Beneath the Banyan - Batson, Nathan
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What lies beneath the movements of kata? Beyond the strikes, locks, and stances, Okinawa's martial traditions carry a spirit-Uchinā Damashī-that has endured centuries of political upheaval, cultural exchange, and hidden practice. In this groundbreaking collection, martial artist and historian Nathan Batson draws from decades of practice and years of careful research to uncover the deeper roots of Karate and Kobudō. From the private training halls of the Ryukyu Kingdom to the crucible of Japanese assimilation and the global spread of karate in the 20th century, these essays explore the…mehr

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What lies beneath the movements of kata? Beyond the strikes, locks, and stances, Okinawa's martial traditions carry a spirit-Uchinā Damashī-that has endured centuries of political upheaval, cultural exchange, and hidden practice. In this groundbreaking collection, martial artist and historian Nathan Batson draws from decades of practice and years of careful research to uncover the deeper roots of Karate and Kobudō. From the private training halls of the Ryukyu Kingdom to the crucible of Japanese assimilation and the global spread of karate in the 20th century, these essays explore the intersection of culture, politics, and combative wisdom. Inside, readers will find: Detailed studies of kata and weapon traditions, including their origins, evolution, and variations across lineages. Contextual explorations of Okinawa's warrior-scholar (yukatchu) class, tributary diplomacy, and the effects of Satsuma occupation. Sidebars on folklore, legends, and cultural practices that shaped the martial way. Concise biographies of forty-five key figures who influenced the transmission of Okinawa's martial heritage. Accessible yet meticulously researched, Beneath the Banyan offers both the dedicated practitioner and the curious reader a guide to the hidden strength within Okinawa's martial culture. It is at once a reference, a narrative, and a tribute to the enduring spirit of Uchinā Damashī. For those who train, it will enrich your understanding of the kata you practice. For those who study, it will illuminate how a small island kingdom forged a martial legacy that now spans the world.
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Nathan Batson has dedicated nearly forty years to exploring and teaching the martial traditions of Okinawa. A lifelong practitioner and researcher, he combines hands-on training with historical study, making karate, kobudō, and tuite accessible to both practitioners and curious readers. He is the founder of the Tyler Karate Academy, where he has taught thousands of students and led seminars across the United States, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Okinawa. A senior instructor within the Okinawa Shōrin-ryū Matsumura Seito Karate and Kobudō Federation (OSMKKF), he holds the title of Renshi, Rokudan (6th degree) in karate and kobudō, and Godan (5th degree) in tuite-jitsu, with additional study in Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū iaidō, Filipino martial arts, judo, and jiu-jitsu. Nathan is the author of Beneath the Banyan: Uchinā Damashī - The Hidden Strength of Okinawan Karate & Kobudō and the Okinawa Kata Encyclopedia: Exploring Ryukyu's Martial Secrets. His forthcoming work, Foundations of Okinawan Tuite: Building a Path to Mastery, explores the often-overlooked grappling principles preserved within Okinawan karate. Inspired by his students and informed by research trips to Okinawa, he writes to preserve and share the enduring Uchinā Damashī, the Okinawan spirit that shapes both culture and martial practice.