Matsubayashi-ryu Karatedo Seminar with Martin O’Malley Sensei Hosted by Rockland Matsubayashi-ryu Dojo The World Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do Association (WMKA) is pleased to announce a special seminar hosted by David Troup Sensei of Rockland Matsubayashi-ryu Dojo in Maine, USA. This event features Martin O’Malley Sensei, 5th Dan in Matsubayashi-ryu, from Helsinki. This seminar offers a valuable opportunity for karate practitioners of all styles to learn from Sensei O’Malley. For those new to Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu, it will provide a solid basic understanding of the style. For current practitioners, the seminar aims to delve in-depth into key elements of the Matsubayashi-ryu curriculum. Martin O’Malley Sensei has trained under the guidance of Nagamine Takayoshi Soke. He has received regular instruction from the highest-ranked Matsubayashi Ryu Karateka in Okinawa and abroad. He travels to Japan on a regular basis. Seminar Details: We encourage all interested practitioners to join this enriching seminar. イベント告知: 米国（メイン州） ロックランド松林流道場主催: マーティン・オマリー先生による松林流空手道セミナー 世界松林流空手道連盟（WMKA）は、米国メイン州のロックランド松林流道場のデイビッド・トループ先生が主催する特別セミナーをお知らせいたします。このイベントには、ヘルシンキより松林流五段のマーティン・オマリー先生が講師として招かれます。 このセミナーは、あらゆる流派の空手修行者にとって、オマリー先生から学ぶ貴重な機会を提供します。松林流少林流にまだ慣れていない方には、流派の基本的な理解を深める良い機会となるでしょう。既に松林流を実践している方には、松林流のカリキュラムにおける重要な要素を深く掘り下げる機会となることを願っています。 マーティン・オマリー先生は、長嶺高兆宗家の指導のもとで修行しました。沖縄国内外の最高位の松林流空手家から定期的に指導を受けており、定期的に日本を訪れます。 セミナー詳細: 興味をお持ちのすべての修行者の皆様のご参加をお勧めします

Event Announcement: USA (Dallas, Texas) Celebrating 60 Years of Matsubayashi-ryu: A Special Gathering Hosted by Renshi Phil Kromka The World Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do Association (WMKA) is pleased to share news of a special celebration being hosted by Renshi Phil Kromka, 6th Dan, in Dallas, Texas. September 25th, 2025, marks Renshi Kromka’s remarkable 60th anniversary as a practitioner and instructor of Matsubayashi-ryu karate. To commemorate this significant milestone, Renshi Kromka is personally hosting a celebration that will include a joint practice followed by a traditional Texas barbeque. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to honor Renshi Kromka’s dedication and to share in the spirit of Matsubayashi-ryu. Event Details: イベント告知: 米国（テキサス州ダラス） 松林流60周年を祝う: フィル・クロムカ錬士主催の特別会合 世界松林流空手道連盟（WMKA）は、テキサス州ダラスのフィル・クロムカ錬士六段が主催する特別な祝賀会についてお知らせできることを嬉しく思います。2025年9月25日は、クロムカ錬士が松林流空手道の修行者および指導者として素晴らしい60周年を迎える記念すべき日です。 この重要な節目を祝うため、クロムカ錬士が個人的に合同稽古と伝統的なテキサスバーベキューを含む祝賀会を主催します。このイベントは、クロムカ錬士の献身を称え、松林流の精神を共有する素晴らしい機会となるでしょう。 イベント詳細:

