Tag: Chojiro Tani

Cover Star: Yoshinao Nanbu

Yoshinao Nanbu, the founder of Sankukai Karate, began his Karate training while at university, under Shukokai founder, Chojiro Tani. In the 1960’s Nanbu was invited to compete in a number of French tournaments by Henri Plee. Below are some of the magazine covers to feature this phenomenal martial artist. 1977 February 1977 September 1977   …

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Cover Star: Shigeru Kimura

Shigeru Kimura was a senior student of Shukokai Karate founder, Chojiro Tani. Kimura was responsible for the spread of Shukokai, first traveling to South Africa in 1965. His training and investigation eventually led to the development of Kimura Shukokai, his own version of Shukokai. Below are some of the magazine covers featuring this great innovator. …

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