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Dr. Chitose (O-Sensei) & Sensei Gogen Yamaguchi (The Cat), 1954

Sensei William Dometrich & Sensei Gogen Yamaguchi, 1971

 Sensei George VanHorne & Sensei Gogen Yamaguchi, 1972

Dr. Chitose (Ju-dan) performing the opening movements of Sanchin kata and Ni-Sei-Shi kata.

Many of the Chito-ryu techniques can no doubt be accredited to Chitose's instruction under Chotoku Kyan (Seated)

Left to Right:                                                                                                                       Kensei Ikashiro, Chotoku Kyan (seated), Tsuyoshi Chitose, (Unknown).

    Kanken Toyama

In 1948, the All Japan Karate-do Federation (Zen Nihon Karate-do Renmei)  was formed. The founding members were Tsuyoshi Chitose, Gichin Funakoshi, Kenwa Mabuni, Higa Seko, and Toyama Kanken. Dr. Chitose would serve as the organization's first president.

1936

Left to Right:                                                                                                                    Genwa Nakasone, Tsuyoshi Chitose, Gichin Funakoshi, Yasuhiro Konishi,

Kanbun Uechi: Founder of Uechi-ryu Karate-Do

Seiyu Shinjo (Left) & Kanei Uechi (Right)

Conditions in Okinawa can be extremely hot and humid.                                                  Above can be seen the traditional Okinawan dress for martial arts                                 training  prior to the use of the presently worn Gi.