Goju Ryu Karate History
Grandmaster Kanryo Higashionna Founder of Naha-te Karate-jutsu (1853 – 1915)
Grandmaster Kanryo Higaonna (Higashionna was the original Okinawan pronounciation) was born on March 10, 1853, in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa.
Chojun Miyagi (1888 - 1953)
Chojun Miyagi was born on April 25,1888. He began his Karate training in Shuri-te and at the age of 14 was introduced to Kanryo Higaonna with whom he began his study of Naha-te.
Founder Jundokan Miyazato Eiichi 10th DAN (1922-1999)
Ei’ichi Miyazato (1922-1999) was recognized as the highest authority on Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do in the world after the death of of his teacher.
Founder Okinawakan Hanshi Kiichi Nakamoto 10th DAN (1931)
Grand Master Nakamoto is one of the first Okinawan to be recognized as 10th Degree Karate Master by the Japanese Government, is a 10th Degree Hanshi of Ryukyu Kobujutsu (Weaponry), a 10th Degree Hanshi of Gojuryu Karate, and was one of the last formal students of Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Gojuryu Karate.
Vice Charman & President Hanshi Jaime Pereira 9th DAN (1949)
Hanshi Jaime Pereira is a well-known personality in the field of Karate across the globe. He is based out of Portugal and has served many official positions in his Karate profession.