“The Martial Art of Peace,” the essence of Okinawa Karate, performed by 5 top Karate figures for Karate Day celebration
From right to left: Masanobu Sakugawa, Yoshitaka Taira, Naonobu Ahagon, Zempo Shimabukuro, and Masahiro Nakamoto, all performing commemorative martial arts demonstrations for Karate Day. October 25, the Okinawa Karate Kaikan Special Dojo in Tomigusuku.
October 26, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
As part of the celebration of “Karate Day” on October 25, five of the Okinawa Karate world’s top figures performed a commemorative martial arts demonstration in dedication to the new holiday at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan in Tomigusuku.
In front of an audience of about 200 people from both Okinawa and abroad, the group of Karate heavy-hitters magnificently demonstrated the essence of the world-renown Okinawa Karate, sending the message both far and wide that, “Okinawa is the birthplace of Karate.”
Choko Kiyuna, president of the Okinawa Dento Karatedo Shinkokai, gave opening remarks where after making his formal greeting, he emphasized that Karate, which has helped in the revitalization of Okinawa, was the, “martial art of peace.” He stated that his intention as, “wanting very much for this martial arts demonstration to serve as a cornerstone for peace in the coming year.”
For the demonstration, performances included “Tokuminu-kun” by Masanobu Sakugawa (Shorinji-ryu, Hanshi 9th dan), “Tomari-chintu” by Yoshitaka Taira (Matsubayashi-ryu Hanshi 10th dan), “Kusankudai” by Naonobu Ahagon (Shorin-ryu, Hanshi 10th dan), “Seisan,” by Zempo Shimabukuro (Shorin-ryu, Hanshi 10th dan) and “Maezato nu nunchaku” by Okinawan Intangible Cultural Property holder Masahiro Nakamoto (Kobudo, Hanshi 10th dan.
On October 28, the Karate Day Celebration Martial Arts Demonstration Festival took place on Kokusai Dori in Naha.
(English translation by T&CT and Sam Grieb)
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