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Kenei Mabuni(Soke)

February 13, 1918 Born in Syuri as a first-born son of Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shito-Ryu.
From his childhood, he got Karate lessons from his father, Kenwa.
1945 After WW2, he taught and practiced Karate with Kenwa.
May 23, 1952 On Kenwa Mabuni's death, he succeeded to the second head of Shito-Ryu.
1962 He visited Mexico to teach Karate. He also taught in Guatemala,Honduras, USA and in many countries of the world from that moment.
1972 He became an first grade referee of All Japan Karate-Do Federation.
January 15, 1984 The Japan Martial Arts Distinguished Service Medal was given by Nihon Budo Kyougi Kai.
March 17, 1993 World Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Federation was established and he became its president.