Tags: Martial Artist.
Chozo Nakama (名嘉真 朝増 Nakama Chōzō 1899–1982) was a Kobayashi Shorin-ryu karate-do teacher known for his knowledge of karate history and generosity as a teacher. 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. Nakama taught karate in Shuri Okinawa from c. 1935 to 1982.