Judging from the historical data, I am afraid that Mr. Zhihua's formal education is only junior high school level. 1900, 15-year-old Mr Zhihua left Okinawa No.1 Middle School and went to Anhengmen, Fuzhou to study boxing (at that time, China was still in the Qing Dynasty, but the situation in Asia was not optimistic this year when Eight-Nation Alliance invaded, which also led to the opening of Asia to the western world and the diversification of people's livelihood. The first batch of Okinawa immigrants entered Hawaii in 1900, and a large number of Okinawa people immigrated to the United States. John Hills, a karate historian, mentioned in his book that "Mr. Zhihua Chaoxin is a karate master, but he is too direct in dealing with people and basically has no education." This is also reflected in his teaching style. Once, he taught a student to fight back and let a student hit him, but when the student hit him, his husband didn't hide, and he kept complaining that the student had no fighting spirit. This kind of fist didn't stop, which embarrassed the students.
However, although there is no data showing that Zhihua Chaoxin later returned to regular schools to continue his studies, it does not mean that he did not receive a good education. I think being too straightforward is just a personal character. In addition, Mr. Zhihua is not obsessed with shortcomings, but also actively communicates with the outside world, accepts interviews, and communicates with later US troops. I'm afraid this kind of mind and communication skills are not possessed by illiterate people. Then let's discuss Mr. Zhihua's cultural level from three points.
As the leader of the karate circle at that time, he also had to communicate and even debate with others and publish articles in newspapers. If he is illiterate, it is almost impossible to become a leader.
First of all, the teacher who knew Hua Chaoxin and Fu Anheng were famous scholars and officials in Okinawa at that time. Weizhou has a distinguished family background and is loyal from generation to generation. Anzhou Anheng received China's classic education from childhood, studied Confucianism, made a fuss, and learned calligraphy and painting. His literary talent, bachelor's degree and personality were all affirmed by the King of Ryukyu at that time, so that he was above ten thousand officials and achieved a position similar to that of China's prime minister. Until 1879, Emperor Meiji of Japan abolished the Ryukyu Queen, he still had a lot of wealth and a high reputation. In addition, Anzhou Anheng was also a karate teacher at Okinawa Prefectural University and Teachers College at that time.
Influenced by Confucianism, Mr. Zhou attached great importance to the relationship between teachers and students. According to some data, Mr. Zhou has always been kind but strict with his students, playing a role similar to that of a father, and his character is also very strict, which can really be described as "keeping his word and acting according to his word".
In view of Mr. Zhou's classical Confucian higher education, high official position and his status as a master, his disciples will be influenced to some extent. At that time, the Wu family had such a close relationship with their master and apprentice that it was hard to imagine that Mr. Zhou would get along with an illiterate person for 15. At least, I think Mr. Zhou continued to educate Mr. Zhihua informally. As a noble family, Mr. Zhou also pursues Confucianism, such as omniscient, omniscient and proficient in six arts. Therefore, he would certainly teach his disciples about culture, philosophy, martial arts and art. At that time, Zhihua Chaoxin, who was only 65,438+05 years old, was in a good time to learn. Mo Bao, which is widely circulated in the world, can prove that Mr Zhihua also loves calligraphy and can write poems, haiku and Ryukyu songs, which is definitely beyond the reach of an illiterate.
Secondly, John Hills also pointed out that at that time, Mr. Zhihua Chaoxin was the only one in the field of martial arts among the titles of the most outstanding talents from all walks of life awarded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Sports, and those who were eligible to be awarded this title at that time were at least well educated. Japanese education departments should be responsible for students and should not set a bad example. Moreover, the Japanese government, which was trying to popularize education and preserve Japanese traditions at that time, would not award such an honor to a person with low educational level and poor Japanese, let alone be received by the emperor.
Thirdly, Mr Zhihua has made outstanding achievements in karate academic research. At that time, he served as the president of Ryukyu Tang Hand Research Association, and even transformed his Dojo into Tang Hand Research Association. 1938, Mr. Zhihua Chaoxin and other karate predecessors and Mr. Zhong Zongyuan, a famous scholar and teacher at that time, wrote and published The Complete Works of Karate, which could not be completed without solid writing skills. In the month of 1963, Mr. Zhihua once said, "When you are training, you must concentrate on karate wholeheartedly ... It is not enough to learn only the movements, but also the art and philosophy involved." Judging from these viewpoints and deeds, Mr. Zhihua's knowledge is also very high, even though he has no formal diploma.
(The second row 1 On the right is Mr. Nakasone Genji, and on the right is Mr. Zhihua Chaoxin. )
So, has Mr Zhihua Chaoxin received a good education? Formally speaking, it is true that you have no higher education, but from the above three aspects, I am afraid that this argument of "illiteracy" is too arbitrary.
Mr. Zhihua Chaoxin never seems to have the aura of "God", and his deeds are mostly approachable and rarely legendary. I hope this little talk can restore you to a real karate person and encourage yourself to be a man with both civil and military skills.