Okinawa, birthplace of Karate. Unfortunately, this gift of karate has been abused by frauds outside of its border. As avid and grateful practitioner of this wonderful art, it is my intent to stop such misused of this cultural treasure. This list are for those who are seeking to train and study the true karate from Okinawa. Please note that this is not a comprehensive nor a final listing of all Okinawan Karate. It will be updated daily.
If the styles aren't listed here, if could be ONE reason:
1) It does not exist
Legends:[ active ] - Style is still in practiced
[ renamed ] - Same Style but different name
[ Unknown ] - More research needed.
[ Undetermined ] - More Research required.
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Goju Ryu - Founded by Chojun Miyagi [ active ]
Gohaku-Kai - Founded by Tokashiki Iken [ Status: active ]
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Ishimine Ryu - Founded by Shinyei Kaneshima [status: Unknown]
Isshin-Ryu Karate - Founded by Tatsuo Shimabuku [ active ]
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Kobayashi Ryu - Founded by Choshin Chibana [ active ]
Kojo Ryu - Founded by Kojo Uekata [Status: Unknown]
Kushin Ryu - Founded by Shintaro Yoshizato [Status: unknown]
Kishaba Juku Karate - Founded by Chokei Kishaba [ active ]
Kushin Ryu Karate - Kiyotada Sannsuke Ueshima [Status: unknown]
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Matsubayashi Ryu - Founded by Shoshin Nagamine [ active ]
Motobu Kempo - Founded by Choki Motubo [ status: undetermine ]
Motobu Udon Di - Founded by Seikichi Uehara [ status: undetermine ]
Matsumura Shorin-Ryu - Founded by Nabe Matsumura [ active ]
Matsumura Orthodox - Founded by Sokon Matsumura [ active ]
Matsumura Kenpo - Founded by Kuda Yuichi [ active ]
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Naha-Te - Founder: Kanryo Higaonna [ Renamed:Goju Ryu]
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Okinawa Kenpo - Founded by Shigeru Nakamura [ active ]
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Ryū-te - Founded by Taika Seiyu Oyata [ active ]
Ryuei Ryu Karate - Founded by Kenko Nakaima [ active ]
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Sakunai Hayashi Ryu - Founded by Zenpo Shimabukuro [ active ]
Shuri Te - Founder ( Unknown) [ Renamed: Shorin Ryu }
Shorin Ryu - Founded by Sokun Matsumura [ active ]
Seibukan Shorin Ryu - Founded by Zenryo Shimabukuru [ active ]
Shobayashi Ryu - Founded by Eizo Shimabokuro [ active ]
Shorinji Ryu - Founded by Joen Nakazato [ active ]
Shinpan Shiroma Shito Ryu - Founded by Shinpan Shiroma [ Status: Unknown ]
Shogen Ryu - Founded by Kensei Taba [ active ]
Shorin Ryu Kyudokan - Founded by Yuchoku Higa [ active ]
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Tomari Te - Founder ( Unknown )[ReNamed: Shorin Ryu ]
Toon ryu - Founded by Kyuda Juhatsu [ active ]
Tozan Ryu - Founded by Shinsuke Kaneshima [ Status: Unknown]
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Uechi-ryu - Founded by Kanbun Uechi [ active ]
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Disclaimer: These list are my personal compilations and research. The criteria I used to determined what constitute its ligitimacy is simple. The Karate styles listed above have already been established in pre-war and post war Okinawa . Styles established outside of Okinawa will not be included and subject to 買い主の危険負担 Kainushi no kiken futan (buyer bears the risk).
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