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How karate lost its grappling techniques
Tracing the transformation of karate from a grappling art to a kicking and punching discipline. Itosu Anko and Funakoshi's vision. In the early 1900s, Itosu Anko embarked on a revolutionary ...
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 ...
Rules about the Embusen
Rules about the Embusen (Line of movement). First, we need to define the term "Kiten". Wikipedia says: .. "Nearly all Japanese-influenced Kata start and end on exactly the same Embusen ...