| November 14, 1889 | Born in Syuri, Okinawa. |
|---|---|
| 1903 | At age of 14,he became a disciple of Ankou Itosu Sensei, the great master of Syuri-Te. |
| 1908 | At age of 19, he learned Naha-Te at Kanryou Higaonna with an introduction
from Tyoujyun Miyagi. After graduation from junior high school, he became an police officer,and learned Bou-Jyutsu, Sai-Jyutsu, and Sueishi-Ryu Boujyutu of Ryukyu's traditional martial arts. |
| 1915 | At age of 26, full mastership in Karate was given to him by both his teachers, Itosu Sensei and Higaonna Sensei. |
| 1916 | At age of 27, he opened Do-Jo at his house. |
| 1918 | He established Karate Study Society. Later, he changed its organization and name to Okinawa Karate Study Club. |
| April, 1929 | At age of 41, he moved to Osaka, and opened Do-Jo on Tsurumi Bashi Dori, Nishinari Ward. He eagerly diffused Karate. |
| 1934 | He opened Karate Do-Jo, You Shu Kan in Osaka and he named Shito-Ryu after both his teachers, Itosu Sensei and Higaonna Sensei. |
| March, 1939 | He registered Shito-Ryu with Dai Nippon Butoku kai. In July, the title, Karate Trainer, was given to him by Dai Nippon Butoku Kai. |
| May 23, 1952 | Passed away at age of 63 The head of school Kenei Mabuni. |