Chōmo Hanashiro

Chōmo Hanashiro (花城 長茂, Hanashiro Chōmo, Okinawan: Hanagusuku Chomu;[1] 1869-1945) was an Okinawan martial arts master who is notable for aiding in the evolution of Shōrin-ryū karate.[2]

In this Okinawan name, the family name is "Hanagusuku".
Chōmo Hanashiro
Born1869
Shuri, Okinawa, Ryukyu Kingdom
Died1945 (aged 75–76)
Japan
US bombing (World War II)
StyleShōrin-ryū
Teacher(s)Ankō Itosu
Notable studentsAnkichi Arakaki, Shigeru Nakamura, Chitose Tsuyoshi, Nakama Chozo, Shimabukuro Zenryō

References
  1. chitoryu.co.jp Archived 2007-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
  2. FightingArts.com - Hanashiro, Chomo
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