According to Oshiro, karate was born during the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom in Okinawa. Whereas various theories abound about the actual origin of the martial art, many schools have since been founded.

Tatsuo Shimada, the current captain of the karate team at Okinawa International University, has idolized Kiyuna for years. In junior high school, Shimada, 21, joined the same karate dojo that ...

Through their practice Bull and Paule would like to build the area’s martial arts community, particularly in weapons’ ...

(Note: Some of my readers have been pining for a "Billy Zabka DVD Collection" -- "Karate Kid," "Just One of the Guys" and "Back to School," with ... Miyagi's father in Okinawa dies, so Miyagi ...

The Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch visited a sword-fighting demonstration led by a local school dedicated to historical European martial arts.

The islands of Okinawa, located in southern Japan, are home to more centenarians—people aged 100 or older—than anywhere else in the world. People living in Okinawa have a lower rate of cancer ...

Music Academy of Karate & Empowerment founder Reneta Music said she prioritizes empowerment, safety and growth in her studio.

Interesting and engaging martial arts practices have significant multi-dimensional meaning and should be encouraged ...

In addition to a weekly class fee, expect to pay for kit and tournament costs. When you're selecting a martial arts school look out for good standards of hygiene and that the equipment and venues ...

The window fell from a CH-53E helicopter (file picture) Part of a US helicopter has crashed on a school in Okinawa, Japan, renewing tensions with the local population. The window dropped on the ...

Cobra Kai is a wildly popular spin-off series of the successful Karate Kid franchise. This sequel show includes many ...