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Okinawan karate master Chōtoku Kyan preserved pre-modern martial traditions after the Ryūkyū Kingdom’s fall, maintaining a mentorship-based approach while engaging selectively with early modernization efforts. Okinawa at the End of the Ryūkyū Kingdom Chotoku Kyan (December 1870 – 20 September 1945)

Chōtoku Kyan’s life unfolded entirely in the aftermath of the collapse of the ...


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Sanzan Period: Three Kingdoms of Ryukyu Ryukyu Kingdoms of the Sanzan era Hokuzan (北山, Northern Mountain)

The northern part of Ryukyu. Existed roughly 1314–1416.

Rulers:

Haniji (怕尼芝): ca. 1322–1395 Min (珉): ca. 1396–1400 (some sources say 1402–1403) Hananchi (攀安知): ca. 1401–1416 Hokuzan was overtaken by Shō Hashi (尚巴志) in 1416, ending its independence. Chūzan ...

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There is No First Strike in Karate. 一、空手に先手なし Hitotsu, karate ni sente nashi.

Understanding the Principle

The phrase “Karate ni sente nashi” translates to “There is no first strike in Karate.” This principle emphasizes self-control and restraint, reminding practitioners that karate is a defensive martial a...


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Visiting the monuments of Shōshin Nagamine and Kōsaku Matsumora on a hot day Tomari Sansaku Michi (Tomari Walking Path)

On our way to visit the monuments of Shōshin Nagamine and


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Before diving into the story of Channan’s Cave, it is important to note that this tale belongs more to folklore than to documented history.

To fully understand the context, readers should first be familiar with the articles on Annan and


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