Tag Archives: Chibana Choshin

The inheritance of Kobudo is “destiny.” There is no end to research [Dojo Tour 3]

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Andreas Quast

Translation of an article from Okinawa Times, April 17, 2017. “Kobudō is my life. I have been pursuing it all my life, but research is endless.” Nakamoto Masahiro (79), who was selected as the only intangible cultural property holder in … Continue reading →

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The ti of Chatan Yara, and the kenpō of Tōdī Sakugawa

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Andreas Quast

When was the term tī started to be used? During a roundtable discussion with Nagamine Shōshin, Chibana Chōshin explained as follows: Nagamine: Well, karate existed even before it got handed down from China. Chibana: About this, according to conversations with … Continue reading →

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Sakugawa, Matsumura, and the “Illustration of the Arm’s Minor Yin Heart Meridian”

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Andreas Quast

A few years back Patrick McCarthy and Tuttle were planning to publish a new edition of the “Bubishi.” At that time, I had been asked if I’d like to contribute a little extra info, which I gladly did. My article … Continue reading →

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Answers over guessing

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Andreas Quast

In 1940, Nagamine Shōshin was awarded the title of Karatejutsu Renshi. In 1956, after the establishment of the Okinawa Karate-do Renmei he served as vice-president together with the first president Chibana Chōshin. Members were Yagi Meitoku (Gōjū-ryū), Nagamine Shōshin (Matsubayashi-ryū),  Chibana Chōshin … Continue reading →

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Flurry styles of Karate?

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Andreas Quast

So I stumbled over this issue of Black Belt Mag from April 1968. Therein appeared an interview with three young men from Okinawa, plannning to stay in the US for maybe four years and maybe open a dojo: Kina Santos, Taba Kensai, … Continue reading →

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Arakaki Ankichi (1899-1929) – budoka, businessman, artist

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Andreas Quast

his article describes the life and impact of Arakaki Ankichi (1899-1929). Ultimately it aims at determining the meaning of a hanging scroll bearing a poem and a depiction he created in 1928. It took me nearly seven years – more … Continue reading →

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The History of Okinawa Karate Associations, based on common interests

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Andreas Quast

ince the 1950s the movement of post-war Okinawan Karate organizations began. The era saw the establishment of the Okinawa Karate-do Renmei in May 1956 (first president Chibana Chōshin), the Okinawa Kobudō Kyōkai in June 1961 (first president Higa Seitoku), and … Continue reading →

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