Hohan Soken 1889 – 1982“Kusanku Kata Man”He was the nephew of Nabe Matsumura (who was the grandson of Matsumura Sōkon). He began karate training at 13 under his uncle. Nabe Matsumura taught him s …

Hanashiro Chomo 1869 – 1945 “The Honorable Hanashiro Chomo”"PLEASE SHARE WITH FRIENDS"Chōmo Hanashiro was an Okinawan martial arts master who is notable for aiding in the evolution of Shōrin-ryū …

Shoshin Nagamine 1907 – 1997 “A Man of Humility”Shōshin Nagamine was a Japanese author from Okinawa as well as a soldier, police officer, and karate master.In 1992, Grand Master Shoshin Nagami …