Naha-te Karate

An ancient karate school developed in the Shuri district of Okinawa. One of three major karate lineages alongside Naha-te and Tomari-te. Cultivated by the warrior class in the castle town below Shuri Castle, it features refined movements and elegant forms. Greatly influenced modern Shotokan karate lineage and contributed to international karate development.

A traditional karate school developed in the Tomari district of Okinawa. One of three major karate lineages alongside Naha-te and Shuri-te. Cultivated among farmers and merchants, it features unique techniques influenced by Chinese martial arts. While increasingly integrated into other schools, its methods remain studied by many practitioners.

A traditional karate school developed in the Tomari district of Okinawa. One of three major karate lineages alongside Naha-te and Shuri-te. Cultivated among farmers and merchants, it features unique techniques influenced by Chinese martial arts. While increasingly integrated into other schools, its methods remain studied by many practitioners.

An ancient karate school developed in the Shuri district of Okinawa. One of three major karate lineages alongside Naha-te and Tomari-te. Cultivated by the warrior class in the castle town below Shuri Castle, it features refined movements and elegant forms. Greatly influenced modern Shotokan karate lineage and contributed to international karate development.

A striking martial art originating from Okinawa's tode during the Ryukyu Kingdom. Centered around four major styles—Shotokan, Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, and Wado-ryu—it is practiced by approximately 100 million people in over 200 countries. Included as an official Olympic sport at the 2021 Tokyo Games, its philosophy emphasizes self-defense and character development.

The largest faction of karate, which originated in Okinawa. Founded by Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan. Known for powerful punches and kicks, emphasizing forms and sparring training. Adopted as an Olympic sport, it is the most widely practiced karate style globally. Recognized internationally as a representative Japanese martial art.

A branch of Goju-Ryu Karate originating in Okinawa, characterized by the fusion of softness and hardness. Strongly influenced by Okinawan ancient martial arts and Chinese martial techniques, it emphasizes traditional kata and practical sparring. It remains an important school preserving Okinawan martial culture.

A martial art originating in Okinawa, using bare-handed fighting featuring kicks, strikes, and thrusts. Developing under Ryukyuan cultural influence, it spread globally after the 1960s. Now practiced across five continents, it was first adopted as an official Olympic sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.