Shorin-ryu Karate

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 collective term for ancient Okinawan martial arts using farm tools and daily implements as weapons. Features specialized weapons including nunchaku, tonfa, sai, and bo staff. Developed by commoners during Ryukyu Kingdom weapon restrictions, it evolved alongside Okinawan karate. Officially adopted in WKF World Championships in 2000.

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。

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.

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.

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.