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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Ryukyuan Caste System

Hierarchy in the Ryukyu Kingdom - A Complex Caste System. The Ryukyu Kingdom, a historical gem situated in the captivating landscapes of what is now Okinawa, Japan, was characterized by ...

Gichin Funakoshi

Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) was a renowned martial artist and the founder of Shotokan Karate, one of the most popular styles of karate today. He was born in Shuri, Okinawa, which ...

Lifestyle Karate

After practicing Karate for many years, it becomes a part of one's life. Thus, Karate is no longer a physical sports discipline, as it was at the beginning. Karate becomes ...