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 ...
Jodo and Jojutsu
The Art of the Short Staff "杖道" is translated as "Jodo." This term signifies the ...
Kusanku and the Ōshima Hikki incident
The historical intersection of cultures often brings forth tales of remarkable individuals whose impacts reverberate ...
Mēkata, Okinawan Dance
In the world of martial arts, the origins and evolution of various techniques often hold ...