Catequesis Del Exodo Camino - Neocatecumenal

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About "Okinawa-Kenpo" ――

Okinawa-kenpo is a karate style which has been developed based on ancient Okinawan martial arts called "Ti". Its technique and thought were studied and refined by a Tomari-te master, Shinkichi Kuniyoshi (also known as "BUSHI" Kuniyoshi) and passed down to Grand Master Shigeru Nakamura, the founder of Okinawa-kenpo. Grand Master Nakamura opened his own dojo "Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do Shurenjo" at Onaka, Nago city and taught his art of karate.

Catequesis Del Exodo Camino - Neocatecumenal

Catequesis Del Exodo Camino - Neocatecumenal

Catequesis Del Exodo Camino - Neocatecumenal

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Okinawa-kenpo is a karate style which has been developed based on ancient Okinawan martial arts called "Ti". Its technique and thought were studied and refined by a Tomari-te master, Shinkichi Kuniyoshi (also known as "BUSHI" Kuniyoshi) and passed down to Grand Master Shigeru Nakamura, the founder of Okinawa-kenpo. Grand Master Nakamura opened his own dojo "Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do Shurenjo" at Onaka, Nago city and taught his art of karate. catequesis del exodo camino neocatecumenal

Grand Master Nakamura disliked the thought of karate being divided into separate styles. There used to be no Ryuha (schools) in Okinawa karate. All styles were merely called "Ti". That was the reason why he simply named his karate "Okinawa-kenpo", which means "Okinawa Ti". His intension was to unify all styles of karate under the name of Okinawa-kenpo. He called for like-minded karate-ka (karate practitioners) and held meetings to try to make his dream come true. In the Neocatechumenal Way, the is not merely

In June 17, 1961, karate masters from all over Okinawa gathered at Yashio-so, Naha city. At this meeting, they had a discussion about the unification of Okinawa karate and finally came to endorse it (Establishing of Okinawa Kobudo Kyokai). However, after Grand Master Nakamura's passing in 1969, the group fell apart. From Slavery to the Desert The journey begins in Egypt

Today, Okinawa-kenpo is known as a name of karate style. We use the term of "Okinawa-kenpo" not only for indicating our style, but also for inheriting Kuniyoshi and Nakamura's will. Our goal is to preserve BUSHI Kuniyoshi's Tomari-te and pass it to the next generation.

Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do Oki-ken-kai, Shihan

Yoshitomo Yamashiro

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In the Neocatechumenal Way, the is not merely a history lesson about ancient Israel. It is a living Kerygma —a proclamation that what God did then, He desires to do now in our flesh. 1. From Slavery to the Desert The journey begins in Egypt. In the catechesis, Egypt is not just a geographical place; it is the dominion of the Pharaoh—the world under the power of the Evil One. We discover that before God can lead us to the Promised Land, He must first unmask our idols: the "fleshpots" of security, consumerism, and pride.

(A meditation on the Neocatechumenal Way’s journey of liberation)

We walk through the desert to become a Kingdom of Priests . We endure the hardships to learn how to love. Lord, you led your people with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. In this Exodus Catechesis, open our eyes to see the Pharaohs we still serve. Give us the courage to step into the Red Sea of Baptism, trusting that you will part the waters. When the desert of our trials burns us, rain down the Manna of your Word. Never let us build the Golden Calf of comfort. Lead us, through Mary, to the Promised Land of Easter. Amen. Final Reflection for the Community: "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the salvation of the Lord." (Ex 14:13). This is the cry of the Neocatechumenal Exodus. It is a cry of hope for families in crisis, for sinners, and for the poor who dare to walk through the desert toward the face of God.

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"Techniques of Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do"

Old style karate techniques and training methods still remain in our system. We train with those methods, which are rarely seen in other Ryuha these days.

