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・Strictly learn kihon, kata and applied movements of Uechi-ryu.
・The training method is peculiar to the Uechi style, which is used especially for training the body.
・The Kumite taught is full contact style.

Master info

Haruyoshi Shimabukuro Sensei teaches practical Karate at the Uechi-ryu Naha Minami Shubukan. The lesson contents include strict practice, focussing on makiwara, Kotebane, and three battles. The Karate style is full contact, Shimabukuro Sensei continues to let his students enter in various competitions.

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・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.

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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.

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Dojo info

・Learn kihon, kata and applied movements of Uechi-ryu.
・Matayoshi Kobudo can also be learned in the lesson.
・A well-balanced instruction on kihon (the basics), kata, applications, and old martial arts is taught.

Master info

Kiyoshi Yogi Sensei has won numerous world Karate and Ryukyu ancient martial arts competitions, and now his son, Seito, is a world champion. At the Yogi Kaikan, the three secret battles of the Uechi style are intensively trained, with the basics of the Ryukyu ancient martial arts also being trained.

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・Sensei Kiyohide Shinjo has been promoted to 10th Dan.
・Learn kihon, kata and applied movements of Uechi-ryu.
・The training method is peculiar to the Uechi style, which is used especially for training the body.
・It is possible to learn Karate used in competition.

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Kiyohide Shinjo Sensei, who was born on November 3, 1951, is a magnificent man who is said to be one of the strongest karateka in Okinawa. Three generations of prestigious karatekas have appeared one after the other: 1st generation Seiryo Shinjo (1908-1976), 2nd generation Shinyu Shinjo (1929-1981), and 3rd generation Kiyohide Shinjo. The Kenyukai, which started out as a dojo of about 50 square meters, currently has about 200 branch dojos overseas.

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Dojo info

・Learn kihon (basics), kata, and applied movements of Goju-ryu.
・For basic training, you will practice using Okinawa’s unique training tools.

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Ryoichi Nakandagari Sensei was born in 1964, and is a 7th Dan Goju-ryu instructor. He enrolled s a student at the Shodokan of Sakugawa Sensei. From 2002, he has run the Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karatedo Shodokan Haebaru Dojo in Kaebane-cho, Haebaru-cho. Ryoichi Nakandagari Sensei has about 180 students who attend weekly. At the dojo, he emphasizes the great importance of traditional techniques, making sure everyone does their kata properly, and repeated instruction to his students.

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Dojo info

・Learn kihon (basics), kata, and applied movements of Goju-ryu.
・For basic training, you will practice using Okinawa’s unique training tools.
・You can thoroughly study the basic movements such as the three battles and the breathing method.

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Meitatsu Yagi Sensei was born in 1944 in Naha. He is the eldest son of Meitoku Yagi, and a pioneer of Goju-ryu. He is the chairman of the Okinawa Karate Kobudo Federation. Meitatsu Yagi Sensei has inherited pure Goju-ryu movements, and has many branches in many parts of the world.

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Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei was born in Taiwan in 1944 and lived there until he was 6 years old. He is the Chairman and Soke of the Goju-ryu Kenshikai Dojo Headquarters. One of Hokama Sensei’s Karate instruction videos has been played on YouTube more than 8 million times. There are many well-known martial artists from around the world, including Steven Seagal, who have come to Okinawa to meet Hokama Sensei. Hokama Sensei learned karate from his grandfather, Tokuyama Moriken, and went on to learn Goju-ryu from Higa Seiko sensei, Kobudo from Shinpo Matayoshi sensei and Masakazu Kinjo sensei, and the art of Shinto Tenshin-ryu from Kaminaga Shigemi sensei. After that, Hokama Sensei went to America and then to Mindanao University where he obtained a Ph.D. in Physical Education (Budo). Hokama Sensei regularly goes abroad to teach and spread Karate. Hokama Sensei has extensive knowledge of the history of karate and ancient martial arts, training tools and weapons, and has had numerous books published.

