✦ Guardian of the Art
Ankō Itosu
also known as Yasutsune Itosu
📍 Okinawa⧖ 1831 – Mar 11, 1915
Okinawan KarateShuri-te (Matsumura Sōkon)
Born Shuri. Created Pinan/Heian kata. Teacher of Funakoshi, Mabuni, Chibana.
Notable Achievements
Father of modern karate education; Introduced karate to Okinawan school system (1901); Created Pinan/Heian kata series; Teacher of Funakoshi, Mabuni, Chibana