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Wow were did
the past two weeks go.......... we had
a great trip to Boston (Henrich Sensei,
thank you for a great weekend!) And also,
the PEI seminars were a great success. The
MKD would like to thank YAGI, Akihito Sensei
for sharing his detailed knowledge of
Goju-ryu Meibukan. Between the two venues,
we were able to cover the complete Meibukai
Syllabus, including Meibukai Kobudo. A Photo
Gallery of the weeks events will be posted
shortly!
This years MKD Karate Camp
was originally scheduled for the first
weekend in July. Due to logistical problems
in Sensei's schedule, the camp will be held the
weekend of July 30th, 31st, August 1st, 2010. Again
it will be held at the Lord Selkirk
Provincial Park. As in other years the core
of Meibukai syllabus will be covered over
the weekend. And yes we will have our Friday
night midnight Meibuken Kata session. If you
have any questions regarding the camp talk
to Sensei in class. A schedule will be
posted shortly!
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Philosophy
Corner..... Giri, fulfilling a sense of duty |
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Giri -
義理
Giri or
Loyalty plays such a vital role in a
students development. One must always return
to his teacher for refinement in technique
and character, even after many years of
practice. It can also be defined as
to serve one's superiors with a
self-sacrificing devotion.
The term Giri is
derived from the
Chinese
yi (simplified Chinese义,traditional Chinese:
義; pinyin:
yì), meaning "justice" and
"righteousness".
An
example of Giri in pop
culture was in the 1975
film,
The
Yakuza, the
concept of Giri is a major
factor in the story. The
character Tanaka Ken (Takakura
Ken) owes Harry
Kilmer (Robert
Mitchum) a "debt
that can never be repaid,"
for saving the life of his
sister and her young
daughter during the post-war
occupation of Japan. In the
film, he describes Giri to a
Westerner as "the burden
hardest to bear."
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MKD
Pic Vault....... |
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Meibukan Karate Dojo - 2003 |
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This group photo
was taken after a training session paying
Homage to Dai Sensei YAGI, Meitoku in March
2003. Our Dojo was very blessed with a year
long visit by YAGI, Akihiro Sensei (the
grand-son of Dai Sensei).
Oh my heavens,,,, is that Mike, Ed and Tony
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Meibukai Trivia
Gojyu-ryu was the first style of karate-do in Okinawan to be
given a name........
Ryuko Arakaki was MIYAGI,
Chojun Sensei first Budo teacher......
Meibukan translates to
mean, "house of the pure minded warrior"
The kanji BU (Military/
Martial) from Meibukan or Budo actually translates to mean
to stop a conflict or fight.......
Jinan Shinzato Sensei died in the early stages of the battle
of Okinawa in 1945....
Miyagi's first trip to
Japan took place in 1928, when he lectured and demonstrated
at Kansai, Kyoto, and Ritsumeikan universities....
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This is the Dojo Kun of the
Meibukan Hombu Dojo, Okinawa
brushed by
YAGI, Meitoku Dai Sensei, Hanshi
O Myo Zai Ren Shin
- reads the secrets of training will only be revealed to those who have
a good heart.
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Importance of
Spiritual Karate
by Master YAGI, Meitatsu,
Hanshi
A keepsake for all
Gojyu-ryu Karate-ka
click here to order
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Hiden Karate -
Feb 2009
YAGI, Akihito Sensei
makes the front cover.
Click cover to view
complete article.
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