Okinawan Karate & Kobudo Legends Vol.23 Gichin Funakoshi Shotokan

Gichin Funakoshi an Okinawa was asked to go to 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 skill 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.