Shito-ryu Karate

An ancient Okinawan martial art originating in Naha, characterized by strong lower body stability and powerful kata. It serves as the foundation for modern styles like Goju-ryu and Shito-ryu. Developed through cultural exchange with Chinese martial arts, it represents a key source of Okinawan kobudo.

An Okinawan karate style blending Naha-te with southern Chinese kung fu. The name 'Goju-ryu' (hard-soft style) embodies the philosophy of harmonizing rigidity and flexibility. Systematized by Chojun Miyagi, it emphasizes deep breathing and powerful techniques. Recognized as a major style by the International Karate Federation and practiced globally.

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 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.

Karate, a traditional martial art originating in Okinawa, was officially adopted as an Olympic sport for the first time at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Through standardization by the World Karate Federation, it achieved fusion of traditional martial art and modern sport. This has accelerated karate's global expansion among youth, increasing its cultural and sporting significance worldwide.

A karate style founded in Okinawa by Kanryo Higaonna, influenced by Chinese martial arts. Based on the harmony of hardness (go) and softness (ju), it features a distinctive training system emphasizing breathing techniques. Developed primarily in Naha where Shuri Castle stands, characterized by strict practice of the kata Sanchin. Now practiced worldwide as one of modern karate's mainstream styles.