Hironori Ōtsuka
Hironori Ōtsuka (大塚 博紀, Ōtsuka Hironori, June 1, 1892 – January 29, 1982)[a] was a Japanese master of karate who created the Wadō-ryū style of karate. He was the first Grand Master of Wadō-ryū karate, and received high awards within Japan for his contributions to karate.
| Hironori Ōtsuka | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1892 Shimodate, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | January 29, 1982 (aged 89) Japan |
| Other names | Hironori Ohtsuka |
| Residence | Masaru Shintani |
| Style | Wadō-ryū Karate (founder) Shotokan, Shitō-ryū, Motobu-ryū, Jujutsu (Shindō Yōshin-ryū, others) |
| Teacher(s) | Tatsusaburo Nakayama, Gichin Funakoshi, Kenwa Mabuni, Chōki Motobu |
| Rank | 10th dan karate meijin |
| Notable students | Masaru Shintani, Tatsuo Suzuki |
| Website | Official site |
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