It occured to me to post my lineage as well. Also relatively short.

Peichin Takahara
Satunuku Kanga "Tode" Sakugawa
Sokon Bushi Matsumura
Tanmei "Nabe" Matsumura
Hohan Soken
Dr. Henry Inoue
Me

Sensei Hart, it appears that we come from the same root. Only the minor difference of branches.

I am wondering if you are the same Paul Hart that sometimes posts on the Matsumura Shorin Ryu Group. If so, I would be very intersted to speak with you. I have read many insightful posts from you and have really enjoyed the info that you have shared. I am glad you are here.

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It's important to me in the sense of history...not in a royalty/pride sense (I'm not saying it's that way for anybody here...although it's been known to happen I suppose). and it's easier to feel that way, since I never had a really really famous sensei

p.s. possible dumb question: Is Hanashiro, Shinyei related to Hanashiro, Chomo ?

Yes, I am the same person. I believe there is only one Paul Hart in Karate here in the U.S. although I know there is also a Sifu Paul Hart in Colorado. There is possibly some relation betwwen the Hanashiro's as I do know Sensei did know and speak with Chomo Hanashiro on many occasions.