Following on from the JKA International Spring Gasshuku, which took place at the Budokan in Naha, Okinawa on 18th – 21st April, we stayed on for another week to experience Okinawan Karate. We were extremely priviledged to meet and train with top Okinawan masters. It was a facinating and thought-proviking experience, discovering the origin of Shotokan Karate.
Tuesday 23rd April: Ryukyu Kobudo, Hiroshi Akamine Sensei, 9th Dan
Wednesday 24th April: Goju-ryu Jundokan, Tsuneo Kinjo Sensei, 9th Dan
Thursday 25th April: Uechi-ryu, Haruyoshi Shimabukuro Sensei, 8th Dan
Friday 26th April: Shorin-ryu Kyudokan, Yoshimasa Kakazu Sensei, 10th Dan
Saturday 27th April: Goju-ryu Jundokan, Tetsu Gima Sensei, 9th Dan
Cambridge Karate Dojo 