Monday, June 2, 2025

Karamidi performed by Shikiya Kiyomatsu, 1977.




Karamidi means hojo-jutsu, or rope binding. The word consists of "karameru" (karamiyun in Okinawan, bind) and di/ti (hand). In the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom, karamidi was used by Ufuchiku (police chief) and Chikusaji (police officer). Karamidi in Motobu Udundi are directly transmitted from Motobu Choyu sensei.

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