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Kenei and Kenzo Mabuni
Kenei Mabuni and Kenzo Mabuni are the sons of Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shitō-ryū, one of Japan’s four great karate styles. Each has played an impo
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Kenwa Mabuni
Kenwa Mabuni, born on November 14, 1889 and died on May 23, 1952, was an Okinawan karate master and founder of the Shito-Ryu style. His contribution t
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Masatoshi Nakayama
Masatoshi Nakayama, born on April 13, 1913 and died on April 15, 1987, was a Japanese karate master recognized for his major contribution to the evolu
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Masutatsu Oyama
Masutatsu Oyama, often referred to simply as “Mas Oyama”, was a Korean-born karate master renowned for his extraordinary strength and stamina. He is t
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Morio Higaonna
Morio Higaonna is an emblematic figure in the world of karate, famous for his mastery of the Goju-ryu style. Born on December 25, 1938 in Naha, Okinaw
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Rika Usami
Rika Usami, born February 20, 1986 in Tokyo, is a famous karate practitioner. Internationally renowned for her kata expertise, she has won several wor
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Shigeru Egami
Shigeru Egami is a key figure in the history of Shotokan karate. Born on December 7, 1912 in Ōmuta, Japan, and died on January 8, 1981, Egami was a cl
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Shokei Matsui
Shokei Matsui, whose full name is Yoshikazu Matsui, is an emblematic figure of Kyokushin karate. Born on January 15, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan, he is curre
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Teruo Hayashi
Teruo Hayashi is an emblematic figure in the history of karate. Born on September 12, 1924 in Tokyo, Japan, he devoted his life to the study and propa
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Tetsuhiko Asai
Tetsuhiko Asai, born on June 7 1935 and died on August 15 2006, was a Japanese karate master renowned for his contribution to the development of Shoto
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Yasutsune Azato
Yasutsune Azato, often known as “Ankō” Azato, is one of the most respected historical figures in Okinawan karate. Although much less well known than h
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Yasutsune Itosu
Yasutsune Itosu, also known as “Ankō” Itosu, is one of the greatest masters in the history of karate. He is recognized for his significant contributio