Who are the "best" or "most well known" Okinawans teaching "traditional" Okinawan karate-do in the United States?
Best, well known and traditional are up for your own personal definitions. I just wondered who is around.
Thanks
Jeff
Who are the "best" or "most well known" Okinawans teaching "traditional" Okinawan karate-do in the United States?
Best, well known and traditional are up for your own personal definitions. I just wondered who is around.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Brown
Here are a few that I know of all are Shorin Ryu:
Seikichi Iha, 10th Dan / Hanshi - Michigan
Tadashi Yamashita, 9th dan / Hanshi - California
Eihachi Ota, 9th dan / Hanshi - California
I am sure there are more but these are a few I could think of.
Yours in Karate-Do,
Brandon Fisher
Okinawa Karate of Twinsburg
Twinsburg, OH
Here are a few more that come to mind,
Oyata Seiyu formerly of Okinawan Kempo, now teaching his family art
Higa Teriyuki Ryu Kyu Kempo
Gushi Shinyu Uechi Ryu
Ota Sensei, Matsubayashi Ryu
There are more, and many of them are associated with Dragon Publications in one shape or form
Teruo Chinen - Goju ryu
I believe should be on the list.
Jeff
Jeff Brown
Kentsu Yabu taught in Hawaii didn't he?
Simon Keegan 4th Dan
www.bushinkai.org.uk