Kiyohide Shinjo Sensei Hanshi 10th Dan Kenyukai honbu
Dojo info
Dojo Name
Kenyukai
Style
Uechi-Ryu
Area
Yomitan
・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.
Master info
Name
Kiyohide Shinjo
Grade
Uechi-Ryu 10th dan
Position
President of Kenyukai
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.
・Black belt or your own belt if available. ・Respect the Grand Master and other students (if any).
Requirement
・Your own drink ・Towel
Photo & video
Photo X Video X *Prohibited during training *Sensei’s permission required
Ryoichi Nakandagari sensei Hanshi 7th Dan Shodokan Haebaru
Dojo info
Dojo Name
Shodokan Haebaru
Style
Goju-Ryu
Area
Haebaru
・Learn kihon (basics), kata, and applied movements of Goju-ryu. ・For basic training, you will practice using Okinawa’s unique training tools.
Master info
Name
Ryoichi Nakandagari
Grade
Goju-Ryu 7th dan
Position
President of Shodokan Haebaru
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.
・20:00-22:00 (Tuesday,Saturday) ・10:00-12:00 (Monday to Sunday) ・Based on your request(s)
Fee (not incuding TAX)
Group lesson 8,000 JPY Private lesson 20,000 JPY
Rule
・Black belt or your own belt if available ・Respect the Grand Master and other students (if any).
Requirement
・Your own drink ・Towel
Photo & video
Photo O Video X *Prohibited during training *Sensei’s permission required
Meitatsu Yagi Sensei Hanshi 10th Dan International Meibukan Gojyu-Ryu
Dojo info
Dojo Name
International Meibukan
Style
Goju-Ryu
Area
Naha
・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.
Master info
Name
Meitatsu Yagi
Grade
Goju-Ryu 10th dan
Position
President of International Meibukan
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.
・White belt ・Respect the Grand Master and other students (if any).
Requirement
・Your own drink ・Towel
Photo & video
Photo X Video X *Prohibited during training *Sensei’s permission required
Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei Hanshi 10th Dan Kenshikai Sohombu
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
Dojo Name
Kenshikai
Style
Goju-Ryu
Area
Nishihara
・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
Name
Tetsuhiro Hokama
Grade
Goju-Ryu 10th dan
Position
President of Kenshikai
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
Program
・Morning Class ・Private Class ・Kobudo Class ・Group Class
・20:00-22:00 (Tuesday, Saturday) ・10:00-12:00 (Monday to Sunday) ・Based on your request(s)
Fee (not incuding TAX)
Group lesson 8,000 JPY Private lesson 20,000 JPY
Rule
・Black belt or your own belt if available. ・Respect the Grand Master and other students (if any).
Requirement
・Your own drink ・Towel
Photo & video
Photo X Video X *Prohibited during training *Sensei’s permission required
Masaaki Ikemiyagi Sensei Hanshi 9th Dan Goju-Ryu Okinawa Meibukan
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
Dojo Name
Meibukan
Style
Goju-Ryu
Area
Okinawa city
・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
Name
Masaaki Ikemiyagi
Grade
Goju-Ryu 9th dan
Position
President of Meibukan
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.
・Black belt or your own belt if available. ・Respect the Grand Master and other students (if any).
Requirement
・Your own drink ・Towel
Photo & video
Photo ○ Video X *Prohibited during training *Sensei’s permission required
Tetsu Gima sensei Hanshi 9th Dan Jundokan Sohonbu
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
Dojo Name
Jundokan
Style
Goju-Ryu
Area
Naha
・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
Name
Tetsu Gima
Grade
Goju-Ryu 9th dan
Position
Shihan of Jundokan
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.
・Black belt or your own belt if available. ・Respect the Grand Master and other students (if any).
Requirement
・Your own drink ・Towel
Photo & video
Photo ○ Video X *Prohibited during training *Sensei’s permission required
Tsuneo Kinjo sensei Hanshi 9th Dan Jundokan Sohonbu
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
Dojo Name
Jundokan
Style
Goju-Ryu
Area
Naha
・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
Name
Tsuneo Kinjo
Grade
Goju-Ryu 9th dan
Position
Shihan of Jundokan
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.
