James Mitose
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 43 years ago |
| Date of birth | December 30,1916 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Kailua |
| Hawaii | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | March 26,1981 |
| Died | Folsom |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Teacher(s) | Sakuhei YoshidaToju Kosho |
| Martial arts | Jujutsu, Kenpō, Kosho Shorei-ryū Kenpo |
| Books | In Search of Kenpo |
| What Is Self Defense | |
| Style | Kenpo |
| Rank | Kempo |
| Other name | Masakichi, Kenposai Kosho |
| Teacher | Sakuhei YoshidaToju Kosho |
| Notabl student | William Chow |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 445585 |
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.