Kaiten-jiku

Past words

What is Chito-Ryu?

Chito - Ryu

Karate was created by

Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose.

The style he developed

was created with

efficiency and continued

practice in mind. In the

earlier years, karate

training caused damage

to the body. Dr. Chitose

wanted to create a style

and means of practice

that would not pose

harmful effects on the

body. Dr. Chitose stated

that Chito-Ryu is based

on the understanding

of anatomy and

physiology.

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Welcome to the Ottawa Chito Kai Website

Ottawa Chito Kai (OCK) is a Martial Arts School teaching Chito Ryu style Karate, and Ryukyu Kobujutsu (ancient weapons). The OCK dojo was founded in 1981 and is affiliated with Chito Ryu Ontario, Karate Ontario, the Canadian Chito Ryu Association, the National Karate Association, and the Canadian Ryukyu Kobujutsu Association.

The Way of Karate

Ottawa Chito Kai

provides lessons for Adults
and   Children in ChitoRyu
Karate. Curriculum includes
Waza    (techiques), Kihon
(exercises) and Kata.

Students perform Bunkai
(applications) to perfect
technique and Kata
understanding. Finally, as
the    student progresses
Kumite(sparing) is reached
by     perfecting     several
Kumite exercises. Ottawa
ChitoKai also hosts special
clinics where experienced
practitioners give classes.

What is Ryukyu Kobujutsu?

	Ryukyu Kobujutsu is the ancient martial art of Weapon Technique from the Ryukyu Islands. Ottawa Chito-Kai offers courses in Ryukyu Kobujutsu and is a member of the Canadian Ryukyu Kobujutsu Association that is mandated to preserve and promote the teachings of Ryukyu martial arts. For those interested, whether you are a beginner or a senior student, the OCK offers you a structured environment that leads you eventually to a black belt in Kobujutsu.The OCK provides the serious martial artist with a unique and traditional system that is taught by certified instructors (all black belts are authorised by Misho Inoue, Supreme Instructor, Japan). The curriculum covers the eight traditional weapons taught by Taira Sensei and passed down by Inoue Sensei. These weapons are the Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Kama, Tekko, Nunchaku, Tinbe-Rochin, and Surujin.