wow. wow. so, okinawa s most famous export, perhaps, is karate. uh-huh. when most of us think of karate, we think of striking. exclusively. is that an accurate representation of what you re doing? from the basis of okinawan karate, it was used primarily as defensive art. in other words, being able to, you know, control and subdue the opponent. usually if you could in a humane way, but then if you had to finish them, then you had the ability to finish them. the striking is important, but a lot of the technique is not about striking. it s about submission techniq techniques. some of that is to do with kyushu, attacking nervepoints.
dried sea snake wrapped in kombu and slow simmered. burdoch root slow cooked. okinawan tarro, flash cooked and dressed with sugar and soy. and shoulder dredged insteamed. you have described that you were s shocked and surprised to see the japanese soldiers, their treatment of okinawans was not good during the battle. after the united states abandoned okinawa, the defense forces issued the order. all the military people, all the civilians, you cannot use other
japan, and yet what percentage of the military base s are here on okinawa? almost all of them. okinawa seems to be asked to make a lot of sacrifices for the mainland. will that ever step? you are not in my backyard. yes, yes. just might be the . to clean the oceans, to start a movement, or lead a country. it may not be obvious yet, but one of these kids is going to change the world. we just need to make sure she has what she needs. welcome to windows 10. the future starts now for all of us.
sashimi. also caught this morning, some sea snails for the grill, and mazuko, seaweed which can be cooked but today is enjoyed raw. and local prawns eaten either raw or grilled, or both. that looks awesome. off with the head? there s more. local beef grilled and then tossed with moyashi, seasoned bean sprouts. we will need our energy, it appears. tagumi is as old school a martial art as it gets. no ring, no octagon. the rules are simple. known as okinawan sumo whoa. it looks easy. it s not. your hands are wrapped in your
difference. right. you know right away, i mean, it s got two parlors, strip clubs, vape shops. also, you know, it s very loud. that s a big issue. tourism is probably the future of okinawa. you have beautiful weather. beaches. if the bases leave, it s going to be big hotels and resorts and golf courses. which is worse? chinese tourists or american marines? i ll stick with the marines. . semper fide. not everyone agrees. okinawans may be laid back but it s a political hot bed of activism, provoked by what okinawans see as high-handed