Ankō Itosu

Martial artist (1831-1915) · Japan · On the map · Died at 84

Ankō Itosu is considered by many the father of modern karate. This title is also often given to Gichin Funakoshi because of the latter spreading karate throughout Japan.

Ankō Itosu is read about 75 times a day, in 20 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Gichin Funakoshi Studied under Ankō
Kenwa Mabuni Studied under Ankō
Matsumura Sōkon Taught Ankō
Chōshin Chibana Studied under Ankō
Chōmo Hanashiro Studied under Ankō
Motobu Chōyū Studied under Ankō

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Ten Precepts of Karate

About this person

Country

Japan

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1831 to 1915 · aged 84