This article has been translated from Japanese. Discover Okinawa Karate, the 'martial art of peace' honed by a spirit that celebrates life. Titled "Okinawa Karate, the Martial Art of Peace, into the ...

Did you know that the Okinawans had their own form of Karate? The difference was explained by Hawaii Seibukan Karate master Masakazu Teruya. “Japanese Karate was derived as more as more of a highly ...

Auburn Mayor Dave Clark presented a special proclamation to Franz Karate recognizing October 25, 2025, as World Karate Day in ...

TOKYO — Roughly eight centuries ago, a new martial art called karate came into being on a subtropical island now known as Okinawa. On Friday, an Okinawan won the first Olympic gold medal in men’s kata ...

URASOE, Okinawa Prefecture--Nobuko Oshiro didn't back off when her instructor of an Okinawan-style dance suggested that she take karate to improve her dance steps. “I found that a karate dojo ...

Only three schools in the U.S. teach the the Isshin Shorin Ji Ryu Okinawa Te style of karate, known for its difficulty and comprehensive approach to the martial art Netta became a 1st Degree Black ...

Karate is more than just a martial art; it embodies a rich history and profound philosophy that has shaped its practice over centuries. Understanding its origins reveals not only the evolution of ...

Ryo Kiyuna, a three-time individual world champion, hails from Okinawa, where karate was developed centuries ago. By Ken Belson and Enya Toyama TOKYO — Every city that hosts the Olympics pushes for ...