Chōjun Miyagi
Chōjun Miyagi (宮城 長順, Miyagi Chōjun, April 25, 1888 – October 8, 1953) was an Okinawan martial artist who founded the Gōjū-ryū school of karate by blending Okinawan and Chinese influences.
| Chōjun Miyagi 宮城 長順 | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 25, 1888 Naha, Okinawa, Empire of Japan |
| Died | October 8, 1953 (aged 65) Okinawa, USCAR |
| Style | Gōjū-ryū Karate (founder) Okinawan martial arts (Naha-te), Fujian White Crane (Crying Crane style), Southern Buddhist Kung Fu |
| Teacher(s) | Kanryo Higaonna |
| Rank | Sōke, Founder of Goju-ryu, Kyoshi - Dai Nippon Butokukai |
| Notable students | Teruo Chinen, Gogen Yamaguchi, Seiko Higa, Seikichi Toguchi, Tatsuo Shimabuku, Ei'ichi Miyazato, Meitoku Yagi, Seigo Tada, Anichi Miyagi, Shuichi Aragaki |
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