Chōmo Hanashiro
Okinawan karateka (1869-1945) · Japan · On the map · Athletes · Died at 76
Chōmo Hanashiro was an Okinawan martial arts master who is notable for aiding in the evolution of Shōrin-ryū karate. Early in his childhood, he became a student of the renowned master Matsumura Sōkon, of the Shuri-te style.
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In addition to being a recognized expert in martial arts, Hanashiro was the first to formally use the kanji kara (空) instead of "to" or "tang" (唐), a term by which Okinawa's martial art became known: "karate".
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Japan
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Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1945 · aged 76
