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[Biographical outline]
Born in Ie Village. Became a pupil of Kanei Uechi (Uechi-ryu)
in 1948. Instructed in the U.S. Uechi-ryu Karate-do Association
in 1967, 1968, 1978 and 1983.
[Martial Arts Career]
| 1948 |
Became pupil of Kanei Uechi |
| 1999 |
Shohei-ryu Hanshi 10th Dan |
[Honors]
| 1999 |
Awarded Honorary Citizen Certificate from Huston City, U.S.A. |
| 2000 |
Recognized as Intangible Cultural Asset holder in the Field
of Okinawan Karate and Martial Arts with Weaponry by
Okinawa Prefecture |
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