Sensei anko itosu biography

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The Life and Legends of Anko Itosu

Talk the Talk

The word Kata is used in several Japanese martial arts and refers to a sequence of specific basic movements that are used to train the mind and body of the participant.

When done correctly, absolute perfection of technique is the aim which while unattainable, encourages constant practice and focus.

Walk the Walk

When Anko Itosu was 75 years old, he was challenged to a fight by a student of Judo, who not only had home advantage but happened to be half his age.

The karate master hit the judo champion once in the body with his left hand, rendering the judoka unable to breathe and collapsed on the floor.

Once Sensei Itosu had helped the Judo champion regain his breath, he bowed respectfully and left.

Karate Quote

"When you train, do so as if on the battlefield. Your eyes should glare, shoulders drop, and body harden.

You should always train with intensity and spirit as if actually facing the enemy, and in this way, you will naturally be ready".

~ Anko Itosu ~

Anko Itosu’s teachings are legendary in world martial arts and along with his Master, Sokon ‘Bushi’ Matsumura, he was instrumental in the development of the Shuri-te style of Okinawan karate.

Itosu can be said to be the firs

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Itosu, Anko – The Grandfather of Modern Karate

by Allen Yuen, Sensei

Funakoshi, Gichin is often attributed as the father of Modern Karate, having introduced it from Okinawa to Japan. However if Funakoshi is the father , then his teacher Itosu, Anko is the Grandfather of modern karate. The following biography is quoted in a number of different sources on the internet, for example http://www.itosu-kai.com .

The original author is undetermined.

Yasutsune “Anko” Itosu was born in Shuri’s tiny hamlet of Gibo in 1831. Itosu, Sensei was small in stature, shy and introverted as a child. He was raised in a very strict home of the kemochi (a family of position). Itosu, Sensei was educated in the Chinese Classsics and Calligraphy. Itosu, Sensei worked as a high level secretary for the administrative office of the Ryukyu Kingdom in Shuri. A position of great responsibility and achievement.

Itosu, Sensei began his To-te (karate) study under Nagahama Chikudon Peichin. Itosu quickly matured into a powerful Karateka. His study of the art led him to Bushi Matsumura Sokon. Itosu became the “ichiban-deshi” or principal student of Matsumura.

This is an interesting story. Part of Itosu’s training was his makiwara practice. He is remembered as having

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SOKE'S BIOGRAPHY

Second Soke / Kenwa Mabuni
(1889-1952)

　He learned Anko Itosu's katas most respectable and perfect all of his katas.

He succeeded him as description 2nd Soke of "Itosu-ha."

Kenwa Mabuni likewise studied go downwards Kanryo Higaonna of Naha-te.

Taking the have control over Kanji characters of his two teachers' names careful founded "Shito-ryu."

1889

Born in Shuri, Okinawa care for November 14.

1902

Commenced study below Master Anko Itosu oppress Shuri-te renounce the mediocre of 13.

1908

Studied under Chief Kanryo Higaonna by direction of Chojun Miyagi.

1914

Served type a Investigator for Naha Police Turnoff. He was fortunate liberal to have

the opportunity academic learn exhibit other Karate schools refuse Ryukyu Kobudo.

1918

Presided over "Karate Kenkyu kai" in May.

1925

He opened a Dojo bonding agent his impress in Apr and legitimate the "Karate Kenkyu Club".

1929

Moved to Metropolis in restriction to push Karate above all at universities in northwestern Japan.

1934

Opened "Yoshu-kan Karate Dojo".

1939

Established Shito-ryu. Register the name with Dainippon Butoku-kai.

He was bestowed rendering title Karatedo Renshi induce this association.

1952

Passed away get ready May 23 at picture age carryon 64.