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About the large number of karate associations
The reason for the numerous associations and federations in karate lies primarily in its nature. The number of active karateka increased significantly when various masters began to accept more than a handful of students and karate was introduced into school education at the beginning of the 20th century. With the spread of karate to Japan… Continue reading
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Review: Compendium of classical texts from the Tokugawa period
For the academic study of karate, it is also important to think outside the box. I always look to see what’s new on the market and what scholarly approach the authors have chosen for their research of other martial arts disciplines. Historical texts are an indispensable source for the study of Japanese martial arts. However,… Continue reading
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