Kakazu Sensei was born in Naha. The Kenshikai headquarters dojo is located in Uema, Naha City and the dojo will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. In addition to the dojo in Uema, there are…
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…
Zenpo Shimabukuro Sensei who is a Hanshi 10th Dan was born on October 11th, 1943 in Chatan of the Nakagami District in Okinawa. He started studying Karate in 1952 under his father Zenryo Shimabukuro. He…
Koei Nohara Sensei currently presides over the largest Ryu Karate Kobudo Championship in Okinawa. Nohara Sensei has students all over the world and he frequently spends time throughout the year teaching overseas. Dojo info Dojo…
Masanobu Sakugawa Sensei, the “grandson” of Takenori Kiya, started karate at the age of 15. After that, he continued practicing for 50 years. He is also currently the chairman of the All Okinawa Karate Federation….
Yoshitaka Taira Sensei is the president of the World Matsubayashi-ryu Karatedo Federation and also the President of the Okinawa Prefecture Karatedo Federation. He practiced under the leadership of Shoshin Nagamine, the founder of Matsubayashi-ryu, and…
