People of Shuri-te

Shuri-te: 3 documented people. Founder: Bushi Matsumura (Sokon Matsumura). Also: master (1), notable figure (1).

Founder (1)

Bushi Matsumura (Sokon Matsumura)Bushi / GrandmasterLegendary Okinawan Shuri-te grandmaster, royal bodyguard to three Ryukyu kings, and master to Anko Itosu.

Master (1)

Anko Itosu (Itosu Ankou)Grandmaster / Grandfather of Modern KarateOkinawan Shuri-te grandmaster, teacher of Gichin Funakoshi, and creator of the 5 Pinan (Heian) kata.

Notable figure (1)

Shiroma ShinpanGusukuma / SenseiOkinawan karate master, direct student of Anko Itosu and Kanryo Higaonna, and key Shorin-ryu teacher.

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