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The use of Hikite
To unleash the full force of a punch, it's crucial for both arms to work in harmony, a principle frequently emphasized in the Dojo. One arm (the fist) is thrust ...
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 ...
Yoshitaka Funakoshi’s Shotokan
Yoshitaka "Gigo" Funakoshi was born in Okinawa in 1906. Already from childhood, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which was also the cause of his death in 1945. Yoshitaka began his ...