It was brought to the Japanese mainland in the early 20th century during a time of cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the Ryukyuans .
A karate practitioner is called a karateka. Karate was developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom prior to its 19th century annexation by Japan .
karateka. Karate was brought to the Japanese mainland in the early 20th century during a time of cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the Ryukyuans .
A karate practitioner is called a karateka. Karate was developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom prior to its 19th century annexation by Japan .