Shuri-te Karate

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 Naha district of Okinawa. One of three major karate lineages alongside Tomari-te and Shuri-te. Due to Naha's commercial position, it was strongly influenced by Chinese martial arts through trade. Characterized by powerful movements and practical techniques, it significantly influenced modern Goju-ryu karate.

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 Naha district of Okinawa. One of three major karate lineages alongside Tomari-te and Shuri-te. Due to Naha's commercial position, it was strongly influenced by Chinese martial arts through trade. Characterized by powerful movements and practical techniques, it significantly influenced modern Goju-ryu karate.

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 martial art originating in Okinawa, transmitted to the mainland in the 1920s by Gichin Funakoshi. Shotokan is the most widespread style, characterized by training in forms and sparring. Became an official Olympic sport at Tokyo 2020. Represents traditional Japanese 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.