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New photograph of Itosu Ankō
Re-examination of the Itosu Ankō photo Only a few karate masters have had as much influence on karate development as Itosu Ankō (Itosu Yasutsune). He was born in Gibo Village ...
The Ancient Origins and Evolution of Karate
Karate, a martial art that has captured the imaginations of millions worldwide, has a rich history that dates back centuries. Originating in the ancient civilizations of China before finding their ...
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 ...