The Kogawa Karate-do would like to thank Sho-ha Shorin ryu for accepting us into their ryu-ha over the past sixteen years. Several members of Kogawa … [Read more...] about Sho-ha Shorin ryu Shorin No Tora Dojo 40th Anniversay 8/22-23/14
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Brief Kokuba Family Karate History #7
After his father's death in 1959, Kosho Kuniba was elected by the Shihan Board of Seishin-kai to the position of Soke of Motobu-ha Karate-do. He is … [Read more...] about Brief Kokuba Family Karate History #7
Brief Kokuba Family Karate History #6
In 1958 Kosho Kuniba was promoted to Godan in Motobu-ha Karate-do and Rokudan in Kobudo. He was also instrumental in helping to form the Nippon … [Read more...] about Brief Kokuba Family Karate History #6
MOTOBU SAYINGS #37
37. When I came to Tokyo, there was another Okinawan who was teaching karate there quite actively. When in Okinawa I hadn’t even heard his name. Upon … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #37
Kogawa Budo Dojo Dedication & Hamilton Sensei Seminar – 10/20/12
The Kogawa Bushido Kai dojo will be having its official Dojo Dedication on 10/20/12. By invitation only or if you were a member of the Milledgeville … [Read more...] about Kogawa Budo Dojo Dedication & Hamilton Sensei Seminar – 10/20/12
MOTOBU SAYING #33
33. When I was living in Hodogaya, a fellow Okinawan came and invited me out, so I went along with him. He took me to a house in a very lively section … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #33
MOTOBU SAYING #31
31. When I was still in Okinawa, Kano Jigoro of the Kodokan visited and asked to talk to me, and threw a friend we went to a certain restaurant. Mr. … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYING #31
MOTOBU SAYINGS #24
24. It is necessary to drink alcohol and pursue other fun human activities. The art (i.e. karate) of someone who is too serious has no … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #24
MOTOBU SAYINGS #23
23. I will fight anyone, be they karate practitioners, judo practitioners, sumo wrestlers, boxers, etc. However, I do not guarantee that they will not … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #23