What Are the Major Styles of Karate? | Karate Lessons

[@44excalibur]

Okinawan styles: Shorin Ryu, Goju Ryu, Uechi Ryu Japanese styles: Shotokan, Kyokushin, Shito Ryu, Wado Ryu Other styles: Gosoku Ryu, Chito Ryu, Isshin Ryu

[@rashadbarnes4852]

Kenpo is also a Okinawan style

[@pimperish666]

Rashad Barnes technically kempo is Hawaiian but yeah it’s origins go back to Okinawa. All karate styles go back to China/ India and Japan played a role once it took over the Okinawa island.

[@hyper2k264]

American styles: Cobra Kai,Miyagi-Do

[@gatsbymaguire]

@@hyper2k264 oh, the memories.

[@tinotrivino]

Shito Ryu is from Okiniawa my friend ;) and Goju Ryu was the Name Mabuni wanted to give, but his Friend Miyagi already took it, which means Hard and Soft, so Mabuni decided to honor his version of Karate Do (To De Hand of China) to his Two Senseis :D Shi and To (Shi for Yasutsune (Anko) Itosu and to for Kanryō Higaonna)

[@RanTurner]

Representing Goju Ryu here 😃 In my humble opinion one of the best, though all styles have amazing qualities

[@artisticsolarninja]

Karate Kid. Right? Miyago do-ryu

[@arod2104]

To me the answer to this question would be: Shotokan, Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu, and Wado-ryu. This was one of the questions that was asked back when I took the 1st Kyu rank test.

[@mikeyconnor]

I’m a 1st dan at wado Ryu but keep seeing similarities in other arts, karate is so diverse

[@greekkarateka6986]

I do Wado ryu (W.I.K.F), Tatsuo Suzuki version.

[@DarkBlitz]

I do Wado-Kai. My instructor trained with Tatsuo Suzuki until his death in 2011.

[@jennyb.9237]

I'm about to start, does it include a bit of ground moves as well?

[@lizb9148]

Same here, been practicing for over 10 years now and won several medals

[@lizb9148]

@@jennyb.9237 yes it does, but mainly when you reach 1st kyu (brown belt) and Dan gradings during your pair work. It might seem far away but it's well worth the wait and training

[@adamh9579]

I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT HE FORGOT WADO!!!, 1 OF THE 4 MAIN STYLES

[@lizb9148]

I know! I was going to say Wado-Ryu is widely spread through out the world from similar reasons to Shotokan!

[@jchisholm1968]

Where Japanese Karate is concerned, Wado Ryu is the odd one out due to the influences of Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu. That may be the reason why it's not been mentioned as it's not a purely classic style of Karate.

[@artisticsolarninja]

Yoshukai Karate(Point Based system derived from 4 main styles of Karate. Shito ryu, Wado ryu, Goju ryu and Shotokan). It is also know by now that this will be used for the Olympics.

[@MOSKAR1]

People you should respect because i used to train on Mexico on SKIF and its just like any other sport regardless of their styles all these athletes are the best because they're not in front of a computer just judging what they do or don't instead go and exercise a little

[@rxj0765]

I can't believe he forgot Cobra kai

[@mmaphilosophytheologyscien4578]

smokin joe 😂

[@kob3178]

Cobra kai does tang so do lol. The KZbin channel art of on dojo done 3 vids on it. Fun fact no hate

[@lilchi721]

@@kob3178 Actually Cora Kai does Tang Soo Do which has some Shotokan influence in it's system. That's what Art of One Dojo videos said.

[@kob3178]

@@lilchi721 shivers ment that. Not joking just stuffed up lol. Imma have to change it.

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

Rex Kwan Do

[@kianross1160]

Shotokan guys dance around... i do kykokushin ... much more tailored to a realistic fight, where you feel every punch , full contact no gear, and we know how to handle ourselves on the ground...kykokushin is definitely more effective no hate to shotokan schools

[@lionsden4563]

If you do Kyokushin then you should try Daido Juku or Kudo Karate. You will love it.

[@saucysayian9121]

Jdk would smack tf outta any karate kid 🤣

[@lexez6817]

EII a fellow kyoukushin practitioner haha

[@nylonandstockinggirls2636]

The problem with Kyokushin kai is you don't move. Because of the fact you mainly punch solar, you stand in front of the opponent punching one other with a low guard. This explain most of the K.O plus the fact that you guys don't punch in the face so you don't protect your head. Look at all the competion videos. In all case K.O could be avoided if only the guy had its hands higher. You may be tough, a kick boxing or muy thai guy will knock you down. I think, even an english boxer can K.O you...

