Motobu Choki
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Unknown testimonial by Gima Makoto (1983)
Gima Makoto (儀間真謹, 1896–1989) is one of the most important eyewitnesses to the early development of karate on the Japanese mainland. He is best known for assisting Funakoshi Gichin (1868–1957) during the historic karate demonstration at the Kōdōkan in Tōkyō in 1922. On that occasion, Funakoshi performed the kata Kūsankū, while Gima demonstrated Naihanchi. Funakoshi… Continue reading
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Review: Motobu book from 1932 newly translated
Motobu Chōki 本部 朝基 (1870–1944) is one of today’s best-known representatives of Ryūkyū martial arts and an important contemporary witness of Okinawa in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Not only did he learn from Matsumura, Matsumora, Tokumine and Sakuma, he was also a student of Itosu Ankō (1831–1915) for several years, under… Continue reading
Investigations into the history of karate 