Okinawan Masters Simple

Question 1

Tode Sakugawa (1762-1843)

Answer 1

Created Kusanku, the concept of dojo etiquette

Question 2

Machu Higa (1790-1870)

Answer 2

He was a bodyguard to the Ryukyuan royal family for which he was awarded the title Peichin. A Pioneer in the early development of Karate.

Question 3

Bushi Matsumura(1798-1870)

Answer 3

Father of Okinawan Karate

Question 4

Matsumora Kosaku (1828-1898)

Answer 4

Tomari-te developed, which influenced many Shorin-ryu styles of today.

Question 5

Itosu Yasutsune (1830-1910)

Answer 5

Father of Modern Karate, Introduced Karate into the physical education curriculum of the Okinawan public school system.

Question 6

Sanda Kinjo Ufuchiku (1841-1926)

Answer 6

Bodyguard to Sho Tai, last king of Okinawa

Question 7

Kanryo Higashionna(1851-1915)

Answer 7

Laid foundation for Goju-ryu

Question 8

Nabe Matsumura (1850?-1943?)

Answer 8

Grandson to Matsumura, White Crane Secret

Question 9

Yabu Kentsu (1865-1945)

Answer 9

Never lost a fight or injured an opponent except in war, he got his nickname “The Sergeant” for his ferocious fighting style that came about during the Sino-Japanese War.

Question 10

Gichin Funakoshi(1868-1957)

Answer 10

Founded Shotokan, Father of Japanese Karate

Question 11

Chojun Miyagi (1888-1952)

Answer 11

Founder of Goju-ryu in 1937, Created Gekisai ichi and ni

Question 12

Mabuni Kenwa (1890-1952)

Answer 12

Founder of Shito-ryu, which was named in tribute to his two teachers, Itosu Yasutsune and Kanryo Higashionna

Question 13

Choki Motobu (1870-1944)

Answer 13

Controversial bully turned humble, he claimed Niahanchi was the only kata needed for mastery of Karate

Question 14

Tatsuo Shimabuku (1908-1975)

Answer 14

Founder of Isshin-ryu karate, meaning “One-heart’s system”