Goju-ryu 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.

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.

A karate style originating from Okinawa, characterized by light, swift movements influenced by Naha-te and Shuri-te traditions. Shorin-ryu features a unique system blending Okinawan ancient martial arts with Chinese kung fu techniques. Widely practiced in dojos today, it maintains high historical significance and international recognition for its distinctive technical approach.

源自沖繩琉球王國時代唐手的打擊系武道。以松濤館流、剛柔流、糸東流、和道流四大流派為中心，在全球200多個國家推行，約1億人習練。2021年東京奧運會首次被列為正式競技項目。武道精神強調「空手無先手」的教誨，重視護身與人格培養。

源自沖繩的格鬥技空手中規模最大的流派。由松濤館創始人船越義珍所創立。以力道十足的拳法與踢技見長，強調型與對打訓練的深化。作為奧運競技項目，為全球最廣泛習練的空手風格。在國際舞台上被認可為日本武道的代表性傳承。

源自沖繩的傳統武道空手，在2020年東京奧運會上首次被正式採納為競技項目。經由國際空手聯盟的規範化與競技化，實現了傳統武道與現代體育的融合。這使空手在全球青少年中迅速普及，其文化與體育影響力不斷擴大。

由東恩納寬量在沖繩創設的空手流派，受中國武術影響。以剛柔調和為基本理念，強調呼吸法的獨特修行體系為其特色。以擁有首里城的那霸為中心發展，以型「三戰」的嚴格練習著稱。現為現代空手競技的主流流派之一，在世界各地廣泛實踐。