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He went to do a demonstration of karate. They Japanese were so impressed that they asked him to stay and teach. Eventually they established a dojo, and they named it using his pen name, Shoto-kan.
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When was Gichin Funakoshi born?
Gichin Funakoshi was born on November 10, 1868.
Who introduced Karate to Japan?
Gichin Funakoshi in around 1921-1922
How old was Gichin Funakoshi at death?
Gichin Funakoshi died on April 26, 1957 at the age of 88.
Who discovered karaty?
Gichin Funakoshi
How old is Gichin Funakoshi?
Gichin Funakoshi was born on November 10, 1868 and died on April 26, 1957. Gichin Funakoshi would have been 88 years old at the time of death or 146 years old today.
Who is Gichin Funakoshi?
He is credited with introducing karate to mainland Japan. He is also the founder of Shōtōkan-ryū.http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en-commons/thumb/1/19/200px-Funakoshi.jpg
What were gichin funakoshi son's names?
Gichin Funakoshi had two sons named Yoshitaka and Gigō. Yoshitaka Funakoshi also known as Gigo Funakoshi, later became a prominent figure in karate and continued to spread his father's teachings.
Where did shotokan originate?
Gichin Funakoshi brought it to Japan from Okinawa. He modified Shorin Ryu karate to fit the what was needed in Japan. It was named after his pen name Shoto.
Who was shotokan karate created by why is he so important?
Shotokan Karate was developed by Gichin Funakoshi. He was one of the first to bring Okinawan karate to Japan.
Who invented shotokan karate?
It was a style of karate brought to Japan from Okinawa by Gichin Funakoshi. He modified Shorin Ryu karate to fit the what was needed in Japan. It was named after his pen name Shoto and the name for a place, Kan.
What was karate used for in Japan?
{| |- | Karate was developed in Okinawa. It was brought to Japan by Gichin Funakoshi in the 1930's. It was good exercise and taught martial skills that could be used in fighting. It was added to the training for the military as well. |}
Did gichin funakoshi have a wife and children?
Yes, off course. Yoshitaka, Yoshihide (male) and a dougther.
