Gichin Funakoshi (船越 義珍, Funakoshi Gichin, 10 November 1868 – 26 April 1957) was the founder of Shotokan, which is the most widely known school or style of karate. He is known as the "father of modern karate".
Funakoshi died on 26 April 1957 in Tokyo of colon cancer, aged 88.
A: Gichin Funakoshi is the founder of Shotokan, the most widely known school or style of karate, and is known as the "father of modern karate".
A: Gichin Funakoshi was born on November 10, 1868.
A: Gichin Funakoshi died on April 26, 1957.
A: Gichin Funakoshi died of colon cancer.
A: Gichin Funakoshi died in Tokyo.
A: Gichin Funakoshi was 88 years old when he died.
A: Gichin Funakoshi is known as the "father of modern karate" and founded the Shotokan style, which is the most widely known school or style of karate.
