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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 ...
Karate; A blend of Tegumi and Chinese Hand?
In connection with this article, it is recommended to read this article first: Tegumi. Karate; A blend of Tegumi and Chinese Hand? The question is: Did karate develop from a ...
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 ...