The dojo celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. The Shimbukan Dojo was first opened in 1971 by Eisuke Akamine Sensei who was a student of Ryukyu Kobudo Senseis Shinken Taira and Seiichiro Higa. In 1999 Eisuke Akamine Sensei passed away and the Shimbukan Dojo was taken over by his son Hiroshi Akamine Sensei who is Chairman of the Shimbukan. Currently, Hiroshi Akamine Sensei holds Hanshi Kyu Dan (9th degree black belt) of the Ryukyu Traditional Martial Arts and Hanshi Kyu Dan (9th degree black belt) of Shorinryu Karate Do. Every year, students from all over the world come to Okinawa to train at the Shimbukan. At the dojo, one can focus on the basics and learn how to use weapons such as the bo, sai, nunchaku, tonfa, eiku, and many more. Hiroshi Akamine Sensei has traveled abroad several times holding seminars, and he is committed to the continued development of Okinawan Karate and Kobudo overseas.

Dojo info

・Strictly learn kihon, kata and applied movements of Ryukyu Kobudo.
・Effectively use the Bo, Sai, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Tekko, Eku, Tinbe, and Sickle.

Master info

The dojo will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Shimbukan Dojo was first opened in 1971 by Eisuke Akamine Sensei who was a student of Ryukyu Kobudo Senseis Shinken Taira and Seiichiro Higa. In 1999 Eisuke Akamine Sensei passed away and the Shimbukan Dojo was taken over by his son Hiroshi Akamine Sensei who is Chairman of the Shimbukan. Currently, Hiroshi Akamine Sensei holds Hanshi Kyu Dan (9th degree black belt) of the Ryukyu Traditional Martial Arts and Hanshi Kyu Dan (9th degree black belt) of Shorinryu Karate Do. Every year, students from all over the world come to Okinawa to train at the Shimbukan. At the dojo, one can focus on the basics and learn how to use weapons such as the bo, sai, nunchaku, tonfa, eiku, and many more. Hiroshi Akamine Sensei has traveled abroad several times holding seminars, and he is committed to the continued development of Okinawan Karate and Kobudo overseas.

Lesson info

From a lineage of Chibana Chōshin, Shiroma Makoto Shige, and Ōshiro Chōjo, Takeshi Uema Sensei has many branches worldwide. It is a well-balanced karate dojo that teaches not only Okinawa Karate but also competition style Karate.

Dojo info

・Strictly learn kihon, kata and applied movements of Shorin-ryu.
・For basic training, you will practice using Okinawa’s unique training tools.
・This is a training system that emphasizes kihon (the basics).

Master info

From a lineage of Chibana Chōshin, Shiroma Makoto Shige, and Ōshiro Chōjo, Takeshi Uema Sensei has many branches worldwide. It is a well-balanced karate dojo that teaches not only Okinawa Karate but also competition style Karate.

Lesson info

Dojo info

・Learn kihon, kata and applied movements of Kobu-ryu.
・You can learn various techniques.
・Matayoshi Kobudo can also be learned in the lesson.
・As the idea of movement that emphasizes defensive separation is fundamental, you can study the techniques that show how Okinawa Karate has evolved.

Master info

Takashi Kinjo Sensei was directly trained by the Uechi-ryu founder, and he is one of the few people who have received training from Matayoshi Sensei. Kinjo Sensei is called the master of masters by his students. He has many branches all over the world and is a man of great knowledge that conveys the essence of Okinawa Karate.

Lesson info

Tetsu Gima Sensei was born in 1954. He learned from Eiichi Miyazato Sensei at the Jundokan starting in 1970. After that, along with Miyazato Sensei he went to Taiwan and other countries to teach Karate. In 2013, he received 9th Dan and in 2015 he became Hanshi. Gima Sensei is a true Jundokan sensei who has inherited the methods and techiniques of Miyazato Sensei. Even now, Gima Sensei goes overseas several times a year to support the headquarters dojo.

Dojo info

・At the Jundokan, the largest dojo in Okinawa, you can experience kihon (the basics) and kata of Goju-ryu, as well as practice using old training tools.
-You can firmly grasp the basics of makiwara punching, three battles, and more.

Master info

Tetsu Gima Sensei was born in 1954. He learned from Eiichi Miyazato Sensei at the Jundokan starting in 1970. After that, along with Miyazato Sensei he went to Taiwan and other countries to teach Karate. In 2013, he received 9th Dan and in 2015 he became Hanshi. Gima Sensei is a true Jundokan sensei who has inherited the methods and techiniques of Miyazato Sensei. Even now, Gima Sensei goes overseas several times a year to support the headquarters dojo.

Lesson info