The following link is to a fantastic lecture by Charles Goodin Sensei and Nakata Sensei at
the Hawaii University Okinawan Studies dept on February 9th 2012. There is a lot of
historical information here never before published, this is a must if you are into
Karate.
Enjoy.
It is in five parts. Please help to spread it to anyone you may think will be
interested.
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.
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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