I am very pleased to announce that Yagi Ippei Sensei will become an important addition Meibukan Houkonkai for his expertise as a kumite coach. He has twice earned the title as All Okinawa Karate-Do Association kumite champion and is currently the Sensei of the Yagi Dojo (Naminoue Branch of the Meibukan Hombu Dojo). The Yagi Dojo has made headlines lately for an incredible winning streak in kumite competitions. He has proven his skills to be versatile enough to lead his athletes to the podium in both sports Karate (point) and full contact. Over the next few years, Houkonkai members will benefit from his worldly experience.

This means that Houkonkai can be proud to be associated with one of the oldest Okinawa Goju Ryu schools in the world and with one of Okinawa’s top kumite coaches. Kata and Kumite from Okinawa at its best.

Join us in Kenosha, Wisconsin on October 27th, 2012 and gain insight on some of the original applications and important points of Okinawa Goju-Ryu kata said to be taught by its founder Chojun Miyagi Sensei within the Meibukan school of Goju-Ryu. Houkonkai president, Sean Wong Sensei will be comparing these traditional techniques with some unique applications intended to spark intelligent dialogue.

This is the first time that this seminar format will be used by Sean Sensei so don’t miss it. Black belts participants get a FREE Houkonkai crest.

For details, please contact Sensei Chris Braun of the Jinteki Do Dojo.