The influence of Western Military Practices and Japanese Militarism on Contemporary Karate

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Abstract

This paper will focus on the transition of contemporary Karate-dō from a semi secretive Okinawan folk art to a global combat sport. An historical overview of Budō (Japanese martial arts) will be provided post the Meiji Restoration (1868) with particular attention given to the Taishō (1912-1926) and early Shōwa periods (1926-1989). The introduction of Karate-dō to mainland Japan will be examined. The paper will further consider the influence of western military practices and Japanese militarism in relation to teaching methods present in contemporary Karate-dō.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jun 2024
EventUnravelling and De-Colonising World Knowledge: Sharing Alternative Ways of Thinking and Knowing - Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Duration: 27 Jun 202427 Jun 2024

Conference

ConferenceUnravelling and De-Colonising World Knowledge: Sharing Alternative Ways of Thinking and Knowing
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCardiff
Period27/06/2427/06/24

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