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Shuri-Te Karate is recognized as the second-oldest style of Karate, originating from the ancient martial art known simply as Te, the oldest known form of Karate. However, historical records on Te and its early practitioners are scarce, leaving much of its origins and development shrouded in mystery.

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01:49When the style became an official style, it was noted that the founder was Yamaza Ben Yamazu, but there are no records found on him.
02:00The earliest practitioner on record who studied Tei was Sakagawa Kanga, also known as Toad Sakagawa.
02:11Toad Sakagawa's most famous student, Matsumura Soken, also known as Bushi Matsumura, created Shuri Tei.
02:19Records on the karate styles of Tei and Shuri Tei are very little.
02:28Throughout the years, Shuri Tei karate had many practitioners.
02:32The last well-known practitioner was Chushin Chubana.
02:39His teacher was Anakoi Tasu.
02:43Anakoi Tasu studied under Bushi Matsumura himself.
02:48Shushin Chubana is not just the last well-known practitioner of Shuri Tei, but he is the master that developed Shurinryu karate.
03:02Karate practitioners all over the world are known as Karatika.
03:07Karatika.
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