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This feature introduces traditional Okinawan karate and kobudo.
by Okinawaken Karatedo-Rengokai

Introducing Traditional Okinawan Karate & Kobudo

List of Contents

1. History
2. Philosophy
3. The Schools
   • There are many schools, or ryuha, of karate in Okinawa but the following three schools are representative of traditional Okinawan karate. Shorin Ryu, Goju Ryu, and Uechi Ryu.
4. Karate Demonstrations movies
   • Demonstration of Shorin Ryu by Minoru Nakazato (Hanshi 9th dan), Vice President, Okinawa Karate Shorin Ryu Shorinkan
   • Demonstration of Goju Ryu by Meitatsu Yagi (Hanshi 10th dan), International Meibukan Goju Ryu Karate Union President
   • Demonstration of Uechi Ryu by Seiki Itokazu (Kyoshi 8th dan), Director, Okinawa Konanryu Karatedo Association Seibukan
5. Intangible Cultural Assets
6. Practice and Training Methods
7. Traditional Okinawan Kobudo

Lives of Famous Traditional Okinawan Karate & Kobudo Masters

Many anecdotes have been told about the pioneers who laid the foundations of traditional Okinawan karate. To convey the spirit and essence of Okinawan karate, two of these anecdotes are introduced.
Sokon Matsumura and Kanryo Higaonna