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AQUINO Hispanic Japanese Martial Arts Association
This association was founded in the spirit of budo, for the mutual welfare of all martial artists . we invite all who are continuing to evolve and grow in their individual styles to join our association.
Our organization is dedicated to the development and preservation of the teachings of Shito ryu, Wado ryu, Goju ryu, Shotokan and other Okinawan Japanese traditional karate do styles.
A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
Our Association is dedicated to serving the Martial Arts
community by providing valuable Guidance.
Our members enjoy all the association Benefits.
Aquino Hispanic Japanese Martial Arts Association
is World Wide Recognized
Our membership is growing
at a steady pace with this growth, we have been able to accomplish more, and have a larger impact upon the martial arts community.
Please inquire today about how you can become a part of our growing membership
We welcome new members form all Disiplines and Styles
HISTORY;
Four Major Disciplines of Karate do
Shito-ryu, was founded by Kenwa Mabuni (1889-1952) in 1928 and was influenced directly by both Naha-te and Shuri-te. The name Shito is constructively derived from the combination of the Japanese characters of Mabuni's teachers' names - Ankoh Itosu and Kanryo Higaonna. Shito-ryu schools use a large number of kata, about fifty, and is characterized by an emphasis on power in the execution of techniques.
Goju-ryu, developed out of Naha-te, its popularity primarily due to the success of Kanryo Higaonna (1853-1915). Higaonna opened a dojo in Naha using eight forms brought from China. His best student, Chojun Miyagi (1888-1953) later founded Goju-ryu, 'hard soft way' in 1930. In Goju-ryu much emphasis is placed on combining soft circular blocking techniques with quick strong counter attacks delivered in rapid succession.
Shotokan, was founded by Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) in Tokyo in 1938. Funakoshi is considered to be the founder of modern karate. Born in Okinawa, he began to study karate with Yasutsune Azato, one of Okinawa's greatest experts in the art. In 1921 Funakoshi first introduced Karate to Tokyo. In 1936, at nearly 70 years of age, he opened his own training hall. The dojo was called Shotokan after the pen name used by Funakoshi to sign poems written in his youth. Shotokan Karate is characterized by powerful linear techniques and deep strong stances.
Wado-ryu, 'way of harmony', founded in 1939 is a system of karate developed from jujitsu and karate by Hienori Otsuka as taught by one of his instructors, Gichin Funakoshi. This style of karate combines basic movements of jujitsu with techniques of evasion, putting a strong emphasis on softness and the way of harmony or spiritual discipline.
We are open for all styles of Karate, Ju Jitsu and other Martial Arts.
This association was founded in the spirit of budo, for the mutual welfare of all martial artists . we invite all who are continuing to evolve and grow in their individual styles to join our association.
Our organization is dedicated to the development and preservation of the teachings of Shito ryu, Wado ryu, Goju ryu, Shotokan and other Okinawan Japanese traditional karate do styles.
A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
Our Association is dedicated to serving the Martial Arts
community by providing valuable Guidance.
Our members enjoy all the association Benefits.
Aquino Hispanic Japanese Martial Arts Association
is World Wide Recognized
Our membership is growing
at a steady pace with this growth, we have been able to accomplish more, and have a larger impact upon the martial arts community.
Please inquire today about how you can become a part of our growing membership
We welcome new members form all Disiplines and Styles
HISTORY;
Four Major Disciplines of Karate do
Shito-ryu, was founded by Kenwa Mabuni (1889-1952) in 1928 and was influenced directly by both Naha-te and Shuri-te. The name Shito is constructively derived from the combination of the Japanese characters of Mabuni's teachers' names - Ankoh Itosu and Kanryo Higaonna. Shito-ryu schools use a large number of kata, about fifty, and is characterized by an emphasis on power in the execution of techniques.
Goju-ryu, developed out of Naha-te, its popularity primarily due to the success of Kanryo Higaonna (1853-1915). Higaonna opened a dojo in Naha using eight forms brought from China. His best student, Chojun Miyagi (1888-1953) later founded Goju-ryu, 'hard soft way' in 1930. In Goju-ryu much emphasis is placed on combining soft circular blocking techniques with quick strong counter attacks delivered in rapid succession.
Shotokan, was founded by Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) in Tokyo in 1938. Funakoshi is considered to be the founder of modern karate. Born in Okinawa, he began to study karate with Yasutsune Azato, one of Okinawa's greatest experts in the art. In 1921 Funakoshi first introduced Karate to Tokyo. In 1936, at nearly 70 years of age, he opened his own training hall. The dojo was called Shotokan after the pen name used by Funakoshi to sign poems written in his youth. Shotokan Karate is characterized by powerful linear techniques and deep strong stances.
Wado-ryu, 'way of harmony', founded in 1939 is a system of karate developed from jujitsu and karate by Hienori Otsuka as taught by one of his instructors, Gichin Funakoshi. This style of karate combines basic movements of jujitsu with techniques of evasion, putting a strong emphasis on softness and the way of harmony or spiritual discipline.
We are open for all styles of Karate, Ju Jitsu and other Martial Arts.