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James Mitose

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Gender Male
Death42 years ago
Date of birth December 30,1916
Zodiac sign Capricorn
Born Kailua
Hawaii
United States
Date of died March 26,1981
DiedFolsom
California
United States
Teacher(s)Sakuhei YoshidaToju Kosho
Martial artsJujutsu, Kenpō, Kosho Shorei-ryū Kenpo
BooksIn Search of Kenpo
What Is Self Defense
Style Kenpo
Rank Kempo
Other nameMasakichi, Kenposai Kosho
TeacherSakuhei YoshidaToju Kosho
Notabl studentWilliam Chow
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James Mitose Life story


James Masayoshi Mitose was a Japanese American martial artist who brought the art of Kenpo to the United States starting in 1936. Many Kenpo teachers trace their lineage to him. Mitose was and remains a controversial figure in the history of Kenpo in America.

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