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Karate’s farmer origin myth took root after Okinawa’s elite lost power in 1879

When Japan absorbed the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1879, its aristocrats lost their privileged status, setting the stage for a lasting myth about karate’s origins. Jesse Enkamp challenges the familiar story of ...
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Karate’s origin myth collapsed when Okinawa’s aristocrats lost power and secrets in 1879

The long-cherished tale that karate was created by oppressed Okinawan farmers unraveled after the fall of the Ryukyu kingdom in 1879, when Japan abolished the old class system. This moment forced ...
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Karate History Made At Southern African Open

Karate made martial arts history by hosting the third Southern Africa WUKF Open Championship, featuring international competition and the national debut of Kobudo weapon arts.The championship was held ...