[@面白いね-s8f]

I do Shotokan, but we would like to avoid broken bones.

[@TheANCgamer]

I do kyokoshin -Kai and I'm a shodan

[@artisticsolarninja]

Styles that are rare but never heard of? currently Motobu Kenpo/Motobu ryu, Nippon Kempo, Shudokan, Shukokai, Kudo/Daido Juku, Ashihara Kaikan, Shorinjiryu Kenkokan and Kyudokan/Matsubayashi-ryu

[@KyokushinArmenia]

Write what karate do you like Shotokan or Kyokushin?

[@badmoon722]

Wado ryu. That is one of the big 4 mainstream styles that exist.

[@aurelianspodarec2629]

+badmoon722 Thats like dance.

[@alexanderhadouka-taylor3690]

no it isn't...

[@timallbritton7329]

Nicely summarized. I was fortunate enough to be able to trace my instruction through Mikami Sensei, Okazaki Sensei, and even got to train with Nakayama Sensei twice, and of course, three of them trained directly under Funakoshi Sensei. I was quite blessed and it re-directed my life. Thanks for posting.

[@TrevorXStrydeR]

Shotokan is a Military style Japanese karate-do. It's widely use to train Japanese soldier. that's why it's widely known.

[@danieltorres-kw6dj]

I do shoryn-ryu, and as a difference from many other styles, we do a lot throws, locks and weapons training. That's our main focus.

[@dennisforbes2532]

Hmm... Never heard of Shoryn ryu. Sure you didn't mean Shorin ryu

[@danieltorres-kw6dj]

Yeah that's what I meant lol

[@ImAlphaBro]

I do shorin Ryu I wouldn't say those are the main focus

[@danieltorres-kw6dj]

It is at my dojo

[@ImAlphaBro]

We do those things too I just wouldn't say it's the main thing that characterizes the style in general :)

[@aleksandarzlatanov2910]

i do jui jitsu

[@mofal_bluk9472]

I thought it isnt a form of karate but the harder, more brutal for of judo. (At least i was told so by my judo teacher.

[@magnusm4]

@@mofal_bluk9472 No Judo is derived from Jiu-jitsu. Judo was developed by a man who took the least lethal and less dangerous techniques of Jiu-jitsu and put them together as Judo in order to be able to more safely practice and master the techniques, as Jiu-jitsu was too deadly to practically practice without seriously hurting others in a fight situation. This allowed him to defeat his jujutsu opponents as they could practice much less due to the techniques they used

[@gastonphalange]

Well explained. Kyokushin seems most effective

[@sebaszt1312]

heh, I do kyokushin and you might want to reconsider that. It's very effective when you fight other styles, but kyokushin vs kyokushin is a stale competition. Also, you will get beat up, alot. So it's effective in fighting yes, but the way to get there is long.

[@farewelltothesun]

It's effetive if you're masochist enough to enjoy all the pain and exhaustion. I loved it, but it requires a special type of mindset and a lot of commitment.

[@forestmanzpedia]

Shotokan student here, who has also experiences with Tae Kwon Do. Kyokushin is effective, because you make hard exercises to toughen up your body and gather battle experiences, which is important, too. However, the problem with that is, if you do hard or extreme exercises over and over again, you will scare off your own students and they will quit, because they can't take it anymore. We do hard exercises, but we do it relaxed and don't push too hard. I do my own exercises for example kicking, punching trees and brick walls and doing stretch exercises.

[@timallbritton7329]

I wouldn't get into what's more effective. They all are, but differently. It's an academic debate, but ultimately pointless.

[@tinotrivino]

Shito Ryu is the second most practiced Karate Do Version, also the only one wich have the most Katas (official 65, but its 98)

[@ryneagheilim9782]

Do Karate instructors encourage working out, or do they focus more on technique? Because, I've been thinking ... How are we gonna be able to do more and last longer if we do not condition our body properly? Or, is there a certain technique that practices effiency without having to focus more on conditioning? Thank you guys in advance!

[@timallbritton7329]

Good dojo definitely stress conditioning and even weight use. But a real dojo workout is not easy, and provides most of what you'll need.

[@Chokim07]

I'm a taekwondo practioner and i'm here in korea but i wanna learn karate , which style is the best for me?. Any advice? Thanks in advance

[@Chokim07]

thank you .. i think kyokushin is the hardest style? i like it . but i'm not tough enough for kyokushin.. i think i'll do shotokan when i go back in my hometown

[@Chokim07]

GeminiJets37 yeah , my father is a black belt of shotokan so i think i'll do shotokan .. thanks!

