Kokusai-Dori

Kokusai-Dori (International Street) is the central hub of activity in Naha, Okinawa's capital city. The ...

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 ...

Naginata

A traditional Japanese martial art that revolves around the use of a weapon known as ...

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 ...