Okinawa-te ---> Karate

[hEmPY]

I've been readin karate history, and I found out that karate is only a sport version of more deadly okinawa-te made by son of Gichin Funakoshi. So, is it (okinawa-te) is still deadly or is it forgotten? Where can I find the info on it?

[medic06]

Keep reading. . . . .

[HtTKar]

Keep reading. . . . .

perfect.

http://www.all-karate.com/okinawa_te_to_de.php

After reading this one, click on the link for Shuri-te to learn more about the roots of modern karate.

[Cobra_nVidia]

Okinawan-Te is an indigenous fighting form in Okinawa, and was really synthesized with White Crane Kempo (Kung Fu) by Sakugawa, who was taught by Kusanku ("Kanku") and led to Shuri-Te