Kōsaku Matsumora
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In this Okinawan name, the surname is Matsumora.
Kosaku Matsumora (松茂良 興作, Matsumora Kōsaku, 1829 - 1898) was a Ryūkyūan karate master. He studied Tomari-te under Karyu Uku (aka Giko Uku) and Kishin Teruya. He also studied Jigen-ryu. Among Matsumora's students, who went on to influence new generations through students of their own, were Choki Motobu and Chotoku Kyan.[2]
Quick Facts Kosaku Matsumora, Born ...
Kosaku Matsumora | |
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Born | 1829 Ryūkyū Kingdom |
Died | 1898 (aged 68–69) Okinawa, Japan |
Style | Matsumora-type Tomari-te[1] |
Teacher(s) | Karyu Uku, Kishin Teruya[2] |
Notable students | Choki Motobu, Chotoku Kyan[2] |
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