Virginia.

[KansaiBen]

MMA Institute teaches Mixed Martial Arts Fighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, Sambo, Submission Wrestling, Fighter Yoga and more at our four locations throughout the state of Virginia.

Fat lot of good that is for Japan residents.

[edin日本]

Wow.

You're erm....

Just Wow.

Like you KB studies the KFC style of Tai Kyou Ken. Expect to see him at the big tabehodai this Wednesday.

[BackDoor_Man]

MMA Institute teaches Mixed Martial Arts Fighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, Sambo, Submission Wrestling, Fighter Yoga and more at our four locations throughout the state of Virginia.

Ha! But not the secret art of Ching-Ching, which someone trained in can defeat any expert in the Mixed Martial Arts, with just one finger!

[thefg]

Its Kung Fu. MMA fighting is big here. K-1.

The only Chinese respected here are Jackie Chan and Jet Li.


Chinese are the proverbial country bumpkin cousins to the more gentrified Japanese, Japanese now like to buy cheap computers and washing machines made in Guanxi.

no, hes right. its Gung fu or Gongfu in chinese

[thefg]

To be fair, it's neither Kung-fu nor Gung-fu. Both are transliterated from the Chinese, which is apparently somewhere in the middle of the two.

Correct, the correct name is gōngfu 功夫 but even amongst the modern chinese many now call it Kung fu, of gung fu

[thefg]

Kun/Kon-Hu maybe? there is no "g" or "f" in Chinese I imagine.

lol! boy how dumb are you

[Mydo Okini]

Hi AlexWuulfe,

If ever you pass by Kyoto, you are welcome to visit and join our karate dojo. Name of our dojo is Kyokukai (Kyoto Karate Club). The location of our dojo is:Kyoto City, 86-1 higashihieijyocyo nishikujyo minamiku, 601-8438.
Website is: http://www.kyokukai.com/
Blog: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/osusuzuki4429
The website and blog is in Japanese but it has a bit of English too... (not much but the dojo is very foreigner friendly and the main teacher speaks some English)

I am not advertising the dojo or anything, but I've met that many foreigners who are interested in martial arts but don't know where to go and many of the dojos are not really foreigner friendly...

I am a Filipino and have a son who is half Filipino and Japanese. He has a black belt in Judo and black belts in FMA-CQA (Filipino martial arts- Traditional Arnis/Kali and Filipino CQC). My son wanted to also learn Karate and have looked at several dojos but I find Kyokukai to be the best and very friendly so he is now enrolled there. Though my son came from several different martial arts style, Kyokukai didn't give my son the high-hat treatment but instead wanted him to combine what he knows with karate making it very easy for my son to learn and adapt without the extra BS. There are also lots of high ranking martial artist coming from different martial arts (Kyokushin, Goju Ryu, Judo, etc.) who are also members of Kyokukai so if you are a beginner or came from another martial arts, plus lots of cute karate kids too... I am sure that you'll feel very at home.

Kyokukai's style concentrates more on full contact, actual self defense but they also didn't forget about the traditional katas. Unlike other karate dojos, Kyokukai uses SABAKI style which uses punches, kicks, throws and take downs. The school is very strong and produces lots of top athletes and fighters but aside from the toughness you will see the students really having a good time and this is why me and my wife have to listen to my son's fun stories for long hours every time after he goes to the dojo.

I am also a member of Kyokukai. I am an instructor on Arnis-CQC and the karate guys mixes it with Karate. If you are also interested with weaponry (sticks, knives, grappling, chokes, takedowns, etc.), you'll like it there
I don't know if you are interested but I have a blog ( http://father-and-son-ma-training-japan.blogspot.jp/ ) for my friends and family basically sharing me and my son's fun and weird martial arts training. Please don't expect anything special OK

Please contact me if you are interested to visit the dojo and I'll bring you there
Don't forget to bring your gi but if you don't have one, sweat pants or any trainer will do.
See you at the dojo
Cheers!