Oct 09 2024
Before being a Budoka, be a human being. Ryo Kiyuna Karate’s first Men’s Individual Kata Olympic Champion, Ryo Kiyuna is arguably the most successful kata competitor of his generation. A Ryuei-Ryu practitioner he is a 6x World Champion and 11x Asian Champion. Some have called him the GOAT(Greatest Of All Time). Kiyuna was born on …
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Jun 11 2024
I truly believe it’s important to honour tradition, but never be limited by it. We are not medieval re-enactors but thoughtful practitioners adapting to modern conditions and needs! Thus to remain relevant, Karate and all Budo training should be an organic, expanding – and thriving – experience. Cezar Borkowski Known for his encylopedic mind on …
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Oct 05 2023
One learns through imitation, and being corrected, learning is enhanced with humility and enthusiasm. Shinkin Gima Sometimes referred to by the Japanese translation of his name, Makoto, Shinkin Gima is often overlooked by the wider Karate world. He was present at the introduction of Karate in Japan. He was also one of the first people …
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Jul 19 2023
Unfortunately, much of the essence and spirit of traditional Karate has been lost. Since the advent of Karate championships, many practitioners are competing to win at any cost. This approach is not the traditional aim of Okinawan Goju–Ryu Karate-do. Anthony Mirakian A pioneer of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate in the United States, Anthony Mirakian was an …
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Jul 07 2023
I suppose most people will tell you that they take Karate to get fit and learn self-defence. Some juniors take it up because their parents want them to, or because their mates do it. The majority give up because their mates do it. The majority give up because they hate the repetition required perfect technique …
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Jul 05 2023
When our Sempai taught us kata, they told us that when Yoshitaka Funakoshi performed a kata, those who observed him experienced a particular sensation, the tremendous impression of impending danger. Taiji Kase A major figure in the development of Shotokan Karate, Yoshitaka Funakoshi has arguably had the biggest influence on the Shotokan Karate practised today. …
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May 10 2023
(Karate) kept me out of trouble and gave me a lot of the qualities I have today. Martial arts teaches people to know their limitations, both mentally and physically. You really learn when to call backup. Devorah Dometrich Practising martial arts for over fifty years, Devorah Dometrich is one of the foremost Kobudo practitioners in …
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Apr 14 2023
Be mindful of your courtesy with humblenessTraining yourself considering physical strengthStudy and contrive seriouslyBe calm in mind and swift in actionTake care of yourselfLive a plain and simple lifeDo not be too proud of yourselfContinue training with patience and steadiness Eiichi Miyazato (Jundokan Dojo Kun) Known for his strong personality, Eiichi Miyazato was considered one …
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Feb 23 2023
Largely known by many as the teacher of Morio Higaonna, Anichi Miyagi was one of Goju–Ryu founder, Chojun Miyagi’s last students. Dedicated to Chojun Miyagi, he tried to stay true to his master’s teachings. Anichi Miyagi was born on 9 February 1931, in Naha, Okinawa. He was the oldest of three boys. Between 1 April …
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Jan 27 2023
Alongside Stan Schmidt, Len Barnes, and Hugh Thomas, James Rousseau, was a pioneer of Karate in South Africa. He is largely responsible for establishing Okinawan Goju-Ryu in Europe. A very good teacher, he has been described as making simple things interesting and difficult things seem easy. James McGill Rousseau was born on 4 July 1944 …
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