Tanren-hou (Training method)

  • "Naihanchi-dachi stance"and its step work
  • "Seisan-dachi stance"and its step work
  • "Four kinds of "back training"

Okinawa-sumo (traditional Okinawan wrestling)

Torite (grabbing)

Buki-jutsu (weapons)

  • Bo-jutsu
  • Sai-jutsu

Our techniques, from empty hands to weapons,are incorporated in a coherent system and consist of common basic skills.

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"Kata of Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do"

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Historically, Okinawa-kenpo inherited various Kata.

The following is a list of kata which are practiced at Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do, Oki-ken-kai

Karate

  • Naihanchi 1 ~ 3
  • Seisan (Tomari-Seisan)
  • Passai
  • Kusanku (Kuniyoshi's Kusanku)
  • Niseishi
  • Pinan 1 ~ 5

Weapons

  • Bo-kata, Shiho-giri
  • Sai-kata (known as Kuniyoshi's sai or Nakamura's sai)
  • Buki-no-kumigata

In the Neocatechumenal Way, the is not merely a history lesson about ancient Israel. It is a living Kerygma —a proclamation that what God did then, He desires to do now in our flesh. 1. From Slavery to the Desert The journey begins in Egypt. In the catechesis, Egypt is not just a geographical place; it is the dominion of the Pharaoh—the world under the power of the Evil One. We discover that before God can lead us to the Promised Land, He must first unmask our idols: the "fleshpots" of security, consumerism, and pride.

(A meditation on the Neocatechumenal Way’s journey of liberation)

We walk through the desert to become a Kingdom of Priests . We endure the hardships to learn how to love. Lord, you led your people with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. In this Exodus Catechesis, open our eyes to see the Pharaohs we still serve. Give us the courage to step into the Red Sea of Baptism, trusting that you will part the waters. When the desert of our trials burns us, rain down the Manna of your Word. Never let us build the Golden Calf of comfort. Lead us, through Mary, to the Promised Land of Easter. Amen. Final Reflection for the Community: "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the salvation of the Lord." (Ex 14:13). This is the cry of the Neocatechumenal Exodus. It is a cry of hope for families in crisis, for sinners, and for the poor who dare to walk through the desert toward the face of God.

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Keiko-kai (Training group)

We, Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do Oki-Ken-Kai, work on in a unit called "Keiko-kai".
is a group of like-minded people to practice Okinawa-kenpo any time and anywhere.

Today, there are Keiko-kai in eight region Japan;

"Hokkaido - Touhoku region", "Kanto region", "Tokai - Hokuriku region" "Kansai region", "Shikoku region", "Chugoku region", "Kyushu region" and "Okinawa".

Shihan Yamashiro visits each Keiko-kai regularly, trains them, and conducts open seminars.

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Kansai Keiko-kai
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Kanto Keiko-kai
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Kanto open seminar

Keiko-kai List (Japanese Version)

Overseas

Shihan Yamashiro has been invited by masters of other styles, and conducted seminars regularly.

Seattle, USA  Abbotsford, Canada  Adelaide, Australia

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Seattle seminar, 2010

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Yoshitomo Yamashiro

Yoshitomo Yamashiro

Profile of Shihan Yoshitomo Yamashiro

He started practicing karate when he was little with his father, Tatsuo Yamashiro, who inherited "Ti" from Hiroshi Miyazato.

He won 1st place at "All Okinawa Full Contact Fighting with Bogu Gear Tournament" in 1992 and 1993,
and was the runner-up in 1990 (His older brother won 1st place).
He participated in "World Karate and Kobudo Exchange Festival of the 1st Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival" in 1990.
He established "Okinawa-kenpo Kobudo Club" at University of the Ryukyus, and became the 1st president of the club.
He learned Okinawa-kenpo from Sensei Hiroshi Miyazato directly and inherited ancient Okinawa "Ti".
Today, he conducts the training groups and seminars at Okinawa, Kanto region, Kansai region, USA, Canada, Australia, and etc.
He has made much effort for the spread and development of Okinawa-kenpo.

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