That's
Gichen Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan, in black on the left.
Notice
the what appears to be kata guruma(the throw in the middle)
&
the grappling on the right. It looks like a judo class.
Funakoshi did do a demonstration in front of
Jigoro Kano at the Kodokan but he did not train in Judo. That makes this
picture really interesting! After lots of research I think I've found the
answer.
In 1935 Funakoshi published Karate-Do Kyohan, where he wrote 'In Karate,
hitting, thrusting, & kicking are not the only methods, throwing techniques
& pressure against joints are included.'
So
much has been lost throughout the years!
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