Chozo Nakama was a Kobayashi Shorin-ryu karate-do teacher known for his knowledge of karate history and generosity as a teacher.
Career
Nakama taught karate in Shuri, Okinawa, from c. 1935 to 1982.
Achievements
His primary teacher was Chosin Chibana, founder of Kobayashi Shorin-ryu. However, Nakama also studied with Chomo Hanashiro, Chōtoku Kyan, Kenwa Mabuni, Choki Motobu, and Kentsu Yabu.