Also known as
Nakama Chozo · Chozo Nakama · なかま ちょうぞう
Description
Okinawan Kobayashi Shorin-ryu karate-do teacher (1899-1982), primary student
of Chosin Chibana who also studied with Chomo Hanashiro, Chotoku Kyan, Kenwa
Mabuni, Choki Motobu and Kentsu Yabu; taught in Shuri from c. 1935 to 1982.
Teachers (6)
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Chibana Chōshin
sports_martial_artsKobayashi Shorin-ryu
Confirmed
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EN Wikipedia states Nakama's primary teacher was Chosin Chibana, founder of
Kobayashi Shorin-ryu; the Motobu-ryu blog describes him as a senior disciple of
Chibana Choshin
“His primary teacher was Chosin Chibana, founder of Kobayashi Shorin-ryu”
“He is a senior disciple of Chibana Chōshin.”
— Motobu, Naoki. (2023). Nakama Chōzō's Gojūshiho
- Motobu-ryu Bloglink
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Hanashiro Chōmo
sports_martial_artsShuri-te
Confirmed
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EN Wikipedia states Nakama also studied with Chomo Hanashiro and the Hanashiro
article names him among Hanashiro's most eminent disciples; per Nakamoto
Mamoru (Motobu-ryu blog) Nakama learned the Gojushiho kata from Hanashiro Chomo
“however, Nakama also studied with Chomo Hanashiro, Chōtoku Kyan, Kenwa Mabuni,
Choki Motobu, and Kentsu Yabu.”
“According to Nakamoto Sensei, Nakama Sensei learned this kata from Hanashiro
Chōmo.”
— Motobu, Naoki. (2023). Nakama Chōzō's Gojūshiho
- Motobu-ryu Bloglink
history
info
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Kyan Chōtoku
sports_martial_artsShorin-ryu
Probable
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EN Wikipedia lists Chotoku Kyan among the teachers Nakama also studied with
“however, Nakama also studied with Chomo Hanashiro, Chōtoku Kyan, Kenwa Mabuni,
Choki Motobu, and Kentsu Yabu.”
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Motobu Chōki
(1936)
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EN Wikipedia lists Choki Motobu among the teachers Nakama also studied with;
Jahana's 1978 article states Nakama learned karate directly from Motobu
(dojo opened around 1940); the Motobu-ryu official history confirms he studied
under Motobu
“however, Nakama also studied with Chomo Hanashiro, Chōtoku Kyan, Kenwa Mabuni,
Choki Motobu, and Kentsu Yabu.”
“Also, when Motobu Chōki briefly returned to Okinawa to attend the
"Roundtable of Karate Masters" (1936), Nakama Sensei learned kumite
from him.”
— Motobu, Naoki. (2023). Nakama Chōzō's Gojūshiho
- Motobu-ryu Bloglink
history
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“He learned karate directly from Choki Motobu (1871-1944). It was about 1940
that Choki Motobu opened his own Dojo(=a training hall) in Nishishinmachi
(=Kumecho now), Naha city after returning to Okinawa from Osaka”
— Jahana, Seijin; East Wind Budo. (1978). The Legend
of Choki Motobulink
info
“That was Nakama Chozo sensei. He had also studied under Motobu Choki sensei.”
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Kenwa Mabuni
sports_martial_artsShito-ryu
Probable
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EN Wikipedia lists Kenwa Mabuni among the teachers Nakama also studied with
“however, Nakama also studied with Chomo Hanashiro, Chōtoku Kyan, Kenwa Mabuni,
Choki Motobu, and Kentsu Yabu.”
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Kentsū Yabu
sports_martial_artsShuri-te
Probable
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EN Wikipedia lists Kentsu Yabu among the teachers Nakama also studied with
“however, Nakama also studied with Chomo Hanashiro, Chōtoku Kyan, Kenwa Mabuni,
Choki Motobu, and Kentsu Yabu.”
Ranks (1)
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military_tech9 dan
Probable
Dan-Kyu System
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Jahana's 1978 article states Nakama was awarded Hanshi, 9th dan; date
unknown
“Mr. Nakama was awarded "Hanshi" (the highest title), 9th Dan(=degree)
black belt.”
— Jahana, Seijin; East Wind Budo. (1978). The Legend
of Choki Motobulink
info
Honours (1)
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receipt_longHanshi 9th Dan
Hanshi
Probable
Title
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Jahana's 1978 article states Nakama was awarded Hanshi, 9th dan; date
unknown
“Mr. Nakama was awarded "Hanshi" (the highest title), 9th Dan(=degree)
black belt.”
— Jahana, Seijin; East Wind Budo. (1978). The Legend
of Choki Motobulink
info
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Muñoz, Frederico (YEAR_PLACEHOLDER). Nakama Chōzō. In Martialis: Martial Arts
Lineage Database. https://martial.is/entity/01KZEG2C4M2QAKN7Y7NHSQE8DY - CC
BY-SA 4.0. Accessed ACCESSED_DATE_PLACEHOLDER.
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@incollection{martialis_01KZEG2C4M2QAKN7Y7NHSQE8DY, author = {Muñoz, Frederico},
title = {Nakama Chōzō}, booktitle = {Martialis: Martial Arts Lineage Database},
year = {YEAR_PLACEHOLDER}, url =
{https://martial.is/entity/01KZEG2C4M2QAKN7Y7NHSQE8DY}, urldate =
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