Eiichi Miyazato
Eiichi Miyazato (宮里 栄一, Miyazato Eiichi, July 5, 1922 – December 11, 1999) was a leading Okinawan master of Goju-ryu karate. He was a senior student of Chōjun Miyagi, founder of the Goju-ryu style. Miyazato held the rank of 10th dan in karate and 7th dan in judo; on his death, he was honoured with the degree of 8th dan in judo.
| Eiichi Miyazato | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 5, 1922 Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | December 11, 1999 (aged 77) Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Style | Goju-ryu Karate, Judo |
| Teacher(s) | Chōjun Miyagi |
| Rank | 10th dan karate, 8th dan judo |
| Notable students | Teruo Chinen, Chuck Merriman Masaji Taira, Morio Higaonna |
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