Guest Post by Kyle Duske: Motobu Choki & the Boxer
Despite the difficulties and challenges that we all face during the pandemic of Covid-19, I am still happily surprised at the resilience of human beings …
Karatedo
Karate & Longevity
Unexpected barometer of life expectancy! You can determine your risk of death by your grip strength! On NHK’s “Tameshite Gatten” program, it seems that data …
Yasuzato Yoriyuki
You may not recognize the name Yasuzato Yoriyuki, but he was the grandson of Azato Anko, the famed Karate and Jigen-ryu master who was a …
The Passing of Kyoda Juhatsu
August 31 marks the 52nd anniversary of the passing of Kyoda Juhatsu sensei. On that day I will keep Kyoda sensei in my thoughts as …
HIchiya Yoshio – Dojo Tour 2
“Do not be struck by others, do not strike others”, the founder’s last teachings, held in his heart Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate Association Hichiya Dojo, Yoshio …
Joe Swift Interview
An interview with my good friend Joe Swift (Tokyo Mushinkan) discussing his book “Itosu Anko: Savior of a Cultural Heritage” on the Conversations on Karate …
Higaonna Morio – Dojo Visit 4
Higaonna Morio (78), Supreme Master of Goju-ryu and a designated intangible cultural asset of Okinawa Prefecture, offers tea and incense at the International Okinawa Goju-ryu …