Mu-Chindo
Mu-Chindo is an old style of Karate, developed on the Island of Okinawa. While other styles have evolved over the years and changes made, Mu-Chindo is one style which has never changed. WYSOK is the only known practitioners of the style. The syllabus is similar to that of Wado-Ryu consisting of Techinique, Kata and Kumite and also incorporating Sanbon Kumite, Defences against multiple armed and unarmed attackers, Bo Jutsu techniques and Knife fighting.
Traditionally Shotokan has been noted for power and Wado-Ryu
noted for speed. Mu-Chindo is a powerful style and demands more speed than
Wado-Ryu or any other style. Mu-Chindo uses a short stance opposed to the
Long and wide forward leaning stance in Wado-Ryu or Shotokan, the standard
Sotouke in Wado-Ryu is not used, a quicker and more swift block is used making
the style quicker and more efficient.
Kata
Mu-Chindo uses 3 of the 6 Tokiyoko kata, 5 Pinan Kata, Kushanku, Naihanchi and Chinto.
The Kata is similar to that of Wado-Ryu although some kata does differ from
that of Wado-Ryu some Kata bear no differences at all.
Techinque
Technique is spilt into 2 sections. Some technique is done in a similar stance
to Zen Kutsadachi, these are mainly punches like Oi Zuki, Gyaku Zuki ect.
A shorter stance, Kumite Dachi, is used for all other techniques. The stance
is difficult to pick up but allows greater speed.
Sanbon Kumite
Pre-arranged Sparring is also practised. A Set sequence of movements a student
must learn and perform in a grading.
Sparring
The sparring (Kumite) is unique in the sense Kata Kumite (slow fighting) is
still used as well as Jiyu Kumite. Higher grades also fight against 2 opponents.
Defences
Defences are split into 2 sections. Armed and unarmed. Both are
difficult as they are all against multiple attackers. A line of between 3
and 10 people line up and are sent in to attack the defending student. It
is done on a time basis, meaning if one opponent is difficult to take down
and you are taking your time you could find yourself with another coming in
behind and if a student struggles could find a queue of attackers.
Another difference is that defences are also done while in a kneeling or sitting position.
Syllabus
The Syllabus starts at 8th Kyu and looking on paper at the 1st Dan syllabus,
using text this size but double spacing, it takes 4 sides of A4 in practise
it is the hardest out of the four 1st Dan gradings in different styles I have
ever encountered.
Members can download the Muchindo syllabus from the Members area.
Mu-Chindo is open to any WYSOK member 6th Kyu or above. See
your instructor for details.
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