Katsuya Miyahira
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| Katsuya Miyahira | |
| Born | August 16, 1918  Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan |
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| Martial art practiced | Shorin-ryu Shido-kan |
| Teacher(s) | Chosin Chibana, Anbun Tokuda, Choki Motobu |
| Rank | Hanshi, 10th Dan |
| Notable students | Seikichi Iha, Kazunori Yonamine |
Katsuya Miyahira (宮平 勝哉 Miyahira Katsuya?, born August 16, 1918) is an Okinawan martial artist who is the grand master of the Shorin-ryu Shido-kan style of Okinawan Karate and the president of the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate Association. He is ranked Hanshi, 10th Dan. Miyahira created the Shido-kan branch of Kobayashi Shorin-ryu after the death of his teacher, Choshin Chibana. Miyahira was also instructed by Anbun Tokuda and Choki Motobu.
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