Mirei | Kinjou

Her finishing moves are a direct homage to her judo roots. The (sweeping hip throw) is executed with a precision that few can match. It is a beautiful, violent arc that sees opponents launched high into the air before crashing down on the mat. Beyond the throws, Kinjou is known for her stiff strikes. Her forearms and kicks carry a distinctive "pop" that echoes through the arena, a testament to her contact style.

Young Okinawan artists like (the queen of Okinawan Hip-Hop) and Manami have cited Kinjou as a primary influence. Awich, in a 2022 interview, said: "Mirei-san taught me that you don't need to speak Tokyo’s language to win. You win by making Tokyo learn your language." mirei kinjou

Keywords integrated: Mirei Kinjou, Okinawan music, Uchinaguchi, Ryukyu scale, Kaze no Tani, Yui Maru, Okinawan singer-songwriter, Nada Sou Sou. Her finishing moves are a direct homage to her judo roots