"The Origin of Shingen Martial Arts Academy" is an essay written by Shihan Geordie in 2006 about the origins of Shingen Academy of Martial Arts.
If were ever interested in how our Dojo and style of Karate-do was conceived, this is a fascinating read. Shihan recounts his personal journey in developing a new style based on well-founded, traditional styles of Karate with influences from Judo, Iaido and Jodo.
He also discusses a deeper understanding and meaning of "Shingen" and how it becomes a part of a Martial Artist's everyday life.
The style of Shingen Karate Do is what could be considered a hard style, in that training involves physical contact and sparring, but more on that later. The techniques are based on the principle of ‘point and circle’. Striking techniques focus on specific points and blocking techniques are circular to absorb and deflect the force of incoming attacks. In the early formative classes the techniques appear rather linear and stiff however at a higher level of understanding they smooth out without losing focus into a strong connected flow.
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