Chōshin Chibana

Chibana Choshin (Japanese知 花 朝 信, born June 5, 1885 in Shuri, † February 26, 1969 in Tōkyō ) was an Okinawan karate master and founder of the Kobayashi Shorin- ryū flow within the stiles that he his from the teachings master Itosu Anko developed.

Curriculum vitae

Born in Shuri, he began his training at the age of 15 years with Master Itosu. At 35, he opened his first dojo. He himself describes his style as Kobayashi Shorin Ryu, which he understood as a direct successor of the authentic Itosu - ryu. After several moves, he returned finally to Okinawa to open there in Gibo his new dojo. He founded his own organization in 1956, the Okinawa Karate Kobudo Renmei, which he headed until his death. In 1957 he was awarded the title of Hanshi.

Kata

He also developed a Bo Kata, which can be found in Kobudo, Chibana non kon, and the Chibana no Kushanku, which is very similar to the corresponding Kata by Master Itosu.

Quote

Many of his quotes embody the Karateka the essence of martial arts. An example:

"We all have a bit of weakness in us. In one way or another, we sometimes want something for nothing. But in the martial arts, there are not. The rank, the progress, the status or the degree is achieved by hard work and dedication and can be obtained only by their resistance. There is no shortcut, but only work, sweat and pain. "