Matsumura Sōkon
Japanese karate practitioner
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Matsumura Sōkon was one of the original karate masters of Okinawa. The years of his lifespan are reported variously as c.1809-1901 or 1798–1890 or 1809–1896 or 1800–1892. Wikipedia
Born: Yamakawa, Tokushima
Died: 1901, Shuri, Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Martial art: Karate
Notable students: Ankō Asato, Ankō Itosu, Motobu Chōyū, Motobu Chōki, Kentsu Yabu, Nabe Matsumura, Chōtoku Kyan, Gichin Funakoshi
Teacher(s): Kanga Sakukawa, Annan, Iwah