✦ Guardian of the Art
Chōki Motobu
also known as 'Motobu the Monkey'
Legendary street fighter; practical kumite emphasis; beat Western boxer publicly
📍 Okinawa⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Apr 5, 1870 – Apr 15, 1944
Okinawan KarateMotobu family TiShuri-te
Affiliated ·Motobu Kenpo legacy orgs
Born Shuri, noble family. Famous for practical fighting over forms.
✦ Founded
Motobu-ryū
Notable Achievements
'Motobu the Monkey'; Legendary Okinawan street fighter; Emphasized practical kumite; Publicly defeated Western boxer
Documented Students
Nagamine, Yamada