[@seanclancy9168]

Question for karate practitioners. I did shotokan for 3 years over a decade ago. I have been doing Judo/jujitsu since then. I'm looking to get back into karate but looking for a style that is based more in shorter stance than shotokan. I tried ed parker style kenpo and liked it but was wondering if their is a style out there that is 50 percent competitive 50 percent self defense? I need something that practices repetition of striking vs long dance style kata. Something that will have competition in practice similar to Judo Randori...

[@kyokushinbaka6046]

Kyokushin

[@resumcarnage1591]

Where does Yoshukai Karate fit in the mix?

[@AmbroseBoaBowie]

I do Muay Thai and BJJ and don't intend on stopping. but I am curious as to what style of karate is actually effective against other fighting styles and arnt limited in strikes like say Okinowin and this style he mentioned.

[@caballeroarmagedon406]

Podrian suptitularlo al español..xfa es q me intereza pero no le entiendo

[@shankaragoud5183]

Is gojuryu is best???

[@artisticsolarninja]

Yes. But it's not actually recognized or very popular in america at that time. It's only popular in the Philippines, Indonesia, canada, Hong Kong and others. Except America and ireland. Although it is rare if you ever find and ask if there's an exist goju ryu dojo in America. Because almost around probably 30% or 50% of goju ryu schools population in America are rare. I don't know if I calculate right? But just think that it's there and very rare(some goju ryu schools are shut down and closed down due to the fractured of the karate community fall apart or maybe low ratings), jeff speakman is the only kenpo master who learns goju ryu. Shotokan and kyokushin are most recognized more popular styles than these other styles in America or all over the world.

[@marciofidellesk9557]

Kyokushin Brasil.

[@pimperish666]

Kempo/ shotokan right here.

[@artisticsolarninja]

Were you trained under by Benny the jet urquidez?

[@blackstab6760]

white crane boxing might be the grandfather of all karate.

[@brunolibano6513]

Karatw is only one the think is that each style has some katas that are in others styles and some reserved as own property to keep a secret if you have to fight with an other style karateka

[@ultraYmonos]

I take Douvris karate does anyone know what style that it

[@hansryan05]

i do shito ryu

[@stephy28]

GeminiJets37 in my opinion shito ryu which is me.. has speed and focus..and shotokan is streght and power..

[@tedo_484]

If you are familiar with karate you would know that Goju-ruy tends to have more of the tough, heavy movements and katas and also breathing takes a big part (Naha-te techniques) and Shoto-kan is the one with less heavy movements (compared to goju-ruy) and more impulsive and fast katas (Shuri-te techniques). So, basically Mabuni (the founder of Shito-ruy) trained both with Itosu (founder of Shuri-te on which shoto-kan is based) and Higaonna (founder of naha-te on which goju-ruy is based) and then created Shito-ruy. So, in short, shito-ruy has both deep and fast stances, and both elements of Goju-ruy and Shotokan. Also it is notable to say that Shito-ruy has the most katas in all karates (94 according to wikipedia) which if course doesn't mean that there is no fighting, in fact most of the katas aren't neccesary to know. Hope i helped you, if there's anything else you want to know, feel free to ask ! :)

[@penyxliverou1855]

I do shotokan its the best

[@bs84578]

All karate styles r good but shotokan is most simple and adaptable .Anyone can learn Shotokan irrespective of age Goju ryu makes body hard like rock

[@shankaragoud5183]

Which is the top 5

[@howardjeddore1139]

I do Uechi-ryu

[@fled06]

Intresting

[@freedom_5891]

shotokan is the best period.

[@eric__ralte]

Freedom bro, your pro pic made me thought i had hair on my screen😂😂

[@joelmatus1502]

Enter the dragon fruit, O'L HEADASS.

[@Johnny-Bboyz]

i do okinawan karate

[@genghiskhan2648]

I do shorin Ryu and my belt is shadan

[@78a67h]

You are being terribly amiss not to mention Wado Ryu which is probabbly next to Shotokan the most widely practiced style worldwide

[@DaShortB]

What about shuokia

[@ibcpremkumar-businessconsu3826]

good

[@lukeskywalker2913]

Why didn't he mention wado ryu

[@alfadvice238]

like that karate

[@dantealessandro2759]

I do GOJU RYU

[@angelterziev6363]

Kyokushin actually is the most known style simply becouse it's the best one.

[@angelterziev6363]

If they were better why aren't they the most trained styles ???

[@angelterziev6363]

Wtf sabaki is?