・Black belt or your own belt if available. ・Respect the Grand Master and other students (if any).
Requirement
・Your own drink ・Towel
Photo & video
Photo ○ Video X *Prohibited during training *Sensei’s permission required
2018.11 Eiichi Miyazato KARATE technique Workshop
This workshop teach you great techniques of the late Eiichi Miyasato sensei who was a leading Okinawan Karate master of Goju-Ryu Karate. Okinawan karate has amazing techniques and completely different from so-called sports Karate. It control the opponent by only breathing and body handling without using any power. Let’s experience the difference from sports Karate. This Program is for Intermediate and advanced. We hope you can find new stage of Karate through this workshop!!
Workshop concept
The late Miyazato sensei is the founder of Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate do kyokai. He devoted his entire life to Karate, He taught not only in Japan,but also all over the world.The main theme of this workshop is how to use Waza (technique) adapted to breathing unique skill of Goju-Ryu Karate.
They are the students who learned the nearest and longest from Miyazato sensei. Their movement is very amazing. They will teach how to use whole body, how to breathe, and so on.
They are the students who learned the nearest and longest from Miyazato sensei. Their movement is very amazing. They will teach how to use whole body, how to breathe, and so on.
Introduction of Eiichi Miyazato sensei
Eiichi Miyazato sensei
(July 5, 1922 – December 11, 1999)
Eiichi Miyazato sensei
(July 5, 1922 – December 11, 1999)
He was a leading Okinawan master of Goju-ryu karate. He was a senior post-war student of Chōjun Miyagi, founder of the Goju-ryu style. Miyazato held the rank of 10th dan in Karate and 8th dan in Judo. Miyazato’s students included many famous master, e.g, Morio Higaonna, Teruo Chinen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiichi_Miyazato
Miyagi Sensei practicing bunkai with his student Miyazato Eiichi.
Miyagi Sensei overseeing kumite practice in 1952. Students: Yagi Meitoku, Miyazato Eiichi, Toguchi Seikichi and Miyazato Eiko.
Miyazato Eiichi – Shisochin Filmed in 1961
Okinawan Karate grand masters of this workshop
Tetsu Gima
(Goju-Ryu 9th Dan)
He is the student that Eiichi Miyazato sensei taught the longest. Miyazato sensei loved him very much, so he knows a lot of technique and episode of Miyazato sensei.
Tsuneo Kinjo
(Goju-Ryu 9th Dan)
He is a close friend of Gima sensei, and learned from Miyazato sensei togeher for a long time. Director of Federation of Okinawa Karate, old martial arts.
Kazuya Higa
(Goju-Ryu 8th Dan)
He is a close friend of Gima sensei and Kinjo sensei. He started to learn Karate from Miyazato sensei at the age of 22 years old.
Special guest Hiroshi Akamine (Kobudo 9th Dan / Shorin-Ryu 9th Dan)
He is one of the most famous master of Kobudo. The president of Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan. http://ryukyu-kobudo.com
Program
4 days Okinawan Karate training program is as follows
4 days Okinawan Karate training program is as follows
Goju-Ryu Karate Training
Kobudo Training
Okinawan Karate History Tour
Option Okinawan Karate DOJO Tour
Option Zen(mental training)
Training menu
Features of this workshop training menu
Features of this workshop training menu
・Breathing method (Sanchin is very important Kata in Goju-Ryu)
・How to use body depending on your physical features
・Unique warm up exercises of Goju-Ryu Karate
Goju-Ryu Training
Goju-Ryu Training
Warm up exercises
Proper grips of weapon
Base movement
Base movement
Kata movement
Kata
Kata bunkai
Okinawa Karate lecture
Training method
History and Episode of Okinawa Karate
Breathing method
Technique of Okinawa Karate
How to use body
Include service
This is just an example,
we can arrange your Karate camp based on your requests.
This is just an example,
we can arrange your Karate camp based on your requests.
