Kanken Tōyama
Kanken Tōyama (遠山寛賢 Tōyama Kanken, 24 September 1888 – 24 November 1966) was a Japanese schoolteacher and karate master, who developed the foundation for the Shūdōkan karate style.
| Kanken Tōyama | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1888 Gibo Village, Shuri, Okinawa |
| Died | November 24, 1966 (aged 78) Shuri, Okinawa, |
| Style | Shūdōkan Karate (founder) Okinawan martial arts (Shuri-te), various forms of Chinese martial arts including Taijiquan |
| Teacher(s) | Itosu Anko |
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