Dojo info

・Learn kihon (basics), kata, and applied movements of Goju-ryu.
・You can learn various techniques.
・You can also study the secret techniques.
・Matayoshi Kobudo can also be learned in the lesson.
・Hokama Sensei can also teach in English or Chinese.

Master info

Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei was born in Taiwan in 1944 and lived there until he was 6 years old. He is the Chairman and Soke of the Goju-ryu Kenshikai Dojo Headquarters. One of Hokama Sensei’s Karate instruction videos has been played on YouTube more than 8 million times. There are many well-known martial artists from around the world, including Steven Seagal, who have come to Okinawa to meet Hokama Sensei. Hokama Sensei learned karate from his grandfather, Tokuyama Moriken, and went on to learn Goju-ryu from Higa Seiko sensei, Kobudo from Shinpo Matayoshi sensei and Masakazu Kinjo sensei, and the art of Shinto Tenshin-ryu from Kaminaga Shigemi sensei. After that, Hokama Sensei went to America and then to Mindanao University where he obtained a Ph.D. in Physical Education (Budo). Hokama Sensei regularly goes abroad to teach and spread Karate. Hokama Sensei has extensive knowledge of the history of karate and ancient martial arts, training tools and weapons, and has had numerous books published.

Lesson info

Masaaki Ikemiyagi Sensei was born 1953 in Nago, Okinawa. From 15 years old, after training as a student under Meitoku Yagi Sensei, Ikemiyagi Sensei continued to train intensively. He is a master of breaking in Karate. Currently, he is the secretary general of the Okinawa Dento Karatedo Shinkokai, and he continually contributes to the development of Okinawa Karate.

Dojo info

・Learn kihon (basics), kata, and applied movements of Goju-ryu.
・For basic training, you will practice using Okinawa’s unique training tools.
・Ikemiyagi Sensei will teach you the basics of makiwara punching.
・You can learn a lot of practical skills.

Master info

Masaaki Ikemiyagi Sensei was born 1953 in Nago, Okinawa. From 15 years old, after training as a student under Meitoku Yagi Sensei, Ikemiyagi Sensei continued to train intensively. He is a master of breaking in Karate. Currently, he is the secretary general of the Okinawa Dento Karatedo Shinkokai, and he continually contributes to the development 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

Tsuneo Kinjo Sensei was born in 1953 in Shuri, Naha City. He is a Hanshi 9th Dan. In 1971, Kinjo Sensei went to Hawaii which is where he studied under Masatami Tokumura, before his return to Okinawa in 1975 to train under Eiichi Miyazato at the Jundokan.
Currently being a Grand Master of the Jundokan and fluent in English, Kinjo Sensei teaches Goju-ryu to Japanese and foreign karatekas at the dojo headquarters. Kinjo Sensei also travels to place in Japan and overseas several times every year to teach.
And because of Kinjo Sensei’s personality and karate techniques, he has many supporters domestically and overseas.
Kinjo Sensei is currently the Vice Chief Director of the Okinawa Karate Kobudo Federation.

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.
・Kinjo Sensei lived in Hawaii for a long time and is fluent in English.

Master info

Tsuneo Kinjo Sensei was born in 1953 in Shuri, Naha City. He is a Hanshi 9th Dan. In 1971, Kinjo Sensei went to Hawaii which is where he studied under Masatami Tokumura, before his return to Okinawa in 1975 to train under Eiichi Miyazato at the Jundokan.
Currently being a Grand Master of the Jundokan and fluent in English, Kinjo Sensei teaches Goju-ryu to Japanese and foreign karatekas at the dojo headquarters. Kinjo Sensei also travels to place in Japan and overseas several times every year to teach.
And because of Kinjo Sensei’s personality and karate techniques, he has many supporters domestically and overseas.
Kinjo Sensei is currently the Vice Chief Director of the Okinawa Karate Kobudo Federation.

Lesson info