Goju-Ryu Kata

Kata forms the very foundation of karate practice. This also goes for Goju-Ryu, where kata ...

Motobu-ryū

The term "Motobu-Ryū" (本部流) translates to "the style of the Motobu family" in English. The ...

Exploring the Ninth Precept of “Ten Precepts of Karate”

Unveiling Anko Itosu's Insights in Karate. Within the realm of martial arts, Anko Itosu's legacy ...

A Journey Through Karate’s Changing Terminology

Karate tells a story that's lasted for centuries, influenced by various cultures and ideas. To ...

Tamaudun

My Exploration of Tamaudun: The Royal Mausoleum of Okinawa’s Ryukyu Kingdom Origins and Purpose Tamaudun, ...

Different Stages of Kata in Karate

Kata, the intricate patterns of movements practiced in martial arts like karate, are an essential ...

Kokusai-Dori

Kokusai-Dori (International Street) is the central hub of activity in Naha, Okinawa's capital city. The ...

Shurijo restoration, Five years later

Five years after the devastating fire in 2019, Shurijo Castle has undergone a remarkable restoration ...

Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi

Muso Gonnosuke's Journey In the world of martial arts, tales spin around legendary figures like ...

James Pankiewicz interview

During my travels in Okinawa, I had the exciting opportunity to meet James Pankiewicz, a ...