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The Okinawa Karate Kenkyū Kurabu (Okinawa Karate Research Club)

Prelude n 1918/04 a meeting place was established at the house of Mabuni Kenwa in Shuri. Here the Karate Kenkyūkai (Karate Research Society, short KRS) was created with shuri-te proponents as its members: Mabuni Kenwa, Hanashiro Chōmo, Chibana Chōshin, Tokuda … Continue reading

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The Signaling Arrow of Practice

The following is an edited collection of memories and stories of others I present here in a rather informal way.  At times Miyagi Chōjun visited the main island in an effort to spread karate. His intention was to elevate Okinawa … Continue reading

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