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Karate Day 2026

On October 25 in 1936, prominent Okinawan masters gathered in Naha and formally adopted the term Kara-Te 唐手 (empty hand). The masters present included Hanashiro Chomo (1869-1945), Kyan Chotoku (1870-1945), Motobu Choki (1871-1944), Miyagi Chojun (1888-1953), Kiyoda Juhatsu (1886-1967, Chibana Chosin (1885-1969), and Shinpan Shiroma (1890-1954). In commemoration of this event, October 25th is designated as Karate Day in Okinawa, with demonstrations and events held in Naha.

Members of PSKC celebrated Karate Day 2026 on October 25 with the THON 5K in the morning, supporting the Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, raising funds for childhood cancer research and family support.

Followed by a hike up Mt. Nittany to enjoy the fall foliage and to practice kata on the mountain top.

Karate Day 2025 OCT 25

Members of the Penn State Karate Club participated in the Multicultural Unity Fair on October 25th, sharing the Okinawan intangible cultural asset of Karate with State College community members. Following the Isshin Ryu demonstration, community members were invited to participate in Fukyugata Dai Ichi.

Afterward, some of the PSKC members hiked to the top of Mt. Nittany for the colourful autumn views and to practice “Kata on the Mountaintop”.

View of Penn State University main campus from the top of Mt. Nittany.

Karate Day

October 25th is “Karate Day” in Okinawa

On this day in 1936, prominent Okinawan masters gathered in Naha and formally adopted the term Kara-Te 唐手 (empty hand). The masters present included Hanashiro Chomo (1869-1945), Kyan Chotoku (1870-1945), Motobu Choki (1871-1944), Miyagi Chojun (1888-1953), Kiyoda Juhatsu (1886-1967, Chibana Chosin (1885-1969), and Shinpan Shiroma (1890-1954).
*The three highlighted in bold text are Shimabuku Tatsuo’s teachers.

OKINAWA KARATE SPIRIT〜沖縄県空手振興課公式チャネル〜 channel on
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC176Q7L3JfTmYBzDDPk2UhA

More information:
https://karate-event.jp/en/