Karate

Chito Ryu Karate was founded by Dr Tsuyoshi Chitose (1898-1984). Dr Chitose studied karate under many masters such as Anko Itosu, Kenwa Mabuni (Shito Ryu) and his friend Gichin Funakoshi (Shotokan). Following his studies of Medicine, Dr Chitose later incorporated and modified some techniques by using his knowledge in human anatomy and physiology. While stationed in China as a Military Physician, he acquired additional techniques while studying Kung Fu. In 1946, Dr Chitose opened his first Yoseikan Dojo in Kikuchi City Japan. In 1952, he changed the name of his style from Kempo to Chito Ryu. Dr Chitose continued to study other styles such as judo, kendo and iaido. O Sensei Masami Tsuruoka (a student of Dr Chitose) is credited for bringing Karate to Canada. Many Canadian schools today teach derivatives of his style.

Dr Tsuyoshi Chitose (1898-1984) est le fondateur du style Chito Ryu. Dr Chitose a étudié le karaté sous plusieurs Grands Maîtres dont Anko Itosu, Kenwa Mabuni (Shito Ryu) et Gichin Funakoshi (karaté Shotokan). Après ses études en médecine, Dr Chitose a modifié les techniques de karaté en y appliquant des principes biomécaniques. Lors d’un stage comme médecin militaire en Chine, il étudia le Kung Fu. En 1946, Dr Chitose a inauguré son premier dojo Yoseikan du style Kempo à Kikuchi City, Japon. En 1952, il changea le nom du style à Chito Ryu. Il continua à étudier plusieurs autres disciplines soit le judo, le kendo et le iaido. Masami Tsuraoka, un des premiers élèves de Chitose, est crédité d’avoir introduit le karaté au Canada. Plusieurs écoles canadiennes enseignent aujourd’hui une méthode dérivée de celle de Tsuruoka Sensei.