The World Oshukai Okinawa Dojo was featured in today’s newspaper!
The article highlighted our new challenge: teaching Okinawan traditional karate using only the Okinawan language (Uchinaaguchi) at elementary schools in the prefecture.
From our Dojo, Ms.TAIRA Yoshino and Mr.OSHIRO Kohei did the program.
In Okinawa, one of the major issues we face is how to pass down our unique local language to the next generation, as it is gradually disappearing.
Through this program, we hoped to create an opportunity for children to learn both the language and the cultural traditions of Okinawa in an enjoyable way, using karate as a familiar and accessible form of martial arts.
We sincerely hope that this experience will inspire children to take interest in the traditional culture that exists right beneath their feet, and that—just like karate—it will encourage them to broaden their perspectives toward the world.
URL:
https://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/1724770
