Sokon Matsumura: Warrior, Diplomat, and Father of Shorin-Ryu
No figure casts a longer shadow over Okinawan karate than Sokon Matsumura (circa 1809–1899).
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Hohan Soken: The Last Guardian of the Old Ways
Master Hohan Soken (1889–1982) is one of the most remarkable figures in the history of Okinawan karate.
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The Lineage of Matsumura Seito: A Direct Line to the Source
Unlike many styles that evolved through multiple generations of reinterpretation, Matsumura Seito traces an unusually clear and unbroken line back to its founder.