Gensei-ryu Karate Federation
Official World Organization
Official international organization established by Seiken Shukumine to promote Gensei-ryu Karate.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1953
Era20th–21st century
Country of Origin
Japan
JapanRank / TitleGlobal Governing Body
Active Years1953–present
Biography
The Gensei-ryu Karate Federation was formed in 1953 in Japan by Seiken Shukumine, preserving intricate gymnastic rotation techniques (Sansai kata) and biomechanical power.
Associated Martial Arts
Gensei-ryuOrganisation / official→
Seiken Shukumine's karate from 1950. It grew from the objection that karate moves only in a plane, and so adds turns, drops and jumps.
KarateOrganisation / official→An Okinawan striking art reshaped in the 20th century into Japanese budo and an Olympic sport. Built on kata and hand and foot techniques.