Master Taira Shinken
Kobu-Jutsu
Taught Tatsu Shimabuku Weapons

Master Chojun Miyagi
Goju-Ryu

Master Chotoku Kiyan
Shorin-Ryu

Motobu Choki
Tatsuo Shimabuku's first Instructor
Shorin-Ryu

Master Tatsuo Shimabuku
founder of Isshinryu Karate