′′ The karate that has
spread to Tokyo is incomplete. Those who believe karate consists of only kicks
and punches, and think that spuns and joint blocks are exclusive to the judo or
jiu-jitsu, have been misinformed. We should have an open mind and strive to
study the complete art ".
(Kenwa Mabuni,
1889-1952)
To consider Counter Point
The karate
Funakoshi Ginchin spread was mainly for a 4 year University program. Most of the
students would then move on with their lives after graduation. Some did continue
to train with Funakoshi but I imagine his program was much to develop instructors
for the University system.
Then after
WWII. Funakoshi being much older, the program developed on its own. Much based on
the karate developed for the University. Funakoshi always showed the depth of karate
in his writings.
But many things shown were IMO not followed up
by the developing Shotokan.
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