The Most Important KARATE Master in History (Itosu Anko)

Itosu Anko (糸洲 安恒) from Okinawa is the grandfather of modern Karate.

By creating the five Pinan / Heian kata and introducing Karate to the prefectural school system, this master paved the way for traditional Karate to be practiced in mainland Japan and the Western world.

Without Itosu, Okinawa's martial art might not exist in mainland Japan. His most famous students included Funakoshi Gichin (Shotokan), Mabuni Kenwa (Shito-ryu), Chibana Choshin (Shorin-ryu) and Motobu Choki.

The practical applications of kata (bunkai) along with Kobudo (weapons) were unfortunately lost in this transition from Tode (Chinese Hand), but at least the art didn't die out.

If it wasn't for Itosu Anko, most of us probably wouldn't be practicing Karate today!

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