Teruo Chinen Martial artist

Teruo Chinen (知念 辉夫, Chinen Teruo, born June 8, 1941) is a prominent Okinawan master of Gōjū-ryū karate. He founded the Jundokan International karate organization and holds the title Shihan. Chinen is one of the last surviving students to have learned directly from Chōjun Miyagi, founder of Gōjū-ryū karate. He currently holds the rank of 9th dan in karate.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 08, 1941
Birth place
Japan , Kobe , Hyōgo Prefecture
Residence
Spokane Washington , Washington (state)

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