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Welcome to our web site. It has been established to bring you information on the traditional karate seminars that we organize in conjunction with the Okinawa Karate Do Rengokai which are held each Spring and Autumn in the Okinawa Budokan (Hall of Martial Virtue) in Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
These events are very special in that they are taught by the greatest living masters of traditional karate to small classes in the purpose built martial arts headquarters of Okinawa (photo right). They are open to students of all styles and levels of ability—the only entry requirements are a desire to learn genuinely traditional karate, and a willingness to work hard. For Okinawan TV coverage of this event please go here. |
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CFA Magazine |
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| Classical Fighting Arts magazine is the only professionally produced magazine to publish serious martial arts material exclusively. Supported by the best known and most respected writers and instructors in the world of genuine martial arts, it is published quarterly in the U.S., and distributed internationally. (www.classicalfightingarts.org) |
The Okinawa Karate-Do Rengokai is a long-established and highly respected organization that is recognized and supported by the Okinawan Prefectural Government. It is the dominant and most active Okinawan karate organization, with the largest number of senior karate dan grades (9th & 10th dans). |
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Train With the Best and You Become the Best! |
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Minoru Higa, 10th Dan Hanshi
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The Rengokai and CFA magazine organize and sponsor these seminars at the Okinawa Budokan to allow motivated karate instructors and students to train with the best teachers in the world. This accelerates their progress and deepens their experience, while preventing or eliminating bad training habits that lead to ineffective karate technique.
Under normal circumstances it would not be possible to even meet these teachers, let alone train with them. However, CFA magazine and the Rengokai make it possible for you to study with them in small classes, and even receive personal instruction in their own private dojos.
There are no restrictions on style, experience, or grade for our seminars. Everyone is welcome to train at the birthplace of karate, with ALL the senior instructors of the Okinawa Karate-Do Rengokai. You will benefit from training in an atmosphere so friendly it could only be in Okinawa, and experience an island, a people, and a lifestyle you will never forget! |
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Testimonials |
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The class of Fall 2011 on the last day of training at the Okinawa Budokan with some of their instructors including: Arakaki Sensei 10th Dan Hanshi; Higa Sensei 10th Dan Hanshi; Shimabukuro Sensei 10th Dan Hanshi; Uechi Sensei, Hirokuni Sensei, Itokazu Sensei ,Kumiunten Sensei, Aguni Sensei, Sakae Sensei.
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“The combination of location, participants, subjects covered, not to mention the line up of teachers, checked every box for me…” Chris Denwood, Cumbria, U.K.
"A truly life-long dream was realized…I am eager to return." Warren Graham, NC USA
“Trip of a life time…hope to repeat it.” Mike Kwasigroch, Simi Valley, CA USA
“Thanks to you all for making the Okinawan experience one of the most awesome things I have done… We shared a remarkable journey.” Rich Arter Medina, OH USA
“The Instructors were unbelievable. I have never met a group of people more humble, who have such good reason not to be!” Ray Walter, St. Louis, MO USA
“This trip will touch your heart, your intellect, and your spirit. I appreciate the experience every time I put on my keikogi to train!” Mike Galose, Toledo, OH USA
Read what 2010 Alumni Rick Wilson has to say about the CFA Okinawa Karate Seminars in the Charleston Sunday Gazette-Mail. http://wvgazette.com/Life/Travel/201005280851
Read what 2010 Alumni David Isenberg has to say about the CFA Okinawa Karate Seminars in Asia Times.http://atimes.com/atimes/Japan/LF15Dh01.html
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More than 130 international students from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Portugal, the United States, and United Kingdom, have already graduated from this program and received certificates of completion. To satisfy demand from the international karate community, seminars are now held every April and October
The Okinawa Karate-Do Rengokai confirms that all their senior instructors will be available to teach at the Budokan in March, April, and October 2012. These include, but are not limited to: Isamu Arakaki, 10th Dan Hanshi Shorin Ryu; Morio Higaonna 10th Dan Hanshi Goju Ryu; Seisho Itokazu, 9th Dan Konan (Uechi) Ryu, 8th Dan Matayoshi kobudo; Yoshio Kuba, 9th Dan Hanshi Goju Ryu; Zenpo Shimabukuro, 10th Dan Hanshi Shorin Ryu; Hirokuni Yamashiro, 9th Dan Uechi Ryu; Tsuyoshi Uechi, 9th Dan Isshin Ryu, Ryuko Tomoyose 10th Dan Hanshi Uechi Ryu, Tsutomu Nakahodo, 10th Dan Hanshi Uechi Ryu, Sokuichi Gibu 10th Dan Hanshi Shorin Ryu.
We will arrange private bus tours of Okinawa again this year for our members. Please e-mail me with your requirements, specifically sites that you would like to visit: Itoman Peace Park, Ryukyu Mura, Murasaki Mura, Manzanou, Karate Memorials, etc.
If you wish to train at the private dojos of senior instructors, please let us know well in advance. Most are rather small and can accommodate only a few visitors at a time.
2012 Budokan Seminars:
March 17th-27th; March 31-April 10th;
September 29th- October 9th
At the: Okinawa Budokan,
52 Onoyama-cho, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan 900-0026
Rengokai Liason:Zenpo Shimabukuro Sensei 10th Dan Hanshi (Seibukan).
CFA Liason: David Chambers: CFA Magazine.
CFA Local Representative: Ms. Miyuki Uehara
CFA Int. Representative (in Japan, and only during the seminars) Tel 80 3991 5610
E-mail davidokinawa0812@softbank.ne.jp
Help Line (U.S.) 1 405 BUDOKAN
Toll Free
8:00 am - 8:00 pm Mon-Sat
1 800 717 6288
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