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Is gichin funokoshi dead?
Yes the great spreader of martial arts,Gichin Funokoshi has died. When he was small he was very sickly and his doctors said he would die. Later his health improved and he spread martial arts around the world. He lived to an old age.
When was Gichin Funakoshi born?
Gichin Funakoshi was born on November 10, 1868.
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
Who is the father of modern karate?
The Japanese refer to Gichin Funikoshi as the Father of Karate. He created Shotokan karate in Japan. He was from Okinawa and brought Shorin Ryu karate over to them.
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.
Who introduced Karate to Japan?
Gichin Funakoshi in around 1921-1922
Did gichin funakoshi have a wife and children?
Yes, off course. Yoshitaka, Yoshihide (male) and a dougther.
What were the two types of karate that gichin funakoshi used to make shotokan karate?
Shorei-ryu and Shorin-ryu
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.
