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 Anshin
Ryu Karate |
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in the early 80’s Keith Bell, 4th Dan in Wado Ryu and
training in Shotokan under Sensei Kanazawa, decided to establish
a system that incorporated the best from both styles. This
new founded style became “Anshin Ryu” (translates
as “Peace of Mind” or “Heart and Mind” depending
on the kanji translation). The content of the style is much
the same as Sensei Bell's training in the Wado Ryu system,
except that the stances became lower towards the Shotokan style,
but not as deep. This had the effect of making the style look
more powerful like Shotokan, but still retaining the speed
of the Wado system. The kata were split, the basic still being
Pinan from Wado with some advance kata, such as Kushanku and
Chinto, up to and including first Dan, but then the system
changes into the Shotokan advanced kata, such as Unsu and Nijushiho
etc.
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Over
the years from the 80’s Sensei Bell established
Sentenashi Karate Kosai were clubs covered the North
East area, from Barnard Castle, Hurworth, Sedgefield,
Newton Aycliffe and Catterick Garrison. The main Honbu
Dojo was in Darlington, where Kodokan Sensei trained
as well as at the Newton Aycliffe dojo.
Then
in 1992 Keith Bell decided to retire from karate, his
interest lie in other directions. At this time Sentenashi
disbanded, the Dan grades deciding to go their own
way. Some decided to go back to the Wado system, others
learning a complete new system, such as Isshin-Ryu,
and a few remained with the Anshin-Ryu system. |
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leaving Sentanashi, it was in 1992, on 31st March, that Sensei
Fred Bateman founded Kazoku Karate, along with Chris Bateman
and Stuart Bateman. The Honbu dojo was set up in St Anne’s
Church Hall, Welbeck Ave, Darlington; and still remains there
to this day. It school is affiliated to United Kingdom All
Styles Karate Organisation (UKASKO) and the associated English
Governing Bodies. The Sensei (Plural) Bateman all started to
train under a well-known Shotokan Sensei over in Stockport,
by the name of Terry Mathur (5th Dan). Sadly Sensei Mathur
is no longer with us today and he is sadly missed. Much of
their advanced Shotokan knowledge of the system's Kata and
Bunkai (application) comes from their training with Sensei
Mathur. He was also UKASKO’s English Kata Squad coach.
All three of Kodokan Sensei competed for the English squad
winning trophies and medals during the time Sensei Mathur was
their coach. |
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Between
1992 to 1998, the Anshin Ryu Karate under these Sensei expanded,
not only by way of introducing new techniques, partner drills
and self-defence etc., but setting up theoretical syllabus
to teach the students about the history and philosophy behind
the martial arts.
While
training in Kobudo (Okinawan Weapons) Sensei Fred Bateman
got the chance to study Karate and Kobudo out in Okinawa.
This occurred in 1998 and from this he was able to expand
the knowledge of Anshin and the Kobudo arts here in England.
But more importantly it gave him the stepping-stone to study
under his new Sensei Phil Snewin (5th Dan) in Kamishin Ryu.
He is now Kamishin’s instructor for Darlington and
has left the Anshin Ryu system to his son, Sensei Stuart
Bateman. He now, like his wife Chris, assists in teaching
the Anshin Ryu Karate system. |
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is a traditional karate system, evolving from the two most
popular styles of Karate, that being Wado Ryu and Shotokan.
Anshin Ryu contains all the fundamental elements of a traditional
style of karate. A great deal of emphasis is based around building
and expanding the student's mental and physical well being
through this martial art. Each student learns the traditional
etiquette, history, philosophy of the art, and not just the
physical nature of karate training. Having the theory alongside
the practical aspects of the martial art produces confidence,
self-esteem, motivation and respect to handle life's future
challenges. |
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The
essential techniques are encompassed in Kata (Kata is a
mould or form), using combinations of attacking and defensive
techniques against multiple imaginary opponents. The study
of the Bunkai of Kata, or analysis, gives a deeper understanding
of the art form, whereby drills from the Kata are carried
out with a partner enabling self-defence applications to
be carried out in a controlled manner. Also taught within
the system are self-defence lessons, involving locks, holds,
throws, ground work and weapon training.
Anshin
Ryu karate provides the students, if they so wish, a
chance to compete at various tournament levels, at regional
national and international. Therefore it is a popular
system for children and adults alike. As with all Kodokan
Martial Arts styles, the juniors and seniors are taught
in separate classes |
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