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Chōtoku Kyan
Guardian of the Art

Chōtoku Kyan

also known as 'Chan Mi-gwa'
📍 OkinawaDec 1870 – Sep 20, 1945
Okinawan KarateShuri-teTomari-te

Born Shuri. Studied under multiple masters.

Notable Achievements

'Chan Mi-gwa'; Key transmitter of Shuri-te and Tomari-te; Teacher of Isshin-ryū and Matsubayashi-ryū founders

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