Chōjun Miyagi (宮城 長順, Miyagi Chōjun,

April 25, 1888 – October 8, 1953)

Eiichi Miyazato (宮里 栄一, Miyazato Eiichi,

July 5, 1922 – December 11, 1999)

Genku Sato (Sato Genku, February 27, 1953 – till Date)

           “Please tell me the reason why you started Karate Dojo” One day I asked master, Eiichi Miyazato Sensei, who was the 2nd generation successor of Goju Ryu Karate Do. Then Miyazato Sensei said I was able learn from the greatest teacher, the founder, Chojun Miyagi Sensei I opened a dojo to convey his teach the next generation and I will do anything to elevate the honour of Chojun Sensei". Miyazato Sensei said as if it was that easy.

             In the world of Budo, there is a saying "Find the best teacher even if it takes three years". But it took me 20 years to find the best teacher. Although, my Karate took a long detour, my Karate was corrected to legitimate Karate within two years. Thanks to that I was awarded Goju Ryu Kyoshi 7th Dan when I was 46 years old. Kyoshi 8th Dan when I was 52 years old. I thought I took a long detour, but from the teachings of my Sensei, l was actually taking the shortest way. Indeed "A great teacher is the greatest treasure.”

              I am now 66 years old and feel the need to pass down the Goju-Ryu-Karate-Do teachings. I received to the next generation.

                                    Hands in Prayers 

                                    GASSHO