Okinawan Karate: The Heart of Martial Arts
Okinawan Karate: The Heart of Martial Arts
Sep 4, 2022
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Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center on Instagram: "Okinawan karate originated in Okinawa, Japan, influenced by both Chinese martial arts and local Okinawan fighting methods. It was developed for practical self-defense, often by commoners in a time when weapons were restricted — unlike many mainland styles (Shotokan, Shito-Ryu, Wado-Ryu), which were formalized into sport or demonstration systems. Here’s what sets it apart: 🥋Practicality: Focuses on close-range combat, joint locks, vital point str
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Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center on Instagram: "Okinawan karate originated in Okinawa, Japan, influenced by both Chinese martial arts and local Okinawan fighting methods. It was developed for practical self-defense, often by commoners in a time when weapons were restricted — unlike many mainland styles (Shotokan, Shito-Ryu, Wado-Ryu), which were formalized into sport or demonstration systems. Here’s what sets it apart: 🥋Practicality: Focuses on close-range combat, joint locks, vital point str
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Gichin Funakoshi took Okinawan karate to Japan, changed everything about it, and Okinawans say he ruined it. Funakoshi learned Shorin-Ryu in Okinawa. Traditional karate. High stances. Natural movement. Grappling. Joint locks. Throws. Karate was a complete fighting system. In 1922 Funakoshi demonstrated karate in Tokyo. The Japanese loved it but wanted it their way. Deeper stances like kendo. More rigid. More formal. Better for large group training. Funakoshi adapted. He lowered the stances. Made
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Gichin Funakoshi took Okinawan karate to Japan, changed everything about it, and Okinawans say he ruined it. Funakoshi learned Shorin-Ryu in Okinawa. Traditional karate. High stances. Natural movement. Grappling. Joint locks. Throws. Karate was a complete fighting system. In 1922 Funakoshi demonstrated karate in Tokyo. The Japanese loved it but wanted it their way. Deeper stances like kendo. More rigid. More formal. Better for large group training. Funakoshi adapted. He lowered the stances. Made
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