Karate is practiced by more than 60 million people around the world, and its roots are in Okinawa. Okinawan karate, the most traditional form, is known for the brutal power of its blows. But that power is cultivated with the intention never to unleash it. This time we explore the paradox of training the body into a weapon that ideally should never be used. Our expert guest is Kiyoshi Tsuha, who has been practicing Okinawan karate for over 50 years. And in Plus One, the basics of Okinawan karate.
| Title | Japanology Plus - Season 4 Episode 4 Okinawan Karate |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary, Talk |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Cast | Peter Barakan |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | ジャパノロジー・プラス |
| Keyword | japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society |
| First Air Date | Apr 03, 2014 |
| Last Air date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Season | 12 Season |
| Episode | 325 Episode |
| Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 7.80/ 10 by 4.00 users |
| Popularity | 53.183 |
| Language | English, Japanese |
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