From August 14 through August 15, a seminar sponsored by the WMKA was held at the Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California USA. The event was highlighted by the presence of WMKA President Yoshitaka Taira (Kaicho), 10th Dan Hanshi, who journeyed from Okinawa to attend. Taira Sensei was accompanied and assisted by his son Mr. Satoru Taira and by the WMKA Overseas director Mr. Daichi Sakamoto. The event was organized and sponsored by Mr. Art Takashi Ishii, Renshi, 6th Dan of the Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu of Little Tokyo Dojo and assisted by Mr. Erik Matsunaga 4th dan of the Shobu Karatedo (Chicago, Illinois). The seminar coincided with the opening of the 84th annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo. Participants included many dojo owners from across the United States, along with yudansha and mudansha from the attending dojos. A wonderful Taiko performance marked the commencement of the seminar on Friday evening, August 14, followed by instruction and practice. The seminar continued throughout August 15, with Taira Kaicho (WMKA President), Mr. Satoru Taira, and Mr. Daichi Sakamoto explaining and demonstrating techniques. At the close of the seminar, several WMKA members performed kata demonstrations, both individually and in groups. The event also featured notable guests, including Ms. Sakura Kokumai, the sole U.S. women’s karate competitor at the 2020 Olympics, and actress Ms. Tamlyn Tomita, known for her role as Kumiko in The Karate Kid Part II and for appearing in the television series Cobra Kai. Ms. Kokumai also presented an […]
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The Monument of Honor Celebration Event for Founder Shoshin Nagamine
WMKA NEWS UPDATE: APR 6, 2024The Monument of Honor Celebration Event for Founder Shoshin Nagamine Dear WMKA Members,Please confirm the updated information about the Celebration event of November 1st 2024. Event Schedule: DAY1 (NOV 1- Friday) DAY2(NOV- 2 Saturday) DAY3 (NOV 3-Sunday) AM Free Keiko 10:00–12:00Classroom Karate Kaikan Seminar10:00–12:00 Dojo Karate Kaikan Seminar10:00–12:002F Dojo Budokan PM Dan Promotion Test (*1) 13:00 – 16:30 Classroom Karate Kaikan Seminar14:00–16:00 Dojo Karate Kaikan Exchange Karate Festival13:00–16:002F Dojo Budokan Dojo Owner Meeting (*2)18:00–20:00 Ryotei Naha Monument of honor Celebration Party18:00–20:00 Hotel (TBD, Naha City) (*1) Dan Promotion test attendees shall participate in the Seminar. Promotion test fees are the same as the regular dan promotion test fees in accordance with the Dojo Owner Agreement. (*2) Invitation is open only for Dojo Owners that hold 3rd Dan or Higher. Participation fee is free. Potluck of wine is welcome. Participation Fees: Age Member Non-Member (*3) 18+ All Events (*4) JPY 20,000 JPY 30,000 Seminar 1 Day (*5) JPY 15,000 JPY 20,000 Celebration Party Only (*6) JPY 10,000 JPY 15,000 15-17 JPY 10,000 JPY 15,000 12-14 JPY 8,000 JPY 13,000 0-11 JPY 0 JPY 0 Member’s FamilyCelebration Party (*6) Adult (18+) JPY 8,000Children (12-17) JPY 5,000Children (< 12) JPY No Fee (*3) To participate, Non-WMKA members need both of the following, A) recommendation by current WMKA member, B) Permission by WMKA Board of Directors.(*4) Includes participation fee for Seminar 2 days, Exchange […]
Read moreRequest for Dojo License Renewal and Dan Certificates
Dear Dojo Owners around the world, Thank you very much for your cooperation. We have been receiving “Request for Dojo License Renewal and for Dan Certificates”, based on “Agreement with Dojo Owner” since last year. We think the system which was established by Soke has been working very well and we want to keep it as it is. However, I need one more item of help from you in the contents of your documents. I have been receiving “Hand written documents” from some Dojo Owners, but not from all. As I am not used to reading hand written letters, it makes it hard and sometimes I am unable to read some of the the lettering. Would you please send all of your documents to Okinawa in “Printed Capital letters” so I can read them correctly. And also, I also would like to have your “Request for Dojo License Renewal and Acquisition” soon from those of you who haven’t renewed it yet for 2014. We here in Okinawa are expecting to see all of you and your students at “The Memorial Karate-Do Seminar and Exchange Demonstration 2014 For Soke Takayoshi Nagamine in Okinawa”. Best regards, Riki Nomura Overseas manager Okinawa
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