Katsuya Miyahira
| Katsuya Miyahira | |
|---|---|
| Born |
16 August 1918 Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan |
| Died | 28 November 2010 (aged 92) Japan Cancer |
| Style | Shorin-ryu Shido-kan |
| Teacher(s) | Chosin Chibana, Anbun Tokuda, Choki Motobu |
| Rank | Hanshi, 10th Dan |
| Notable students | Seiyu Nakamura Seikichi Iha Shoei Miyazato Takeshi Miyagi, Morinobu Maeshiro |
Katsuya Miyahira (宮平 勝哉 Miyahira Katsuya, 1918 - 2010) was an Okinawan martial artist who was the grand master of the Shorin-ryu Shido-kan style of Okinawan Karate and the president of the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate Association. He was ranked Hanshi, 10th Dan. Miyahira created the Shido-kan branch of Kobayashi Shorin-ryu after the death of his teacher, Chōshin Chibana. Miyahira was also instructed by Anbun Tokuda and Choki Motobu.
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