Matsumura Kenpo is a traditional system of Okinawan Karate based primarily on the Matsumura Seito of the late Hohan Soken (1889-1982). While Kuda sensei was one of Soken sensei's top students, he also spent time training in Okinawan Kenpo with Nakamura Shigeru as his teacher. As a result of this training, there are some elements of Okinawa Kenpo found in Matsumura Kenpo. It should also be noted that Kuda sensei has trained with other Okinawan karateka such as Nagamine Shoshin, Higa Seitofu, and Uehara Seikichi of Motobu ryu. The latter influence being seen in numerous kata and tuidi techniques found in Matsumura Kenpo.
Like many other styles of Shorin ryu karate, Matsumura Kenpo can be generally characterized by upright, highly mobile stances and by fast linear kicking and striking techniques. However, as with all systems, there are techniques that fall beyond this generalization. The main emphasis is on an effective, non-flashy array of techniques ranging from basic blocks and punches to the more advanced tuidi and kyusho jutsu. All techniques can be found in the kata with the more advanced techniques residing within the most advanced kata.
The honbu dojo, the Kobukan, is located in Urasoe City, Okinawa and classes are taught daily by Kuda Tomosada.
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