Fukasa-Ryu Karate
Fukasa-Ryu Karate-Jutsu or “Profound Empty-Hand System” was developed by Cary Nemeroff, Soke, Fukasa-Ryu Bujutsu Kai. This martial arts method has its origins in Okinawa and is taught as a complete Karate-Jutsu system including Kata (orchestrated sequences of movements or “forms”), Kumite-waza (fighting techniques that work from uncontrived attacks), Toide (throwing and grappling) and Kobudo (the weapons utilized by the Karate-Ka). Unique to Fukasa-Kai, a person may study Hakutsuru (White Crane) or Shorin-ryu (Shaolin Style) Karate Kata depending upon their interest and physical aptitude… Each style includes its own weapons forms as well.
For those who are most interested in learning to relax their mind and build their body in tandem, there is the opportunity to study the “Profound Way” of the empty-hand, Fukasa-Ryu Karate-Do. This approach to Karate focuses on “meditation through movement” during Kata and an emphasis on the proper execution of its techniques. In this phase of Karate training, combat efficiency is regarded as secondary to precision and aesthetics. In addition, the intellectualization of Kata or the decoding and interpretation of its movements (referred to as “Bunkai”) is an integral part of this study. These facets demonstrate the distinction between the enlightenment aspect of Karate-Do versus the more holistic, combat-oriented system of Karate-Jutsu that also incorporates the enlightement phase.
In more recent times, Karate-Do evolved into a sport-oriented practice, however Fukasa-Kai does not concern itself with this phase of training.
Fukasa-Ryu Toide
Toide or "taking hand" is the throwing and grappling aspect of Karate-jutsu. One might characterize this phase of Karate training as a complete system in itself. However, its effectiveness relies on the success of the blocking and striking techniques of Karate that create an opportunity for one to follow-up with a throw.
A student of Toide should expect to train rigorously in Ukemi which includes high-level aerial breakfalls, rolls and knee-walking. This prepares the student for the arm and joint locks and body contact throws that distinguish this art from most forms of Karate.
Lineage and History
Fukasa-Ryu Toide, not to be confused with Tuite or Torite, is an esoteric throwing system with direct lineage to the famous Motobu Udun “secret” family martial arts system passed down 11 generations to the Emperor of Okinawa. This highly effective combat system was instrumental in continuing the imperial family’s dominance of the Okinawan throne. Motobu-Ryu Toide (originally taught by Uehara, Soke) is the direct successor to the family “ti” system (recognized formerly as Go-Ten-Te, Palace Hand) which he named Motobu-Ryu in honor of his teacher (Choyu Motobu).
To meet the demands of modern day Karate, Toma, Soke (student of Uehara, Soke and founder of Seidokan Motobu-Ryu Karate and Toide) added some of the oldest Okinawan Karate Kata to his system. These were the Shorin-ryu Kata of Z. Shimabukuro, one of Okinawa’s most reknown Karate masters (another of Toma, Soke’s many teachers).
Later, R. Sacharnoski, Soke (founder of Juko-Ryu Karate and Toide), was given the task of introducing Seidokan Motobu-Ryu Karate and Toide to the western world. He was also granted Sokeship (foundership/ownership) in Juko-Ryu Karate and Toide for his martial aptitude and high-level achievements under Toma, Soke.
C. Nemeroff, Soke (founder of Fukasa-Ryu Karate and Toide) has studied Juko-Ryu and Seidokan Motobu-Ryu Karate and Toide and currently holds the title of Hanshi, 9th Dan in Juko-Ryu Toide. Under the auspices of the Zen Kokusei Soke Budo/Bugei Renmei, he has established the 4th Toide organization (Fukasa-Kai) that follows this extraordinary line of lineage.