Karate TrainingKobudo TrainingKarate History Tour (visit 6-10 spots)AccommodationZenBeach BBQSocial Drinking PartyTraining Completion Certificate
Okinawan Karate grand master’s movies
Seminar
(Kinjo & Gima sensei)
Suparinpei
(Gima sensei)
Sanseru
(Kinjo sensei)
Seipai
(Higa sensei)
Hojo undo
(Kinjo & Gima sensei)
Documentary
(Akamine sensei)
Kobujutsu Kata
(Akamine sensei)
Chikin sunakake no eku
(Akamine sensei)
Venue
We recommend the Okinawa Karate Kaikan
because it has great facilities for training Karate.
We recommend the Okinawa Karate Kaikan
because it has great facilities for training Karate.
59,000JPY
※Special price：55,000JPY（until September 30th)
(not include tax）
Include
Goju-Ryu training, Kobudo training, Karate history tour, Lunch BBQ, Social drinking party, Certification, Memorial goods
Cancel Policy
If you want to cancel your reservation, there will be a cancellation fee based on the following cancel policy. Date back from the activity day.
Estimate
Free
After application〜15 days before the activity day
25% cancellation fee
8〜14 days before
50% cancellation fee
Within 7 days
100% cancellation fee
Notes
・You need to respect Okinawan Karate Grand master.
・You have to bow when entering and leaving the dojo.
・Do not bother other students.
・Please bring your own Karate uniform, towel, and drink(s).
・Make sure you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start of lesson.
・Be sure to turn off your mobile phone during the lesson.
・You are not allowed to take pictures nor record without the permission of the sensei.
We hope you have a great time in this workshop.
About us (Ageshio Japan)
Our company, Ageshio Japan, is the industry’s first travel company specialized for Okinawa Karate service. Main business activities include production of Okinawa Karate workshop and event introduction of Okinawa, Karate DOJOs, home stay support and so on. To make it realized, we will distribute profits of our business to Okinawan Karate DOJOs as best as we can.
As Karate will make its Olympic debut in 2020, it has a high fever now. However,on the other hand, Karate’s original techniques and movements are gradually being lost. There are many Karate practitioner who retired sports karate and want to practice at the next stage. We want to become a navigator of them and lead them to the new world of Karate.
Our mission is to support the preservation and success of Okinawa karate.
Thanks to a lot trust and help from Okinawa karate masters for us, we are currently planning various workshops and events. We will have many attractive training programs from now on.
If you are interested in learning Okinawa Karate, please feel free to contact us anytime.
Our service
Our service
We can arrange and support your Karate stay in Okinawa depending on your request.
Karate Camp
Introduction DOJO
Karate History Tour
Experience Culture
Okinawa sightseeing
Stay support
Our relationship
Our relationship
We will produce various styles of Okinawa Karate workshops, and we can arrange small group workshop depending on your request.
Goju-Ryu
martial arts workshop
Shorin-Ryu Shubukan
martial arts workshop
Shito-Ryu Shobukan
martial arts workshop
Our relationship
Our relationship
Shorin-Ryu 10th Dan
Zenpo Shimabukuro sensei
Kobudo 9th Dan
Hiroshi Akamine sensei
Okinawa Karate Sanbokukai
Year-end party
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The 40th-year Anniversary Event of the KENSHIKAI Dojo by Goju-ryu 10th Dan Master Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei on November 6th-9th (4 days), 2019 in Okinawa. This anniversary event is produced by Ageshio Japan Co.,Ltd.
Features of this seminar
1. The main instructor is Tetsuhiro Hokama sensei who is one of the most famous Karate masters all over the world. On top of that, Hokama sensei has a karate demonstration video on YouTube which has been viewed more than 8 million times.
2. You can learn a lot of Goju-ryu techniques by Hokama sensei such as Pressure point, KATA and BUNKAI, Training and breathing method and so on.
3. Included in the four days are various programs such as two days of Goju-ryu Karate training, an Okinawan Karate History Tour guided by Hokama sensei, a Memorial ceremony, a social party celebrating the KENSHIKAI Dojo 40th anniversary, and so on.
