It is not surprising that the “Encyclopedia of Japan” has an entry for the word “Karate.” It provides a good basic overview of Karate, with photos of Rika Usami, Motobu Choki, the Japanese national Kata team, Kyan Chotoku and many others. See here:
Admittedly though I was DELIGHTED it also has below photo of HIROSHI SENSEI and ME, probably in 2010 or 11 I’d guess.
Well deserved, I’d say! 😉
The caption says “Karate Sai (traditional Okinawan weapon) and Karate Bo (Traditional Karate Stick).” I’d say “Why you didn’t ask? It is not a Karate Sai!” 😉
In the picture, the photos on the wall show, from right to left:
1.) Yabiku Mōden, 2.) Funakoshi Gichin, 3.) Mabuni Kenwa, 4.) Taira Shinken, 5.) Akamine Eisuke, 6.) Higa Seiichirō, 7.) Higa Raisuke, 8.) Akamine Yōhei, 9.) Higa Jinsaburō.
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