TimJurgens
4th June 2005, 03:53
All I will be visiting my home town of Manakato Minnesota the last part of July to mid August. I would like to train Kobudo or Karate with anyone in the area who might be interested in getting together. I hold instructor's and dojo certificates for both disciplines from Hiroshi Akamine, Kaicho of the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai. I currently hold 3rd and 4th Dan grades respecvively. I have done most of my training in the Hombu Dojo in Okinawa and most currently in my dojo in Tokyo. I would like to spark some interest in the system and art that we train around my home town. Also as I will be on vacation I can use the exercise to keep from putting on too much weight. While I am certainly no shihan-class kobudo instructor I hope I can spark some interest in the art my teachers are trying to help me understand. Please let me know if you are interested in getting together. The Karate system I do is Shorinryu from Akamine Sensei and is influenced by kobayashi lineage and a strong connection with Funakoshi Dai Sensei. I personally have also been influenced by Matsumura Shorinryu and Embukan Shorinryu. For more information on the association and our branch dojos and kata please visit www.ryukyu-kobudo.com. I can also be reached at timjurgens@hotmail.com