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Revision as of 22:00, 20 January 2006 by Cla68 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Enshin Karate (officially named Enshinkaikan), is a style of Karate founded in 1988 and practiced around the world. Enshin is considered a "full-contact" Karate style in that Enshin students train with full-force (or close to full force) contact with each other. The core emphasis in Enshin is employment of the "Sabaki Method," a system of techniques employed with the goal of turning an opponent's power and momentum against him or her and repositioning oneself to the opponent's blind spot to counterattack from a more advantageous position. Unlike many Karate styles, Enshin utilizes numerous grabs, sweeps, and throws often associated with Judo or other grabbing/grappling styles of martial arts. But Enshin also comprises most of the kicks, strikes, and punches found in most other styles of Karate. Enshin was founded by Joko Ninomiya (titled Kancho, or Grandmaster) who is originally from Shikoku, Japan, but now directs the Enshin organization from his headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Enshin is noted for its annual tournament, the World Sabaki Challenge, held every spring in Denver and open to advanced martial arts competitors from any style or school.