Event Announcement: Germany Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do Seminar with Martin O’Malley Sensei Godan from Helsinki The World Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do Association (WMKA) is pleased to announce a special seminar in Germany, featuring Martin O’Malley Sensei Godan from Helsinki. This seminar is hosted by Matsubayashi Ryu Dojo Stikelkamp & Matsubayashi Ryu Dojo Großefehn. Martin O’Malley Sensei trained under the guidance of Nagamine Takayoshi Soke and has received regular instruction from the highest graduated Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Ka in Okinawa and abroad. He regularly travels to Japan. Seminar Details: イベント告知: ドイツ ヘルシンキよりマーティン・オマリー五段による松林流空手道セミナー 世界松林流空手道連盟（WMKA）は、ドイツで開催されるヘルシンキのマーティン・オマリー五段を招いた特別セミナーをお知らせいたします。このセミナーは、松林流道場シュティケルカンプと松林流道場グローセフェーンが主催します 。 マーティン・オマリー先生は、長嶺高兆宗家の指導のもとで修行し、国内外及び沖縄の最高位の松林流空手家から定期的に指導を受けており、定期的に日本を訪れています 。 セミナー詳細:

Event Announcement: India WMKA India Presents: Grand Master Seminar by Hanshi Yoshitaka Taira The World Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do Association India is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity to delve into the profound legacy of Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do. For the first time in India, a Grand Master Seminar will be conducted by Hanshi Yoshitaka Taira, 10th Dan, and President of the WMKA. This seminar will focus on both Karate and Kobudo, offering a comprehensive learning experience into the essence of traditional Okinawan martial arts. Seminar Details: イベント告知: インド WMKA India Presents: Grand Master Seminar by Hanshi Yoshitaka Taira 世界松林流空手道連盟インド支部は、松林流空手道の偉大な遺産を継承する稀有な機会を皆様にご提供します。WMKA会長である平良慶孝範士十段によるグランドマスターセミナーが、インドで初めて開催されます。 本セミナーは、空手と古武道の両方に焦点を当て、沖縄の伝統的な武道の真髄を深く学ぶ機会となるでしょう。 セミナー詳細: ReplyForwardAdd reaction

New Year’s Greetings, As the New Year unfolds like a blossoming flower, I extend my heartfelt greetings with a spirit of joy and gratitude. May this New Year be filled with happiness and good fortune for each and every one of you. We are deeply grateful for the success of the Nagamine Shoshin Monument of honor Cerebration held last November. It was made possible by the participation and support of many fellow members. I believe that Nagamine Shoshin O’Sensei and the late Soke Nagamine Takayoshi are also expressing their gratitude from beyond. The seminar and exchange demonstration at the Okinawa headquarters were the first in 10 years since the Nagamine Takayoshi memorial seminar. Although the unveiling ceremony of the monument was held without the participation of many due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this memorial ceremony allowed us to see everyone again after a long time, and we strongly felt the continued strength of WMKA. Currently, when we look at the world, tragic wars are occurring in many places. In times like these, I believe it is our duty as karateka to spread the spirit of “Uchinaa nu Chimugukuru” (Okinawan heart and soul) both domestically and internationally, and to become a bridge between people through the “Heiwa-no-bu” (peaceful warrior) spirit of Karate-do. This year, I pray for your good health and happiness, and hope to see you all again. I also pray for lasting peace. Yoshitaka Taira,President World Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do Association

January 1, 2024 To all of you, I wish you and your families a hopeful new year. Last year, members of our Matsubayashi-ryu from Asia, North America, Europe, Oceania, and mainland Japan came to Okinawa from afar, and we were able to deepen our skills and friendship. As a major event related to karate this year (2024), the second Okinawa Karate Junior and Youth World Championship will be held in August and will be hosted by the Okinawa Prefecture. The purpose of this tournament is to create a venue for karate enthusiasts from all over the world to gather in Okinawa the birthplace of karate, to deepen their exchanges, and to correctly preserve and inherit the techniques and spirit of Okinawa karate that have been systematized by the predecessors in Okinawa and passed down to this day. It is also intended to promote the future development of Okinawa traditional karate and Kobudo. Well, this year marks the third anniversary of the establishment of the Shoshin Nagamine Memorial Monument. Last year’s unveiling ceremony was held with a small number of people due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, we are deeply grateful for your generous support, and we are pleased that we were able to establish a beautiful monument. In November, we will be holding a memorial festival to commemorate the establishment of the monument. We are looking forward to welcoming many of you to Okinawa and meeting you again. I wish 2024 will be brisk and vibrant […]