Yes, Shito-Ryu is plenty effective for self defense.
What is Shorin-ryu known for?
Shōrin-ryū (少林流) is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts and is one of the oldest styles of karate. The characters 少林, meaning "sparse" or "scanty" and "forest" respectively and pronounced "shōrin" in Japanese, are also used in the Chinese and Japanese words for Shaolin.
Does Shorin-ryu have grappling?
As others have pointed out, Shorin ryu has SOME grappling but not much. In fact, almost all traditional Okinawan Karate has grappling in higher levels, though I'm not sure if all schools actually put them into practice or let them remain in kata only.
Is Shorin-ryu full contact?
Dojo info Dojo Name Ryukyukan Style Shorin-ryu Area Nis ・Learn kihon, kata and applied movements of Shorin-ryu. ・It is possible to learn ancient Ryukyu martial arts. ・The Kumite taught is full contact style.
Does Shorin Ryu use grappling?
Both Shuri-te and Shorin-ryu use grappling and throws. They are found in kata and in the basic curriculum. Throwing is a technique of opportunity in both arts. Unlike jujitsu that is intent on throwing, throws tend to be set up with strikes.
What is the difference between Shotokan and Shorin Ryu?
Shorin-ryu is good for those who prefer long to medium-range fighting techniques such as punches, kicks and throws. Shotokan are good for sport Karate, because the present-day Shotokan (JKA) has the best training method to excel in the JKF-style tournaments. Especially in forms competition.
Shorin-Ryu is a style of Karate developed in Okinawa Japan. This martial arts style is heavily focused on areas such as kicks, punches, katas and weapons. Shorin is the Okinawan pronunciation of Shaolin (as in Shaolin Kung Fu).20 Oct 2013
Is Uechi Ryu full-contact?
In Uechi-Ryu they spar and compete with full-contact rules with 10 secs ground grappling even. I guess the sparring wouldn't be as intense as in Kyokushin though.6 Jul 2021
How long does it take to become a black belt in Shorin-Ryu?
Belt number Belt Total time
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4 Green 1 year 3 months
5 Blue 2 years
6 Brown 3 years
7 Black 4.5 years
How old is Shorin-Ryu karate?
The original Shuri-Te and its evolved counterpart Shorin Ryu traces its history back over two hundred years in Okinawa. Shinjo Choken is a “Dai Jo” or an important figure in Shorin Ryu's history. He is one of the earliest known practitioners of Shuri-Te. He was active in the late 1600's and early 1700's.