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The Pinan/Heian Kata
Itosu Anko created the Pinan Kata for use in the Okinawan Elementary School around 1900. The creation of the Pinan Kata was to make the introduction to Karate easier for ...
Shurijo Castle, Ryukyuan History and Cultural Heritage
Shurijo Castle, located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Over its existence ...
The Naihanchi Kata
The Naihanchi Kata is a very old Kata, which can be found in many different styles and variations. The special thing about this Kata is the movement in a straight ...