Karate Training at Shuri Castle

Prefecture Okinawa, Japan
 

  Shinpan Shiroma instructing High School Students in front of Shuri Castle, 1937

   Shuri Court

Symbol of  Prefecture Okinawa

The symbolism of Okinawa national flag: The outer red circle symbalizes ocean that surrounds Okinawa from far and wide.  The white circle refers to peace loving Okinawa and the inner red circle stands for the global development of Okinawa.  

  Meeting of the Masters 

  Okinawa,  1936

 Front-from right) Chojun Miyagi, Chomo Hanashiro, Kentsu Yabu, Chotoku Kyan
(Back-from right) Genwa Nakasone, Choshin Chibana, Choryo Maeshiro, Shinpan Shiroma

Gathering of Karate Masters at

1992 re-opening of Shuri Castle

 L-R  Shugoro Nakazato, Katsuya Miyahira,

        Seikichi Uehara, Meitoku Yagi,

        Shoshin Nagamine & Ychoku Higa

   Kyan, Chotoku second from left, 1941

Matayoshi Shinpo (left side)

training with suruchin

 Hidari Mitsu Domoe

The royal crest of the Ryukyu kingdom in Okinawa.  The royal mark is composed of three arms which symbolize the union of three kingdoms into one: