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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.
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.
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
Tetsuhiro Hokama Goju-Ryu Techniques
| Date | Details | Location |
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| 11/6 (Wed) | 8:30- Reception opens 9:30-10:00 Opening ceremony Participants entry, Opening greetings, Ryukyu dance, Karate performance 10:00-12:00 1st Practice ①Preparation movement / Description of each movement ②Basic motion / Explanation of each motion ③Basic KATA & Bunkai 12:00-14:00 Lunch / Break ※13:00-14:00 Japanese calligraphy by Hokama Sensei by request 14:00-16:00 2nd Practice (2 hours) ①KATA＆Bunkai ②Practice method · Breathing method |
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 10:45-11:15 Matsuyama Park 1. Higaonna Kanryo & Miyagi Chojun Monument 2. Kume Sanjurokusei 11:30-12:00 Kobudo Grandmaster Monument 12:15-13:15 Lunch 13:30-14:00 Shōrin-ryū Grandmaster Monument 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) |
*Children are the same price as adults. In addition, children’s participation is required with parents.
| 4-day Participation | 40,000 JPY |
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| 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 |
| Date | Nov.6 (Wed) 〜 Nov.9 (Sat) |
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| 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. |
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
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 |
・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.
