Introduction Karate, a martial art that originated in Okinawa, has evolved into various styles, including Gojuryu Karate, which emphasizes...

I started my study of martial arts in February of 1977 learning Gojuryu karate, since that time I have trained   Judo, Jujutsu, Aikido, Uech...

In my first two articles, I provided information on how the founders and many first generation students received their rank. Rank in the mar...

I know I have not written much on this blog lately and haven’t made many updates. I thought when I retired from the police department and op...

Uchi-deshi (内弟子, lit. "inside student") is a Japanese term for a live-in student/apprentice who trains under and assists a sensei ...

  Ufuchiku Kobudo  (大筑古武術) sometimes referred to as  Ufuchiku Kobujutsu  or  Ufuchiku-Den  is a form of  Okinawan kobudō  whose main weapon ...

 Dojo / Associations belonging to Senior students of Chojun Miyagi; 1. Seiko Higa - International Gojuryu Karate Kobudo Federation / Shodok...