1 Karate in the Ryukyu Kingdom and Hawaii

Learn about the origins of Karate (Tudi, "Tang or China" Hand) among members of the highest levels of Ryukyuan society. Karate was part of the upbringing of selected sons of noble and samurai families who were trained to become bushi, cultured gentlemen. Based largely on Chinese martial arts and values, Karate was usually taught secretly or in private. After the Ryukyu Kingdom was abolished and Okinawa became a prefecture (1879), Karate became a part of the public school curriculum. Taught publicly and to a large number of students for the first time, Karate had to adapt to Japanese values and objectives.

Karate came to Hawaii with the very first Okinawan immigrants starting in 1900. Through Karate training, students are provided an opportunity to learn about Okinawan history and culture.

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[berry corn]

Fuck off, Japs and Amis, Free Ryukyu!

[okinawatemple]

Sir. I also have a few videos on youtube under my name. Al Gagne.

Sincerely

[okinawatemple]

I also study and teach Shorinryu Karate since 1969. My Sensei is James H. Coffman, Nana Dan, who studied in Okinawa 1960 to 1964 while stationed at Kadena Air Base. My rank is Roku Dan. I would very much like to visit your Dojo in Hawaii. I plan to visit Hawaii again possibly next year. Respectfully and Sincerely, Al Gagne, Kyoshi

[Tony Carbone]

Excellent.... Thank you !!!!

[PacFitness]

Excellent lecture, Charles Sensei! Thank you so much for posting it.

[onikin]

I really wish more lectures from the Tokioka room were shared. Lots of interesting stuff is presented in that room! It's a pity only 30 people can see each one!

Thanks!

[Bubishi8]

Excellent Kusanku brought Kata from China and the Kings main guard picked it up from him.

[fanofkimboslice]

Awesome lecture ! Thank you for posting this !

[goju kenkyukai]

Thank you very much for posting your lecture sensei for those of us who couldn't be there. Really interesting.