Tag: World War II

Zenpo Shimabukuro

Just because one believes in the modern, one should not forget the old. Zenpo Shimabukuro An instructor who believes in both traditional and modern approaches to Karate training, Zenpo Shimabukuro believes that is up that it is up to a student to find the appropriate balance in their training. On 11 October 1943 Zenpo Shimabukuro …

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Zenryo Shimabukuro

Never use your hands and feet when your words and mind will do a better job Zenryo Shimabukuro A highly respected Okinawan Karate master, Zenryo Shimabukuro, was the founder of Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate. An unassuming man, very little is known of him in the West. Shimabukuro was a student of the pre-war Okinawan master, Chotoku …

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Teruo Chinen

In a violent culture, people think ‘action first, decision later’. Karate students learn to make quick decisions, good decisions. They learn to avoid bad situations. Teruo Chinen A pioneer of Okinawan Goju–Ryu Karate in the United States, Teruo Chinen was known for his ability to teach Goju-Ryu kata and bunkai. A traditional Karate master, his …

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