I too am looking for a dojo and sensei. I am 1st degree black belt, need to get back in shape as it has been too long since I trained. ( I was told by Chinen...
Hello Everyone, I am a 40 year old disabled United States Marine looking for a Dojo teaching Goju-Ryu. I am interested in bringing my mind, spirit and body...
Dear All, Hi! I've just arrived here. I practice and teach Euchi Ryu, which I'm told is similar to Goju Ryu in some respects although I have not yet...
Many people think Tai Chi (= taijiquan) exercise is beneficial for health promotion. I think Kata of Gojuryu is also useful for the same purpose, if we...
well theres some very interesting conversations here.. Im in salem ore. and at the age of 54 I am thinking of taking up Karate again as I had to quit for the...
Hello, friends, Long time no write. GeoCities is closing next week, so my websites (http://uk.geocities.com/sanzinsoo and http://www.geocities.com/sanzinsoo) ...
Hanshi Robert L. (Bob) Mallin, 74, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Meadville and Dalton, Ga., passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009, after a long struggle with...
Yesterday is sixth anniversary of my website, gSanzinsoo Okinawan Gojuryu Karateh, founded on March 3, 2003. http://uk.geocities.com/sanzinsoo/index.html ...
Further to my last (attached below), my former student now claims a lineage to Miyazato Eiichi Sensei through his new sensei, Mr. Ananthan Kupasamy of...
Firdaus Syaiful Alam of Bandung Inddonesia, who has posted here regularly, continues to advertise that he is my student. The following message clarifies: It is...
Hi All, On Monday 9 February, I was a guest of the US Consul General (Mrs Alberta Gale Johnson Mayberry, Ph.D.) who met me after reading the review of "My ...
I have a request if there are any members living in Puerto Rico could you drop me a private email? Thanks, Rick Clark - www.ao-denkou-kai.org [Non-text...
For all that might be interested, Miyazato Eiko Sensei has just released a DVD, you can find it here: http://www.theokinawan.com/dvdmiyazato.php David Somers ...
Here's my video clips of kata "Tensho". I myself performed the kata. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks. http://yamada-san.blogspot.com/2009/02/tensho.html...
Dear Des and All, You wrote .... ... way. Thanks – what was a pleasant surprise was that the Consul picked up the review and that I was invited over. What is...
Hi All, On Monday past I was a guest of the US Consul General (Mrs Alberta Gale Johnson Mayberry, Ph.D.) who wanted to meet me after reading the review of "My...
Hello Senseis and Competitors This is the first information for the 2006 Steveston International on Mar. 4. 2006. This is not only one of the biggest...
Hello All, As you may or may not know our Steveston Tournament is using the New WKF Rules. Sensei Brian James who is a WKF official is planning on have a...
Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu. (= Happy New Year 2009 to you all.) As a Otoshidama (= New Year's present), I would like to demonstrate Sai, a weapon of Ryukyu...
gSuparinpeh means 108 (= one hundred and eight) in Chinese Hokkien dialect. According to Buddhism, human beings have 108 problems or troubles. Here in...
To one and all here's my wish to you for 2009: 2009 is a road not travelled but one full of opportunities. Remember the race is not to the swift, nor the...
Hi All, My book not only covers the experiences of travelling across the America's but also has profiles of the following Goju Ryu Karate ka who are featured ...
Hi there, I have just completed my first read of Hoosain Narker's book "My Karate Odyssey". I must say that it felt as if I was on the journey with him as I,...
Hi All, On the 13th we had the launch of "My Karate Odyssey". It was held at the Sid G. Rule Primary School Hall in Grassy Park. Attended by friends, karate ...
Does anyone have any views on the animals represented in each of the Goju ryu kata? Mario McKenna refers to research by 3 gentlemen, Kinjo Akio, Tokashiki...
Eku or Weeku is an Okinawan word for an oar. It becomes a weapon in Ryukyu Kobudo. My teacher learned most of Ryukyu Kobudo including Eku from Shimpo...