Anko Itosu
糸洲安恒 · 1831–1915 · Okinawa
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Martial Arts
Achievements
Known as the "Grandfather of Modern Karate"
Introduced karate to Okinawan school system
Created the Pinan (Heian) kata series
Notable Students
GF
Gichin Funakoshi
Shotokan Karate
KM
Kenwa Mabuni
Shito-ryu
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