THE SHINJINBUKAN LINEAGE
Nowadays, there are hundreds of Karate styles, which can trace their origins back to Okinawa. Shorin Ryu, the oldest style in the world, is also divided into several lineages. See HISTORY
Shinjinbukan's lineage is called Kobayashi Ryu, and was founded by Chibana Choushin. Hence, our lineage is also known as Chibana Ha. Regardless of the huge differences among the Kobayashi Ryu schools, the most significant similarity is the hip technique, or Koshi, which is quite noticeable during Katas, movement & makiwara training.
One of the reasons modern Karate styles and lineages originated is because for several generations, most teachers lacked the knowledge of Ti. In contrast, Onaga Sensei's teachings are based on Ti, the ancient Okinawan Martial Art, which preceded modern Karate. This is the greatest legacy carried by the Shinjinbukan School.
ITOSU ANKOH 糸洲安恒
1831 — 1915
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CHIBANA CHŌSHIN 知花朝信
Hanshi, Jū Dan, 10th Dan
1885 — 1969
Dai Ichi Dōjō
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HIGA YŪCHOKU 比嘉佑直
Hanshi, Jū Dan, 10th Dan
1910 — 1994
Kyūdōkan
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ONAGA YOSHIMITSU 翁長良光
Kyōshi, Hachi Dan, 8th Dan
Shinjinbukan
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ONAGA MICHIKO 翁長美智子
Renshi, Roku Dan, 6th Dan
Shinjinbukan
ONAGA SENSEI'S DESHI
Throughout his life, Onaga Sensei has taught many students, but has only accepted a few deshi or disciples. NAFUDA
For a complete Shinjinbukan lineage chart, visit:
THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE SHINJINBUKAN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION: SHINJINBUKAN.NET
Kokusai Shinjinbukan is the official organization representing Shinjinbukan worldwide. Its goals are to maintain the standards taught by Onaga Yoshimitsu Kaichō, as well as to preserve and promote Shōrin Ryū Karate and Okinawa Ti. Upcoming information will include a complete Directory of members & branches, official announcements from the Honbu Dōjō in Okinawa & other administrative services.
