Shurijo restoration, Five years later
Five years after the devastating fire in 2019, Shurijo Castle has undergone a remarkable restoration ...
Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi
Muso Gonnosuke's Journey In the world of martial arts, tales spin around legendary figures like ...
James Pankiewicz interview
During my travels in Okinawa, I had the exciting opportunity to meet James Pankiewicz, a ...
Jodo and Jojutsu
The Art of the Short Staff "杖道" is translated as "Jodo." This term signifies the ...
Kusanku and the Ōshima Hikki incident
The historical intersection of cultures often brings forth tales of remarkable individuals whose impacts reverberate ...
Mēkata, Okinawan Dance
In the world of martial arts, the origins and evolution of various techniques often hold ...
Unveiling Kata Jion’s Origins
As I delve into the history and origins of Kata Jion 慈恩, it becomes evident ...
The History of Wanshu
Wanshu, a Kata practiced in many martial arts styles, is a great Kata, with a ...
Shin Gi Tai
The Essence of Shin Gi Tai. In Japanese martial arts, a profound concept stands as ...