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In the 16th century, Japan's most southern clan, the powerful Satsuma clan, invaded Okinawa. They colonized Okinawa for use as a trading post with China. They also levied taxes on their goods. These events forced the people of Okinawa to secretly develop the so-called " Te". In addition to the weaponless fighting methods, Okinawans were using their farm tools for defense and developing fighting systems. These systems were referred to as "Te", meaning hands, techniques, and methods. In combination with the influence of Chinese techniques it was often called "Kara", referring to the Tang Dynasty of China, that there was a sense of more preciousness as today's foreign goods, and "Te", techniques.