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Shorin-ryu

In 1960 the Okinawan Karate Federation promoted Nakazato Shugoro to eighth-degree black belt and kyoshi (a “spiritual” rank). Nakazato Sensei was born in Naha City on August 14, 1919. His karatedo training began in 1935 under Ishu Seiichi. In 1946 he began a long history of instruction under the famous master of karatedo Chibana Choshin Shihan. In 1951 Nakazato Sensei helped Chibana Sensei to open his Dai Ichi Dojo in Naha City. Three years later, Nakazato Sensei received his shihan menkyojo and became Master Chibana’s shihan dai (personal assistant). Nakazato’s work with Chibana Sensei was so effective that he was commissioned by Chibana Sensei to found the Shorin-ryu Shorinkan Nakazato Dojo in Naha City at Aza. When Master Chibana passed away, Nakazato Shugoro inherited the leadership of Okinawan Shorin-ryu karatedo.

The office of Nakazato Shugoro, president and grandmaster of Shorin-ryu, is located at 264 Aja, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken 900-0003, Japan. The North American Headquarters may be reached by contacting Frank Hargrove Sensei (eighth-degree black belt) at 2034 Nickerson Blvd., Hampton, Virginia, or by calling (757) 850-8500. Mr. Hargrove’s e-mail address is karate@usa.net.