Katsuya Miyahira
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| Katsuya Miyahira | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 August 1918 Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan |
| Died | 28 November 2010 (aged 92) Japan |
| Style | Shorin-ryu Shido-kan |
| Teacher(s) | Chosin Chibana, Anbun Tokuda, Choki Motobu |
| Rank | Hanshi, 10th Dan |
| Notable students | Seikichi Iha, Miyazato Shoei, Kenyu Chinen |
Katsuya Miyahira (宮平 勝哉 Miyahira Katsuya; August 16, 1918 - November 28, 2010[1]) was an Okinawan martial artist who was the grand master of the Shorin-ryu Shido-kan style of Okinawan Karate[2] and the president of the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate Association.[2] He is ranked Hanshi, 10th Dan. Miyahira created the Shido-kan branch of Kobayashi Shorin-ryu after the death of his teacher, Chōshin Chibana.[2] Miyahira was also instructed by Anbun Tokuda and Choki Motobu.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?28433-Katsuya-Miyahira-Sensei-has-died.
- ^ a b c Bishop, Mark (1989). Okinawan Karate. ISBN 0-7136-5666-2 pages = 92-94.
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