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Yasuhiro Konishi

Sensei / Yasuhiro

Japanese grandmaster who helped spread karate in Japan and founded Shindo Jinen-ryu (1933).

Quick Facts

Date of Birth3/17/1893
Date of Death6/3/1983
Era20th century
Country of OriginJapanJapan
Rank / TitleFounder of Shindo Jinen-ryu (10th Dan)
Active Years1920–1983

Biography

Yasuhiro Konishi was a pivotal pioneer who trained under Funakoshi, Mabuni, and Miyagi. He established the Ryobu-kai and created Shindo Jinen-ryu, blending karate with jujutsu and kendo.

Associated Martial Arts

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An Okinawan striking art reshaped in the 20th century into Japanese budo and an Olympic sport. Built on kata and hand and foot techniques.