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.
Gichin Funakoshi was born on November 10, 1868.
Gichin Funakoshi died on April 26, 1957 at the age of 88.
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.
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
Gichin Funakoshi in around 1921-1922
Yes, off course. Yoshitaka, Yoshihide (male) and a dougther.
Funakoshi wrote poetry under the pseudonym of Shoto. His students named the dojo Shoto Kan - the House of Shoto.
Shorei-ryu and Shorin-ryu
there are many different types of karate and they are all created by different people
Shotokan Karate was developed by Gichin Funakoshi. He was one of the first to bring Okinawan karate to Japan.
Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of modern karate, passed away on April 26, 1957, at the age of 88. He died from complications related to pneumonia in his home in Tokyo, Japan. Funakoshi's contributions to martial arts, including his emphasis on discipline and respect, have had a lasting impact on karate worldwide. His legacy continues to influence practitioners and instructors to this day.