This is the picture of the Masters that Sensei O brings to all classes. The bottom right picture is Grandmaster Eizo Shimabukuro. The four other gentlemen are the four Sensei who were responsible for his training. They are (from top/bottom, left/right) Master Kyan, Master Chibana, Master Motobu, and Master Miyagi.
I encourage you to look up and learn about these and other masters of our style to better understand what they passed down to us.
There are also many sections of my blog that will add to what you can learn about the history of karate. Sections such as "History" "Traditions" and "Great Karate-ka" lead to blog posts regarding the history of Shorin Ryu.
I encourage you to look up and learn about these and other masters of our style to better understand what they passed down to us.
There are also many sections of my blog that will add to what you can learn about the history of karate. Sections such as "History" "Traditions" and "Great Karate-ka" lead to blog posts regarding the history of Shorin Ryu.