Echoes of Tradition

Listening to Okinawa is a growing archive for karate practitioners who want to understand Okinawan karate beyond technique alone.

Rooted in Seibukan lineage and open to other Okinawan traditions, the archive explores the culture, history, relationships, and training principles that shape Okinawa’s martial arts while welcoming thoughtful contributions from practitioners, teachers, and researchers. Interested in contributing? Contact us to share your work.

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INTERVIEWS

LISTENING TO OKINAWA KARATE ARCHIVES

Category: INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS – Conversations on Karate, Movement and Understanding – Video Playlist
Interview with Hanshi Zenpo Shimabukuro — Kata and Waza
Master Zenpo Shimabukuro Interview – YOUR BODY BECOMES THE WEAPON

INTERVIEWS

LISTENING TO OKINAWA KARATE ARCHIVES

Category: INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS – Conversations on Karate, Movement and Understanding – Video Playlist

Interview with Hanshi Zenpo Shimabukuro — Kata and Waza

Master Zenpo Shimabukuro Interview – YOUR BODY BECOMES THE WEAPON

Category: INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS – Conversations on Karate, Movement and Understanding – Video Playlist

Interview with Hanshi Zenpo Shimabukuro — Kata and Waza

Master Zenpo Shimabukuro Interview – YOUR BODY BECOMES THE WEAPON