Gichin Funakoshi

• Born 1869 in Shuri / Okinawa, died 26.04.1957 at age of 88 years in Japan
• Lived and traind first in Okinawa, later in Japan
• Student of sensei Anko Azato and sensei Yasutsune Itosu (both Shuri-Te-style)

 

Shihan Gichin Funakoshi (front left) with family

Gichin Funakoshi in younger years,1935 and 1943

 

Gichin Funakoshi at training - early and later years

Memorial of Gichin Funakoshi

Yoshitaka Funakoshi - son of Gichin Funakoshi