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The 36 Clans of the Min-People
The families from Min, known as the 36 families from Min (閩人三十六姓), were sent to the Ryukyu Islands (modern-day Okinawa) under the orders of the Ming Chinese Emperor. These families ...
How to learn a Kata
Learning a Kata is a nuanced process that involves more than just mastering patterns and techniques. Here's a step-by-step guide: Initial Learning. When starting with a new Kata, begin by ...
Pinan or Heian
What should we call the five basic Kata from Itosu? Pinan or Heian? Itosu Ankō, the creator of the Pinan Kata. Itosu was raised in a strict home of the ...