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Okinawan Samurai — The Instructions of a Royal Official to his Only Son
Troubled about the future of his only son and heir, a royal government official of the Ryukyu Kingdom wrote down his ‘Instructions’ as a code of practice for all affairs. Written in flowing, elegant Japanese, he refers to a wide … Continue reading
Posted in From the Classics..., Misc, New Developments, Publications, Theories of Historical Karate in Comparative Perspective, Translations, Unknown Ryukyu
Tagged Aka Pechin, Chokushiki, Higaonna Kanjun, Karate, Kobudo, martial arts, Okinawa, Okinawan Samurai, Ryukyu, samure, yukacchu
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Matsumura Sokon: The Seven Virtues of Martial Arts
by Andreas Quast This is the true story of the seven virtues of martial arts as described by Matsumura Sokon. Considered the primary source-text of old-style Okinawan martial arts, the “Seven Virtues” are admired for their straightforward advice. Handwritten in … Continue reading
Posted in From the Classics..., Publications, Translations, Unknown Ryukyu
Tagged Books by Andreas Quast, Bushi Matsumura, King Wu Once Buckled On His Armor, King Wu Once Buckled On His Armor: The Seven Virtues of Martial Arts, Matsumura Sokon, Okinawa Karate, The Seven Virtues of Martial Arts
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