CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE RELATED TO OKINAWAN & MARTIAL ARTS WITH WEAPONRY (14TH-19th CENTURIES)

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Year

Relevant Matters

Educational/ Cultural Matters

1372

Chuzan King Satto paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty, China.

1392

Chinese Kenpo introduced around this time.

A group of 36 experts naturalized from Fukien Province, China

1404

First visit of Sapposhi Chinese envoys to Ryukyu.

1429

King Shohashi unified the 3 Ryukyu kingdoms.

1458

The Gosamaru - Amawari Revolt

Bankoku Shinryo Bell (The Bridge Between Nations Bell) cast.

1470

Shoen (Kanemaru) enthroned.

1524

Belt Ranking Created.

6-colored hachimaki system established.

1609

Shimazu Clan invaded Ryukyu.

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1614

An article on Seiho Gusukuma (Kin Kasho in Chinese) in the official history book 'Kyuyo' mentioned that "The Soho Method was seen

1683

17th Sapposhi to Ryukyu (Ambassador: Oshu)

Oshu wrote 'Ambassador's Miscellanea on Ryukyu'

1756

19th Sapposhi to Ryukyu (Ambassador: Zenkai)
It is said that Kusanku-zuiko, Karate Sakugawa and Chatan Yara nu kenpo were introduced on this occasion

1762

Ryosho Tobe wrote "Oshima Notes.h(including notes on Kusanku, Bubishi and Kumiaijutsu.)

1804

Kishin Teruya born in Tomari

1809

Sokon Matumura born in Shuri

1816

British warships Lyra and Alceste visited Ryukyu.

1829

Kosaku Matsumora (Bushi Matsumora) born in Tomari.

1831

Anko Itosu born in Shuri

1853

Kanryo Higaonna born in Naha.

Commodore Perry's 'Black Ships' visited Ryukyu.

1866

Kentsu Yabu born in Shuri.

1868

Gichin Funakoshi born in Shuri. (Birth Registration: 1870)

1869

Chomo Hanashiro born in Shuri.

1870

Choki Motobu born in Shuri.

1872

Ryukyu Clan was established by Meiji Government

1877

Kanbun Uechi born in Motobu.

1879

Meiji Government abolished Ryukyu Clan and established Okinawa Prefecture

1885

Choshin Chibana born in Shuri.

1887

Jhuhatu Kyoda born in Shuri.

1888

Chojun Miyagi born in Naha.

1889

Kenwa Mabuni born in Naha.

Clay tile roofing deregulated.

1890

Shinpan Shiroma born in Shuri.

Imperial Rescript on Education issued.

1891

Hohan Soken born in Nishihara.

1894

Shigeru Nakamura born in Nago.

Gisuke Sasamori's 'Nanto Tanken' (Exploring the Southern Islands) published.

1897

Shinsuke Kaneshima born in Yonabaru.
Around this time, karate clubs were established in Dai-ichi Junior High School, Municipal Commercial High School and professional training schools, etc.

1898

Seiko Higa born in Naha.

1901

Karate included into regular curriculum in Dai-ichi Junior High School and teacher's school.

1904

Anko Itosu instructed karate in High school as a temporary .
Kentsu Yabu instructed karate in Teachers'School as a temporary.
lecturer. The character "‹óŽè"was used for the first time.

1905

Chomo Hanashiro instructed karate in High school.

1907

Shoshin Nagamine was born in Tomari, Naha.

1908

Anko Itosu advised "The 10 Articles of Karate" to educational affairs section of the prefecture.

1910

Yuchoku Higa was born in Naha.
Kenko Nakaima was born in Naha.

Okinawa Prefectural Library was founded.

1911

Kanei Uechi was born in Motobu.

"Ko Ryukyu (Ancient Ryukyu)" by Fuyu Iha was published.

1912

Meitoku Yagi was born in Naha.
The First Fleet called at Nakagusuku Bay.
Petty officers took karate lessons at Daiichi Prefectural Junior High School.

1921

Crown Prince dropped into the port on his way of overseas cruising, and watched Enbu in the great hall of Shuri Castle.

1922

Education Ministry-hosted The 1st Sports Exposition was held in Tokyo.Gichin Funakoshi went to Tokyo to commentate.
"Ryukyu Kempo: Karate" by Gichin Funakoshi was published.

1927

Kentsu Yabu instructed karate in Los Angeles and Hawaii,U.S.A.

1930

Chojun Miyagi assumed the post of Karate Dpt. Head, Athletic Association

1934

Chojun Miyagi instructed karate in Hawaii.

1936

"Round-table talk on Karate"(Sponsored by The Ryukyu Shinpo) was held at Showa Kaikan Hall.

1945

The 2nd World War ended.

1955

"Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai", (Ancient Weapons Promotion and Preservation Society) was founded.

1961

Okinawa Karate-do Association was founded (1st President : Choshin Chibana)

1965

1st High School Karate-do Championship was held.

1967

Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei (All Japan Karate Federation)was founded. (1st President: Shoshin Nagamine)

Tatsuhiro Oshiro won the Akutagawa Prize.

1969

1st All Japan Karate Championship Tournament was held (At Nihon Budo-Kan; Okinawan karate masters were invited and gave Enbu Exihibition)

Chuo High School Boxing Team won All-Japan Championship

1984

Tsuguo Sakumoto won Men's Division of 7th World Karate-do Championship (held at: Netherlands)

1987

Monuments of Kanryo Higaonna and Chojun Miyagi were erected.
Men & Women overall victory in "Karate-do" Division, 42nd National Sports Festival (Autumn Session "Kaiho-Kokutai") (at Urasoe High School)

1989

1st Okinawa Prefectural Karate-do Bugei Festival was held.

Groundbreaking Ceremonry of Main Palace of Shuri Castle

1987

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1990

The First Worldwide Uchinanchu (Okinawans) Festival was held.
Main Events: "Karate and Ancient Martial Arts Exchange Festival" and "Japan-China Martial Arts Exchange Demonstration" (held at: Urasoe Civic Hall)

1991

1st Goju-ryu World Karate-do Championship (held at: Naha Civic Gymnagium)

1992

Demonstration held in Shuri Castle Festival was held.
1st Karate-do Merit Medals (received to Shoshin Nagamine, Yuchoku Higa, Meitoku Yagi) Sponsored by: The Ryukyu Shinpo

Shuri Castle Park opened.

1993

Special Demonstration of Okinawa Karate and Ancient Martial Arts was held in 8th International Bugei Festival (France)

1995

Pre-World Okinawan Karate/ Ancient Martial Arts Chamionship was held.

1997

Three men recognized as Intangible Cultural Assets of Okinawa Prefecture in the field of Okinawan karate and martial arts with weaponry (Meitoku Yagi, Shoshin Nagamine, Seiki Itokazu)

Okinawa Kenritsu Budokan (Prefectural Martial Arts Pavilion) completed.

2000

Okinawa Karate/ Kobudo World Tournament held at Prefectural Martial Arts Pavilion)
Six men recognized as Intangible Cultural Assets of Okinawa Prefecture in the field of Okinawan karate and martial arts with weaponry (Jyoen Nakazato, Shugoro Nakazato, Ryuko Tomoyose, Koshin Iha, Katsuya Miyahira, Kosei Wakugawa)

2001

3rd Worldwide Uchinanchu (Okinawans) Festival held.
Main events: 'Karate/Kobudo Exchange Festival

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