Motonaga Tomohiro – The Understanding of Chinkuchi

For the first time, this significant karate text is presented with accurate translation. It describes the words of Kyan Chōtoku’s grandson and allows him to talk about Chinkuchi. The article was also introduced and discussed afterward—enjoy reading it!

In Memory of the Late Nagamine Shōshin sensei (1997)

In my recent article in the Japanese magazine Gekkan Hiden (2024/7), I mentioned some obituaries written by karate practitioners about their peers in Okinawa at the time. The following article is an obituary about Nagamine Shōshin sensei, written by Ishikawa Seitoku. This obituary contains important information that should be further examined in the future.