MEIBUKAN HOMBU DOJO

Dai Sensei Remembered

noxdojo — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:17:38 +0000

Dai Sensei Yagi Meitoku founded the Meibukan Hombu Dojo in 1952 while his teacher, Chojun Miyagi was alive. Since then he has contributed to Okinawan Karate to be revered by many all over the world. It was on this day, 9 years ago that he passed away leaving behind a legacy of stories and achievements.

May he rest peace.

Happy New Year!

noxdojo — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:16:43 +0000

MeibukanHombu.com would like to wish everyone a happy new year with a prosperous return.

Master YAGI Meitetsu is happy to be coming to Canada in March to celebrate his father’s 100th birth anniversary. His father, Dai Sensei YAGI Meitoku, accomplished many things throughout his life. On display in Canada will be Dai Sensei favorite kimono, rare examples of his shodo, and a charted time lineage of the karate and Dai Sensei’s accomplishments. While visiting Canada, he will also be leading informative workshops on Karate and Seitai.

Details can be found at www.houkonkai.com.

Yagi Ippei Sensei performs Seisan

noxdojo — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:51:24 +0000

YAGI Ippei Sensei performs Seisan at the 2011 Naha Matsuri on Kokusai Dori.

Master Yagi Featured In Okinawa Times Video

noxdojo — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:49:58 +0000

Master Yagi Meitetsu and other masters of Okinawas top 4 Karate Association featured in Okinawa Times YouTUBE video.

See the entire kata here:

March Meibukan Congress in Canada

noxdojo — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:40:30 +0000

On March 2012, martial artists from all over the world will gather to celebrate, train, and compete at the first Meibukan Congress. Events include a celebration of Dai Sensei 100th anniversary of his birth, tournament, workshops, demonstrations, taiko drums, and a banquet. Details are coming soon!

100th Year Anniversary and 2012 Seminar Tour Planned

noxdojo — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:38:53 +0000

The Meibukan Hombu Dojo
wishes to announce the celebration of the life and achievements of
Dai Sensei Yagi Meitoku.

The event is scheduled for March 4th, 2012, in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Please stay tuned for details of the event and seminars schedule.

Master YAGI Meitetsu Demonstrates at Shuri-Jo Castle

noxdojo — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:48:38 +0000

Master Yagi Meitetsu of the Meibukan Hombu Dojo made history today when he demonstrated at Shuri-Jo Castle. The demonstration itself was an important since the masters were only of the top 4 associations in Okinawa. What made this an extraordinary event for the Yagi family was that for the first time in Okinawa’s history, this privilege has been shared by 2 generations. Just a few decades ago, the late Yagi Meitoku Dai Sensei performed among the masters of his time.

Despite the rain and a very slippery floor, Master Yagi performed his kata with the budo tamashii (spirit) of Dai Sensei in mind. Although, with a deep dedication to his father, Meitetsu Sensei was the only demonstrator of Goju-Ryu Karate. Representing Okinawa Goju-Ryu, he performed Seienchin. During this year’s Uchinanchu Festival, the Karate community have all come together to demonstrate over the next few days. On October 14th and 15th, other masters and karate-ka from all over the world will demonstrate their skills including other members of the Yagi family. Stay tuned for more pictures and videos.

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Only 2 Days To Go……

noxdojo — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:20:57 +0000

With only 2 days left, last minute preparations are in the works for the World’s Largest Tug of War. The event runs all day with parades, martial arts demonstrations, and of course…..the Tug of War challenge. Representing the Kume district as president this year, Master Yagi very busy offering his time to all the volunteer. Gambatte to all.

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Shuri Castle Demonstration

noxdojo — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:50:53 +0000

Master YAGI Meitetsu has just announced that he has been chosen to demonstrate in Shuri Castle during the celebratory season of the Uchinanchu Festival and Naha Matsuri this October. Master YAGI is humbled at such an honour because it also marks the first time that both father and son were given this privilege. The demonstration is scheduled for Thursday, October 13th. Further demonstrations by top masters and foreign dignitaries will follow at the Budokan on October 14th and 15th.

Anyone wanting assistance to visit Okinawa during this time and for introductions to Master YAGI Meitetsu of the Meibukan Hombu during the festival may contact Sean Wong at noxdojo@gmail.com.

Endure Tour Review

noxdojo — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:59:07 +0000

MeibukanHombu.com would like to thank Master YAGI Meitetsu, Yagi Ippei Sensei, Takada Kenichisan for leading a series of seminars in Meibukan Goju-Ryu, Traditional Style Kumite Basics, and Seitai Theraphy. The tour was well organized by the CMGA. CMGA president, Fabian Bolzonello, made good use of their website to inform the public of the tour dates and updated schedule changes promptly. With the Canadian tour completed, Master YAGI is now focusing on helping to organize the Naha Matsuri and the Uchinanchu Festival. Details will follow shortly.