Lecture Notes on Martial Arts History

These flashcards cover the key figures, styles, and concepts related to the history and development of martial arts as discussed in the lecture notes.

Bodhidharma

An Indian monk who introduced martial arts to China around the 5th century AD.

Kusanku

A Chinese martial artist who traveled to Okinawa in 1761 to demonstrate martial arts techniques.

Shorin

Means 'Small Forest', referencing the Shaolin Temple in China.

Shorin-Ryu

A style of karate developed in Okinawa influenced by early karate traditions.

Eizo Shimabukuro

A practitioner awarded the 10th Dan by Kanken Toyama in 1959, known for his role in Shobayashi Shorin-Ryu.

Tatsuo Shimabukuro

The founder of Isshin-Ryu Karate and brother of Eizo Shimabukuro.

Kanken Toyama

The founder of Shudokan Karate, a significant figure in Okinawan martial arts.

Pinan kata

A set of kata formulated by Anko Itosu, foundational in many karate styles.

Shudokan Karate

A style emphasizing larger, more circular movements compared to other karate styles.

Empi kata

One of the oldest katas in karate, introduced to Japan by Gichin Funakoshi.

Walter Todd

A martial artist who played a key role in bringing Shudokan Karate to the United States, holding multiple Dan ranks.

Shotokan Karate

A style of karate developed by Gichin Funakoshi that features longer movements than Shorin-Ryu.

Traditional weapons in Okinawan martial arts

Include Long Bo, Sai, Kama, Tonfa, Nunchaku, and the Oar.

Major towns linked with early karate in Okinawa

Shuri, Naha, and Tomari.

Kata associated with Chojun Miyagi

Seiunchin is a kata associated with this influential karate master.