Category: History

Taira Shinken & Yamani-ryu

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 by M M

When I was learning Kobudo from Minowa sensei I could get away with asking him questions directly; something that my

The Passing of Kyoda Juhatsu

Posted on August 27, 2020August 31, 2020 by M M

August 31 marks the 52nd anniversary of the passing of Kyoda Juhatsu sensei. On that day I will keep Kyoda

HIchiya Yoshio – Dojo Tour 2

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by M M

“Do not be struck by others, do not strike others”, the founder’s last teachings, held in his heart Okinawa Goju-ryu

Joe Swift Interview

Posted on August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 by M M

An interview with my good friend Joe Swift (Tokyo Mushinkan) discussing his book “Itosu Anko: Savior of a Cultural Heritage”

Higaonna Morio – Dojo Visit 4

Posted on August 3, 2020August 4, 2020 by M M

Higaonna Morio (78), Supreme Master of Goju-ryu and a designated intangible cultural asset of Okinawa Prefecture, offers tea and incense

The Legacy of Kobudo is a Living Destiny – Dojo Visit 3

Posted on July 24, 2020July 31, 2020 by M M

Bunbukan, General Headquarters of the Okinawa Traditional Kobudo Preservation Society, Mr. Masahiro Nakamoto (Holder of Intangible Cultural Asset of Okinawa

Uehara Takenobu “There is no End to Karate”

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by M M

Sixty Years of Training, Growing Everyday [Dojo Visit, 1] Karate is for training the mind. If you continue to train,

Gohaku-ryu

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by M M

Apologies for not posting anything for a while but I am still chipping away at Karate-do Nyumon. The problems…err….challenges… of