View Full Version : Kenzo Mabuni?


Grenadier
07-03-2005, 06:59 PM
Is Soke Kenzo Mabuni (of the Shi to Ryu style) OK? I had briefly seen on another forum, someone claiming that he has passed away. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Thanks.

Grenadier
07-04-2005, 10:19 PM
Nevermind... I got confirmation of his passing away. RIP Mabuni Soke.

arnisador
07-05-2005, 01:02 AM
When was this?

TimoS
07-05-2005, 07:43 AM
When was this?

26 June, apparently

arnisador
07-05-2005, 10:00 PM
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twendkata71
07-15-2006, 12:37 PM
Apparently he left the sokeship to his daughter. This has to be a first in Japan. The other son Kenei,which runs the Shito kai, is still around. After the father died(Kenwa), both claimed to be the inheriter of the Shito ryu style. They splintered and Kenei started the Shito kai branch and Kenzo held the name Seito Shito ryu. Perhaps I have that backwards. Anyway. I am sorry to hear about Mabuni Kenzo Soke's passing.

green meanie
07-15-2006, 09:18 PM
Rest in peace. :asian:

tshadowchaser
07-15-2006, 11:36 PM
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Brandon Fisher
07-16-2006, 12:36 AM
RIP Mabuni Sensei. Your teachings will live on through the Shito Ryu networks. Thank you for your time and dedication to Karate-Do and all that your gave us.

Grenadier
07-16-2006, 12:22 PM
Apparently he left the sokeship to his daughter. This has to be a first in Japan. The other son Kenei,which runs the Shito kai, is still around. After the father died(Kenwa), both claimed to be the inheriter of the Shito ryu style. They splintered and Kenei started the Shito kai branch and Kenzo held the name Seito Shito ryu. Perhaps I have that backwards. Anyway. I am sorry to hear about Mabuni Kenzo Soke's passing.


Thanks for the updates, twendkata71.