Category Archives: Okinawa Peace Theory

3 – The Theory of Tī

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Andreas Quast

The Lexical Meaning of Tī The lexical meaning of the character for the word Tī, written in Japanese Kanji as 手, comprises of various meanings and uses. First of all, it denotes the human arm as well as the hand … Continue reading →

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2 – Perception of the Weapons Ban Under Satsuma

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Andreas Quast

Kerr noted that “no evidence can be found to suggest that the Okinawans at any time contemplated an attempt to throw off Japanese controls.”[1] Indeed, judging from all sources available it is quite obvious that neither the political nor the … Continue reading →

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1 – The Weapons Ban Theories

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Andreas Quast

According to a foundational theory of Karate, in pre-modern times an indigenous unarmed martial art of Ryūkyūan design existed. Generally referred to as Tī 手 in the native pronunciation, it is considered a native form of boxing and an original … Continue reading →

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Nakahara Zenshu: Character and Weapons of the Ryukyu Kingdom (4)

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Andreas Quast

In this 4th part of his article on the character and weapons of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, Nakahara discusses the influece of the Shimazu invasion of 1609 and the theories of a peaceful and weaponless kingdom of Ryūkyū since the time … Continue reading →

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Nakahara Zenshu: Character and Weapons of the Ryukyu Kingdom (3)

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Andreas Quast

Recently I cited a statement from the latest version of Okinawa Karate News on Facebook. It said, “Okinawa should appeal to the world that karate is not a fighting martial art but the culture of Okinawa”. Naturally, the statement received … Continue reading →

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Nakahara Zenshu: Character and Weapons of the Ryukyu Kingdom (2)

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Andreas Quast

In this second part, Nakahara sheds some light on the beginning of a twofold theory as regards weapons bans, which in consequence not only served to establish the theory of a historically “peaceful Ryūkyū kingdom” but also that of Karate … Continue reading →

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Nakahara Zenshu: Character and Weapons of the Ryukyu Kingdom (1)

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Andreas Quast

When studying Ryukyu martial arts, there is the interesting genre of “Okinawa studies.” It was begun by Iha Fuyu and continued by Nakahara Zenshū and many others. What is most intruiging is that – with their professionalism, access, and grasp … Continue reading →

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The Butokuden of Okinawa

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Andreas Quast

The original Dai Nippon Butokukai  (DNBK) was established in April 1895 in Kyōto to encourage the practice of the budō and to cultivate warlike virtues (butoku) throughout Imperial Japan. Branches were opened in each prefecture, aiming at the dissemination and … Continue reading →

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