| TATSUO SHIMABUKU |
founded Isshin-ryu Karate in 1956 |
| SHANIKO GANIKO |
Simabuku's uncle, was his first (unofficial) Karate instructor, studied Shuri-te |
| MASTER CHOJUN MIYAGI |
Gojo-ryu master, was one of Shimabuku's instructors. Mild mannered man known for his special techniques such as putting his toe through a can. |
| MASTER KANRYO HIGASHIONNA |
originator of Gojo-ryu (then called Naha-te), which is a combination of Chinese kung fu and Okinawan te. Master Miyagi studied under this man. |
| MASTER CHOKKI MOTOBU |
One of Shimabuku's instructors, was the "bull-like" instructor, he was an 11th degree in Shorin-ryu. |
| MASTER CHOTOKU KYAN |
Shorin-ryu master, one of Shimabuku's instructors, was very mild mannered and soft spoken. |
| MASTER YASUTUNE ITOSU |
Shorin-ryu master, Kiyan's instructor, master of 180 degree turn. |
| MASTER AZATO |
Shorin-ryu master, Itsu's instructor of the then called Shuri-te. |
| BUSHI MATSUMURA AND WIFE |
Originators of Shorin-ryu, Master Azato's instructors, his nickname was Bushi. |
| YABIKU MODEN |
Taira Shinken's instructor. |
| TAIRA SHINKEN |
One of Shimabuku's weapons instructors. |
| GICHIN FUNAKOSHI |
Originator of Shotakan, considered the modern day father of Karate. |
| EIZO SHIMABUKURO |
Tatsuo's younger brother, 10th dan in Shorin-ryu. |
