Matsumura Sōkon
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In this Okinawan name, the surname is Matsumura.
Matsumura Sōkon (松村 宗棍) was one of the original karate masters of Okinawa. The years of his lifespan are reported variously as c.1809-1901[1] or 1798–1890[3] or 1809–1896[3] or 1800–1892.[3] However, the dates on the plaque at Matsumura's tomb, put there by Matsumura's family, clearly state that he was born in 1809 and died in 1899 at approximately the age of 90 years old.
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Sōkon "Bushi" Matsumura 松村 宗棍 | |
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Born | 1809[1] Yamakawa Village, Shuri, Ryūkyū Kingdom |
Died | 1899[1] Shuri, Okinawa, Japan |
Style | Shuri-te, |
Teacher(s) | Kanga Sakukawa, Annan,[2] Iwah |
Notable students | Ankō Asato, Ankō Itosu, Motobu Chōyū, Motobu Chōki, Kentsu Yabu, Nabe Matsumura, Chōtoku Kyan, Gichin Funakoshi |
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