Hironori Ōtsuka Martial artist

Hironori Ōtsuka (大塚 博紀, Ōtsuka Hironori, June 1, 1892 – January 29, 1982) was a Japanese master of karate who created the Wadō-ryū style of karate. He was the first Grand Master of Wadō-ryū karate, and received high awards within Japan for his contributions to karate.

Personal facts

Hironori Ōtsuka
Alias (AKA)Ohtsuka Hironori
Birth dateJune 01, 1892
Birth place
Japan , Shimodate Ibaraki , Ibaraki Prefecture
Date of deathJanuary 29, 1982
Place of death
Japan

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