URASOE, Okinawa Prefecture--Nobuko Oshiro didn't back off when her instructor of an Okinawan-style dance suggested that she take karate to improve her dance steps. “I found that a karate dojo ...

There was much rejoicing in Okinawa Prefecture over Ryo Kiyuna becoming the first Okinawan native to win an Olympic gold medal after the southernmost prefecture returned to Japanese sovereignty ...

When Oshiro struggled to move in step, the instructor suggested she take some side lessons in karate — the martial art ...

Originating in Okinawa, Miyagi-Do is the Miyagi family's karate legacy emphasizing self-defense, spiritual enlightenment, and self-betterment. Miyagi-Do is eternally remembered for the unusual ...

“Health and fitness play a huge role in learning karate. It’s a very physical activity and we train hard to be in great ...

Its popularity has surged following the inclusion, and an increasing number of karate fans all over the world are visiting Okinawa to learn the martial art in its birth place. There are said to be ...

Picks up where the first movie (Karate Kid) leaves off. Mr. Miyagi and Daniel take a trip to Okinawa to visit Mr Miyagi's dying father. After arriving Mr Miyagi finds he still has feelings for an ...