Yasuhiro Konishi
| Yasuhiro Konishi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1893 Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan |
| Died | 1983 (aged 89–90) Tokyo, Japan |
| Style | Shindō Jinen Ryū |
| Teacher(s) | Gichin Funakoshi, Choki Motobu, Kenwa Mabuni, Morihei Ueshiba, Chojun Miyagi, Chōshin Chibana |
| Rank | Sōke, Founder of Shindō jinen-ryū |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Kiyoshi Yamazaki, Sho Kosugi, Shoji Nishio |
| Website | Japan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai |
Yasuhiro Konishi (小西康裕, Konishi Yasuhiro; 1893 - 1983) was one of the first karateka to teach karate on mainland Japan. He was instrumental in developing modern karate, as well as a driving force in the art's acceptance in Japan. He is credited with developing the style known as Shindō jinen-ryū (神道自然流).