Ankō Azato
Martial artist (1827-1906) · Japan · On the map · Died at 79
Ankō Asato was a Ryūkyūan master of karate. He and Ankō Itosu were the two main karate masters who taught Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate. Not much is known about him, and most information on him comes from Funakoshi.
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A typical day, 30 days to 16 August 2026
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Many articles contain information about Asato, but the relevant parts are clearly based on Funakoshi's descriptions of him.
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Japan
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1827 to 1906 · aged 79