Meibukan Magazine ., — 2004 . — 19 p . — ISSN: 1572-5316 English Meibukan Magazine ( 2004 - 2009 ) about martial arts , history , techniques , styles , interviews and more . Meibukan is an initiative of enthusiastic martial arts practitioners . Aim of this web based magazine is to spread the knowledge and spirit of the martial arts . In a non profitable manner Meibukan Magazine draws attention to the historical , spiritual and technical backgrounds of the martial arts . Starting point are the teachings of Okinawan karate - do . As House of the Pure Martial Arts , however , Meibukan Magazine offers a home to the various authentic martial arts traditions.