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Muchimi
First of all, let's understand the translation of Muchimi. It comes from the word "mochi" (餅), which means (sticky) rice cake. In standard Japanese, it is pronounced "mochimi," while in ...
Gichin Funakoshi
Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) was a renowned martial artist and the founder of Shotokan Karate, one of the most popular styles of karate today. He was born in Shuri, Okinawa, which ...
The history of the black belt
The history of martial arts belts, particularly the black belt and the introduction of colored belts, encompasses various stories and influences that have shaped the ranking system we know today ...