isshinryu guy
White Belt
So, I am a 2nd degree in Isshinryu Okinawan Karate. I am currently not associated with any groups of Federations, etc. I am looking to start teaching on a small level.
let's also say, that there are some changes I want to make to the way I am going to teach the style. I think Isshinryu packs way too much information and memorization in between white belt, and black. I think that it can be overwhelming, and I think that most students today do not have the time to dedicate to the amount of Katas, and techniques that normally are taught in Isshinryu under black belt.
I want to slow down the learning a bit. As you may not know, Isshinryu starts with Seisan, while not an overly complicated kata, it is lengthy. Many schools have added introductory katas such as Taikyoku, or other various beginner Katas. I would like to add the 2 Fukyugata katas from Matsubayashi. One being from Shorin Ryu, and one being from Goju (the core systems that Isshinryu is taken from).
Also, traditionally you learn all 8 katas in the system before black. That includes Kusanku, and Sunsu (the longest). I am thinking of moving these to 2nd, and 3rd dan respectively.
There are 3 Bo katas in this sytem, I am wanting to add an intro kata (Tenryu No Kon). There are also 2 Sai katas. I am thinking of removing them all together as they are expensive weapons for families to buy, and they are very dangerous with the sharp points. I do not think kids should learn them.
Here is my question: If I make all these changes, am I still teaching Isshinryu? Is this now a new system, or a modified Isshinryu system.
What do you think. I think people are making changes to systems all the time, when does it stop being the parent system?
let's also say, that there are some changes I want to make to the way I am going to teach the style. I think Isshinryu packs way too much information and memorization in between white belt, and black. I think that it can be overwhelming, and I think that most students today do not have the time to dedicate to the amount of Katas, and techniques that normally are taught in Isshinryu under black belt.
I want to slow down the learning a bit. As you may not know, Isshinryu starts with Seisan, while not an overly complicated kata, it is lengthy. Many schools have added introductory katas such as Taikyoku, or other various beginner Katas. I would like to add the 2 Fukyugata katas from Matsubayashi. One being from Shorin Ryu, and one being from Goju (the core systems that Isshinryu is taken from).
Also, traditionally you learn all 8 katas in the system before black. That includes Kusanku, and Sunsu (the longest). I am thinking of moving these to 2nd, and 3rd dan respectively.
There are 3 Bo katas in this sytem, I am wanting to add an intro kata (Tenryu No Kon). There are also 2 Sai katas. I am thinking of removing them all together as they are expensive weapons for families to buy, and they are very dangerous with the sharp points. I do not think kids should learn them.
Here is my question: If I make all these changes, am I still teaching Isshinryu? Is this now a new system, or a modified Isshinryu system.
What do you think. I think people are making changes to systems all the time, when does it stop being the parent system?