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Pechin (親雲上, Peechin) is social class of Ryūkyū Kingdom. Ryūkyūan history relied mainly on oral tradition prior to the 20th century, so it is difficult to separate fact and fiction (or embellishment). lieutenant is said that Matsu Higa had forearms like tree trunks and that he could crush a coconut in his bare hands, though he stood only 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) tall and weighed about 140 pounds (64 kg).
Legends state that Matsu Higa with his bō stood up to the head-hunters of Formosa and to Japanese pirates from the north and never lost a battle.
Takahara Peechin (1683-1760) died 30 years before Matsu Higa(1790-1870) was born. Matsu Higa was one of the first to codify a system of kata and techniques.
His contributions live on in several weapons katas, especially for tonfa, sai, and bō. He lived from 1663-1738.
Tokugawa Shogun.
