Understand Technique
Karateka have often sought to expand their knowledge by studying techniques from JuJitsu, Akido, Judo and various other martial arts, not knowing that Karate already contains a grappling art and a soft-style striking art.
The grappling
art of Tuite and the art of vital point stikes, Kyusho Jitsu, are
contained within the kata of Karate. These arts were practiced by
the warrior class of the Okinawan royal courts and were kept as a
closely guarded secret.
The unique
aspect of Tuite is that it relies on techniques rather than
strength. Once Tuite is applied it is very difficult to counter and
the techniques are such that they can temporarily or permanently
disable the attacking limb. Not only does it effect the areas in
which the techniques were applied, but it can effect the entire
muscular and nervous system. .
Kyusho Jitsu is
the art of striking vital areas; nerves, muscle groups, organs and
blood vessels. Used in conjunction with Tuite or alone, Kyusho
Jitsu techniques can cause severe pain, numbness, unconsciousness,
nausea or even death.
Tuite and Kyusho
Jitsu are the old ways of Karate when its use was exclusively a
fighting art. They are not techniques that can be seen in a
tournament. What was once the soul of Karate are all but
forgotten.