Motobu Chōyū
| Motobu Chōyū | |
|---|---|
Motobu Chōyū | |
| Born | May 2, 1865 Akahira Village, Shuri, Ryūkyū Kingdom |
| Died | March 21, 1928 (aged 62) Shuri, Okinawa, Japan |
| Style | Shuri-te, Motobu-ryū |
| Teacher(s) | Motobu Chōshin, Matsumura Sōkon, Itosu Ankō, Matsumora Kōsaku |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Uehara Seikichi, Kaneshima Shinsuke, Tsuyoshi Chitose |
| Website | Motobu-ryu |
Motobu Chōyū (本部朝勇; May 2 1865 - March 21 1928) was an Okinawan martial artist and the 11th sōke of Motobu Udundī. He was also Ryukyuan royalty and the 11th head of the Motobu Udun, a branch of the Ryukyuan royal family. His younger brother was a karate master, Motobu Chōki.