谷長治郎
Chojiro Tani
Reading: たに ちょうじろう
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Meaning
Japanese karate master (1921-1998) born in Kobe, a student of Chojun Miyagi and Kenwa Mabuni. He developed Tani-ha Shito-ryu, the basis of the Shukokai style.
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