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Karate originated in the Ryukyu Islands (now known as Okinawa in Japan). Okinawa at that time was a trade hub for countries like Korea, China, Philippines and Japan.
Okinawan Karate-do and Kobudo. 1  Okinawa is the largest island of a chain located between China and Japan. 2  Martial arts came to Okinawa in the 600's AD from Chinese Buddhist monks. 3  The ban was continued after Okinawa was invaded by Japan in 1609 AD.