Tode – China Hand

$15.00

In 1936, senior Okinawan karate masters decided to rename Karate (China Hand)  Karate (Empty Hand) 空手. The decision was made at a meeting organized by the Ryukyu Shinpo newspaper in the Showa Kaikan, Naha, Okinawa.

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Description

Present at the meeting were karate legends; Chomo Hanashiro, Chotoku Kyan, Choki Motobu, Choshin Chibana, Juhatsu Kiyoda and Chojun Miyagi. Both characters are pronounced “kara” so this decision have have been a politically correct of dealing with the fact that Japan was now at war with Manchuria (China) following the Mukden Incident of 1931

Additional information

Weight .1 lbs
Style

Gyosho, Kaisho

Color

Black, Japanese Gold, Red, White, Gold Luster, Silver Luster, Navy Blue, Midnight Blue, Brown

Placement

Left Chest, Lower Lapel