Tomari-te

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Tomari-Te refers to a tradition of martial arts originating from the village of Tomari, Okinawa. Based on an underground empty-handed fighting style native to Okinawa, Tomari-Te arose largely through the influence of Chinese diplomats and other personages skilled in ch'uan fa, such as Wang Ji, Anan, and Ason, in the late 17th century. Along with Naha-Te and Shuri-te, Tomari-te belongs to a family of martial arts that were collectively defined as Tode-jutsu or To-de.

Important Okinawan masters of Tomari-Te:

• Matsumora Kosaku
• Oyadomari Kokan
• Yamazato Gikei

Important katas:

• Ananku
• Wankan
• Tomari Passai

[edit] References

Tomari-Te: The Place of the Old To-De. Retrieved on July 25, 2005.

Koshinrin School of Karate: Katas. Retrieved on July 25, 2005.

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