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People of Shito-ryu
Shito-ryu: 2 documented people. Founder: Kenwa Mabuni. Also: master (1).
Founder
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Kenwa Mabuni
Okinawan karate master from Shuri, a student of Anko Itosu and Kanryo Higaonna, who founded the Shito-ryu style in the nineteen-thirties and opened dojos in Osaka.
Master
(1)
Shinpan Shiroma
Okinawan karate teacher (1890–1954), also read Gusukuma, a student of Anko Itosu and Kanryo Higaonna and teacher of Yoki Uema and Seikichi Iha.
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