Okinawan Karate Kobudo #23 Gichin Funakoshi

Okinawan Karate and Kobudo Legends #23. Gichin Funakoshi: Shotokan. Gichin Funakoshi; an Okinawan; was asked to to go Japan and introduce the mainland to this rare and beautiful art form known as karate and that is exactly what he did. He demonstrated his skil and intellect in such a way that he and his art were well accepted by the Japanese martial arts community; including names like Kano who became a close friend and promoter of Funakoshi's karate. Approx. 28 minutes. RS-0629.