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  1. Matsumura Sōkon (松村 宗棍) was one of the original karate masters of Okinawa. The years of his lifespan are reported variously as c.1809-1901 [1] or 1798–1890 [3] or 1809–1896 [3] or 1800–1892. [3] However, the dates on the plaque at Matsumura's tomb, put there by Matsumura's family, clearly state that he was born in 1809 and died ...

  2. SOKON MATSAMURA. 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. However, the dates on the plaque at Matsumura’s tomb, put there by Matsumura’s family, clearly state that he was born in 1809 and died in 1899.

  3. Jun 8, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Sōkon “Bushi” Matsumura, a prominent Okinawan martial artist and royal bodyguard. Discover his training, teachings, journeys, and influences on Okinawan martial arts.

  4. Learn about the life and legacy of Sokon Matsumura, one of the original karate masters of Okinawa. He taught the Shōrin-ryū kata that became the basis of many modern karate styles and was a warrior and bodyguard for the Okinawan kings.

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  5. Learn about Matsumura Sōkon, one of the original karate masters of Okinawa and the founder of Shōrin-ryū Kempō-karate. Discover his life, achievements, influences, and legacy in this web page by ESKA.

  6. Learn about the life and legacy of Matsumura Sokon, who studied under a Chinese ambassador and became a martial arts master and teacher of Itosu, Asato, Motobu, Kyan, and Kentsu. Discover his stories of fighting a bull, a wife, and a pipe shop owner, and his influence on modern karate.

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  8. Learn about the history and evolution of Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu, a style of karate founded by Sokon Matsumura and passed on to his descendants and students. See the names and achievements of the main masters and kata of this lineage.