[@GokuInfintysaiyan]

So basically it's just a sub version of kyokushin

[@GokuInfintysaiyan]

WeaponDesign well yeah, its just kyokushin with a little extra, that shouldn't be considered its own style but just a sub style since it has very little change in comparison to say shotokan vs kyokushin

[@GokuInfintysaiyan]

WeaponDesign it really isn't I've looked at both in classes and although I've mastered kyokushin i could see the differences between the two, it is barely anything to lift your nose to it isn't 10x anything its just something else to know with kyokushin, it is to be considered a sub-style IMO because it is very little change

[@lawmzualaralte2550]

iam from shito ryu

[@MrAllRounder135]

lawma ralte me too i m also from shito ryu

[@thomasjackson3833]

i am a purple belt in goju it is alright I am leaving it for BJJ soon

[@gendaishinobi7344]

Sorry, mate, but if you don't do body conditioning and you do not build heavy power, you are not really doing Shotokan...

[@metalema6]

Why do you think that? I haven't yet found one single shotokan instructor who teaches conditioning

[@gendaishinobi7344]

Then it wasn't a real Shotokan, just the sport version they called Shotokan. Sorry, but look at traditional teachers like Masatoshi Nakayama, his knuckles and other striking areas were obviously conditioned. It is a somewhat fashion today to call whatever sport competition bs Shotokan nowadays, simply for the reason that Shotokan is the most widespread style, but trust me that these are very far away from the real deal.

[@amirhamzah5133]

So what is spongebob's style?

[@milky7577]

Sponge Kune Do

[@artisticsolarninja]

Squirrel jutsu

[@stiliyansevdalinov1430]

THE MAJOR STYLES ARE NOT SHOTO OR SHITO OR SHOORIN KIYKUNSHIN the major styles are shorite nahate and torimate

[@rashadbarnes4852]

I study a newer form called "Kenjuryu"

[@artisticsolarninja]

Was that even a real style did you just made that up as a joke or is that very original?

[@artisticsolarninja]

What does kenjuryu means Wait don't tell me. I can translate this one "Fist Yielding Style" right? Because Ken means fist and ju means soft, balance or yielding. I know ryu means dragon but it can be translate to style. Style in Japanese was originally means Michi instead of the word ryu. Cause ryu means dragon

[@user-sl1bt6qh6d]

i do godgyru

[@brunolibano6513]

Apart of what you say

[@jaronby]

Wado ryu.

[@molezaymolbacheh4157]

wado ryu?

[@NigzBlackman]

=/ it's kinda something anyone can learn

[@NoxMedicant]

now I can beat bullies by boring them to DEATH!!!!! yeaHH!!!!

[@cassidycombs3276]

Shuri Ryu

[@azrxxl2476]

I do washin ryu

[@shimazono]

Hahaha tako je xD

[@Warriorcats24]

I can do Kung-fu Chuan-Fa Chin-na

[@brucejheemusic786]

Theirs at least 14 styles of karate

[@5TheSpirit]

should of mentioned kenpo karate

[@Zoloist]

+5TheSpirit Kenpo came from kung fu at first but then someone mixed it up with karate.

[@pentuprager6225]

*"have" instead of "of"

[@chrishee8949]

He forgot origami style

[@pentuprager6225]

Origami comes from Germany. The Japanese art was originally allowing paper folds and cutting.

[@SalvificTome5280]

Oss

[@Daireg2003]

Chocolate chip??

[@surprisedpikachu4589]

Shotokan-the best Kyokushin-most popular Gojuryu-most traditional

[@dharanidharani7182]

surprised pikachu facts

[@hodbaccachallabrookmyer]

I don't think anyone who is serious about martial arts should do Shotokan. Shotokan was designed to be easy, not effective.

[@galaxywing9093]

It's effective believe me

[@hodbaccachallabrookmyer]

Galaxywing909 Not as effective as other styles of karate

[@galaxywing9093]

+Shin0bster yes it was started by a man named gishin funakoshosi

[@galaxywing9093]

+Shin0bster I see where u are coming from tho because usually use more techniques but still I see

[@hodbaccachallabrookmyer]

Galaxywing909 I did not understand a single thing from that besides "I understand where you are coming from", care to rephrase?

[@rickdavis1925]

2nd

[@Lycosa]

333

[@killerwill55]

Martial arts level: White

[@Daireg2003]

1st

[@dcs290]

mehhhhhhhh

[@pentuprager6225]

Ignorant about Wado Ryu.

[@KrasusAversa]

Learn karate 20 years get killed by a guy with a gun

[@MrMiggoH]

So this guy tells us about karate and is doing lamest style of karate.