Motobu Naoki·Aug 25, 2024Yabu Kentsū’s Evaluation of Itosu AnkōThe day after the obituary of Itosu Ankō that I introduced previously, a more detailed report based on an interview with Yabu Kentsū was…A response icon1
Motobu Naoki·Aug 22, 2024The 1915 Death Report of Itosu AnkōItosu Ankō is a big name in karate history. It seems that there are hardly any Shuri-te schools today that haven’t been influenced by Itosu…A response icon1
Motobu Naoki·Jul 31, 2024Is this person Itosu Ankō?As I mentioned earlier, Itosu Ankō is a prominent figure in the history of karate. Therefore, karate researchers have been desperately…A response icon1
Motobu Naoki·Jul 25, 2024How Long Did Itosu Ankō’s Students Study Under Him?Itosu Ankō is a big name in karate history. Therefore, in the styles established by Itosu Sensei’s students, there is a tendency to take…A response icon2
Motobu Naoki·Jun 19, 2024Itosu Ankō in the Ishimine PeriodYamauchi Seihin (March 9, 1890 — March 17, 1986) was a scholar of Ryukyuan classical music. He also studied karate under Itosu Ankō as a…
