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[Biographical outline]
Born in Naha city. Became a pupil of Chojun Miyagi (Naha-te)
in 1927. Established Okinawa Karate-do Goju-kai and became
President in 1956. Made Vice President of Okinawa-ken Karate-do
Renmei in 1967 and President of Okinawa-ken Karate-do Renmei
in 1973. Became advisor to Okinawa-ken Karate-do Renmei in
1975 and Counselor of Okinawa-ken Karate-do Renmei, and Honorary
President of All Okinawa Karate-do Goju-ryu Goju-kai in 1983.
Died in 2003 at age 92
[Martial Arts Career]
| 1927 |
Became pupil of Chojun Miyagi |
| 1952 |
Opened dojo |
| 1977 |
Hanshi 10th Dan |
[Honors]
| 1986 |
Received Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette |
| 1993 |
Received 1st Karate-do Medal of Merit from the Ryukyu
Shinpo |
| 1997 |
Recognized as Intangible Cultural Asset holder in the Field
of Okinawan Karate and Martial Arts with Weaponry by
Okinawa Prefecture |
| 2000 |
Received Medal of Merit for Municipal Administration from
Naha City |
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