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Born in Shuri, Okinawa on November 14. |
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Commenced study under Master Anko Itosu of Shuri-te at the age of 13. |
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Studied under Master Kanryo Higaonna by recommendation of Chojun Miyagi. |
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Served as a Detective for Naha Police Department. He was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to learn about other Karate schools and Ryukyu Kobudo. |
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Presided over "Karate Kenkyu kai" in May |
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He opened a Dojo in his home in April and established the "Karate Kenkyu Club". |
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Moved to Osaka in order to promote Karate mainly at universities in western Japan. |
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Opened "Yoshu-kan Karate Dojo". |
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Established Shito-ryu. Registered the name with Dainippon Butoku-kai. He was bestowed the title Karatedo Renshi by this association. |
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Passed away on May 23 at the age of 64. |
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