✦ Guardian of the Art
Shōshin Nagamine
Founded Matsubayashi-ryū 1947; preserved Okinawan traditions
📍 Okinawa⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Jul 15, 1907 – Nov 2, 1997
Matsubayashi-ryūShuri-teTomari-te (KyanMotobu)
Affiliated ·World Matsubayashi-ryu Association
Born Naha. Policeman turned karate master. Author 'Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do.'
✦ Founded
Matsubayashi-ryū Karate
Notable Achievements
Founder of Matsubayashi-ryū Karate (1947); 10th Dan; Author of 'The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do'; Former Okinawan policeman
Documented Students
Takayoshi Nagamine (son)
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