Monthly Archives: December 2017

On the Second Alleged Itosu Photo

Yesterday, I wrote On the First Alleged Itosu Photo. Since the publication of that photo, a decade of further research passed and – not least due to corresponding activities by various stakeholders of Okinawan history and research on the internet – … Continue reading

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On the First Alleged Itosu Photo

In 2006 a photo was revealed to the public, showing a mysterious man with a mustache. At that time, this man was considered to be Itosu Ankō (1831–1915), the Okinawan father of modern Karate. The matter was publicly described for … Continue reading

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Karate and the Floating Foot (Ukiashi 浮き足)

Floating Foot is a literal translation of the Japanese word ukiashi 浮き足. It refers to an unsteady step, to standing on the tiptoes, to being ready to flee, and even – figuratively – to high volatility in a financial market. … Continue reading

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Enbusen 演武線

The following is a short text I have translated from the Encyclopedia of Okinawa Karate and Kobudo. It was written by senior Uechi-ryū practitioner Tōbaru Keichō. It gives a quite good overview abut the topic of enbusen. With uke-waza (defenses), tsuki-waza (strikes), … Continue reading

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