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The Pinan/Heian Kata
Itosu Anko created the Pinan Kata for use in the Okinawan Elementary School around 1900. The creation of the Pinan Kata was to make the introduction to Karate easier for ...
The 36 Clans of the Min-People
The families from Min, known as the 36 families from Min (閩人三十六姓), were sent to the Ryukyu Islands (modern-day Okinawa) under the orders of the Ming Chinese Emperor. These families ...
The effect of yelling
Screaming and vocalization play a significant role in various sports, including martial arts. In disciplines such as karate or kung fu, screaming during strikes is a common practice believed to ...