Introduction of main instructor “Tetsuhiro Hokama sensei“
Tetsuhiro Hokama sensei is a 10th Dan Gojuryu Karatedo Hanshi, President of the Okinawa Gojuryu Kenshi Kai Karatedo Kobudo Association and founder of the first Karatedo museum in the World. Although not as well known all over the world compared to other Okinawan Gojuryu teachers, Hanshi Hokama is one of the most knowledgeable Gojuryu Karatedo masters. He has a deep understanding of the “Old Ways” of Karate.
Steven Segal came to Okinawa to visit Tetsuhiro Hokama
Okinawa
Convention Center
Conference Building A A1
11/7 (Thu)
9:00- Reception opens
10:00-12:00 3rd Practice
①Preparatory movement / Basic movement
②Pressure point 1
12:00-14:00 Lunch / Break
※13:00-14:00 Japanese calligraphy by Hokama Sensei by request
14:00-16:00 4th Practice (2 hours)
①KATA & Bunkai
②Pressure point 2
16:00-17:00 Grading (Applicants only)
※Grading is only branch Dojo
※Require a certificate or copy of the current grade
Okinawa Convention Center
Conference Building B
B1/B5-7
※Room may change the day before
11/8 (Fri)
18:30-19:00 Reception
19:00-19:30 40th Anniversary Ceremony
①Speech by Tetsuhiro Hokama sensei
②Speech by representative of some countries
③Seminar Award
19:30-22:00 40th Anniversary Party
・Cheers ・Speech by Kenshikai branch Dojo
・Ryukyu dance ・Performance by special guest Uechi-ryu Yogi Kaikan
・Performance by Kenshikai head quarter member
・Performance by Kenshikai foreign branch member
・Closing remarks
Laguna Garden Hotel
Banquet Room
“Hagoromo no Ma”
11/9 (Sat)
9:00 Rendezvous (Makishi Park entrance – in Naha)
10:00-10:30 Okinogu
1. Funakoshi Gichin Monument
2. Okinogu Shrine Walk
14:30-15:30 Okinawa Prefecture Karate Museum (Nishihara Town)
16:00 End of History Tour (Makishi Park entrance – in Naha)
[Meeting-place]
Makishi Park entrance
(in Naha)
Price list (tax included)
*Children are the same price as adults. In addition, children’s participation is required with parents.
4-day Participation
40,000 JPY
3-day Participation
30,000 JPY
2-day Participation
24,000 JPY
1-day Participation
12,000 JPY
Half-day Participation
6,000 JPY
Performance & Memorial Ceremony Participation
10,000 JPY
Details of seminar
Date
Nov.6 (Wed) 〜 Nov.9 (Sat)
Venue
Karate training Okinawa Convention Center
Address : Ginowan City Mashiki 4-3-1, Okinawa prefecture
TEL : 098-898-3000
URL : http://www.oki-conven.jp
Ceremony and Social Drinking party Laguna Garden Hotel
Address : Ginowan City Mashiki 4-1-1, Okinawa prefecture
TEL : 098-897-2121
URL : https://www.laguna-garden.jp
Including
①Goju-ryu Karate training (for two day)
②Okinawan Karate history tour (including lunch）
③Memorial ceremony and Social drinking party of Kenshikai Dojo 40th anniversary
④Certification
Not including
Accommodation, Transportation, Meal
(If there are any request, we can help you)
Notes
Grading is only for branch Dojo members, and require a certificate of copy of the current grade.
Option menu
If you have any request, please feel free to ask us anytime!
If you have any request, please feel free to ask us anytime!
Booking accommodation
Dojo training
Culture experience and sightseeing
Cancel Policy
If you want to cancel your reservation, there will be a cancellation fee depending on the following cancel policy. Date back from the lesson day.
Estimate
Free
After application〜15 days before the activity day
25% cancellation fee
8〜14 days before
50% cancellation fee
Within 7 days
100% cancellation fee
Notes
・You need to respect Okinawan Karate Grand master.
・You have to bow when entering and leaving the dojo.
・Do not bother other students.
・Please bring your own Karate uniform, towel, and drink(s).
・Make sure you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start of lesson.
・Be sure to turn off your mobile phone during the lesson.
・You are not allowed to take pictures nor record without the permission of the sensei.
