Naha-te

An Okinawan karate style founded by Chojun Miyagi in 1930, blending hardness and softness with Chinese martial arts influence. It emphasizes breathing techniques and flexible body movements, characterized by integrated full-body actions. Widely practiced globally with a strong traditional lineage.

A karate style founded in 1927 by Kenwa Mabuni, integrating Shuri-te and Naha-te techniques. Known for balancing kata and sparring practice, Shito-ryu emphasizes systematic technical development. It became one of the mainstream karate styles through international promotion and formalization.

An ancient Okinawan martial tradition from Tomari district, combining characteristics of both Shuri-te and Naha-te while developing unique kata and techniques. Though the smallest classical style, it significantly influenced many modern karate forms and represents an important cultural source.

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 major Ryukyuan hand fighting lineage originating from Tomari village in Okinawa. One of three principal styles alongside Naha-te and Shuri-te, it emphasizes hard techniques influenced by Chinese southern boxing. Though largely defunct today, its technical systems profoundly influenced subsequent karate schools.

A Ryukyuan hand style developed in Naha emphasizing flexibility and breathing techniques. Heavily influenced by Chinese White Crane boxing principles, it later evolved into Goju-ryu karate through Kanryo Higaonna. Multiple branches persist in Naha city today, maintaining living transmission.

An ancient Okinawan martial tradition from Tomari district, combining characteristics of both Shuri-te and Naha-te while developing unique kata and techniques. Though the smallest classical style, it significantly influenced many modern karate forms and represents an important cultural source.

A branch of Okinawan martial arts developed in Shuri, the center of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Transmitted among nobility as court martial art, it features elegant techniques with emphasis on flexible upper-body movements and precise hand methods. Alongside Naha-te, it stands as one of two major sources of Okinawan karate and forms the technical foundation of modern karate.

A branch of Okinawan martial arts developed in Naha during the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Heavily influenced by southern Chinese kung fu, it emphasizes powerful, stable leg techniques and core body usage. As a major source alongside Shuri-te, it embodies many ancient martial art techniques and philosophies. Forms the foundation of modern Goju-ryu karate.