Ryukyu Kingdom
An island monarchy centred on Shuri, shaped by maritime exchange, changing relations with China and Japan, and its abolition in the nineteenth century.
Ryukyu Kingdom
Shuri Castle
The Ryukyu Kingdom’s royal centre in Naha, understood through its archaeological remains, reconstructed buildings, court functions and continuing restoration.
Shuri-te
Shuri-te names karate transmission associated with the Ryukyu royal capital and teachers such as Sokon Matsumura and Ankō Itosu.
Okinawan Karate
Okinawan Karate developed from Ryukyuan martial traditions and later formed many lineages; it is a cultural family, not one uniform style.