Eiichi Miyazato

Eiichi Miyazato
Born(1922-07-05)July 5, 1922
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
DiedDecember 11, 1999(1999-12-11) (aged 77)
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
StyleGoju-ryu Karate, Judo
Teacher(s)Chōjun Miyagi
Rank10th dan karate, 8th dan judo
Other information
Notable studentsTeruo Chinen, Chuck Merriman Masaji Taira, Morio Higaonna

Eiichi Miyazato (宮里 栄一, Miyazato Eiichi; July 5, 1922 – December 11, 1999) was a leading Okinawan master of Goju-ryu karate. He was a senior student of Chōjun Miyagi, founder of the Goju-ryu style. Miyazato held the rank of 10th dan in karate and 7th dan in judo; on his death, he was honoured with the degree of 8th dan in judo.