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(1888-1953)
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Chojun Miyagi was born on April 25, 1888 in Higashi-machi (Naha-shi), Okinawa. He was originally born as Miyagi Matsu, however his name was changed to Chojun a his age of five by his uncle, whom adopted him after his father died in 1893.
In 1902, when Chojun Miyagi was 14 years old, he started practicing Naha-Te with Kanryo Higaonna. After years of training with Higaonna, Miyagi went to China in 1915 in search of Higaonna’ s teacher. This was first trips to China. He studied Chuguku Kempo (Chinese Fist) in Fouchow, Fukien Province, from 1915 to 1917. In early of 1917, he returned to Okinawa due to the death of Higaonna Sensei.
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After he came back to Okinawa, he began to teach his Karatedo around Naha, and then thought out Japan. Chojun Miyagi had combined the basic Go (Sanchin), the six rules, and created the Ju (Tensho) form. This is the combination of hard and soft movements. He also organized the auxiliary movements to strengthen the body through calisthenics and create the classical Kata.
Chojun Miyagi worked hard to spread Karatedo throughout Okinawa and mainland Japan, and to earn Naha-Te in a status equal to the highly respectful as Judo and Kendo. To achieve this he traveled frequently to mainland Japan where he was invited to teach Karatedo at Kyoto University and Ritsumei Kan University.
In 1933, Karatedo was registered at the Butokukai, the center for all martial arts in Japan.This was a milestone for Karatedo, which it was recognized on a level with the highly respected martial arts of Japan.
On March 23, 1934, Chojun Miyagi wrote a document Toudijutsu Gaisetsu (An outline of Karatedo), a very rare and very technical on the almost spiritual training of Karatedo.
By 1936, Miyagi is truly recognized by the Government of Japan with being awarded the medal for [Excellent in Martial Arts] from the Japanese Ministry of Education. That same year he went to train at the Chinese martial arts in Shanghai at the Seibu Dai Iku Kai or Great Gymnastic Association - Pure Martial Spirit.
Chojun Miyagi lectured his students on history, culture, society, human relations, and not to limited to physical training. During these sessions Miyagi Sensei would teach Kata (Form) in great detail and explain the bunkai (application) thoroughly.Chojun Miyagi dedicated his whole life to Karate. He was responsible for structuring Naha-Te (which is later Goju Ryu) into a systematized discipline which could be taught to society in general. This teaching system formulated enabled Karatedo to be taught in schools for the benefit of the young and to reach vast number of people throughout the world. However,, his private teaching at his home remained strictly in adherence to the principles of his teacher, Kanryo Higaonna, and his teacher before him, Ryuruko.
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Chojun Miyagi passed away on October 8th, 1953. He predicted that Karatedo would spread out the world during twentieth century. Today we can see that his prediction has come true. Karate is not only practiced in Japan, not only be referred to as a solely Okinawa or Japanese martial art, but it can be found in the countries all over the World.
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Version 4.36 Last Updated on February 5, 2012
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2012
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Jan 28
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39th Steveston Invitational Tournament
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Feb 18
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Sato Cup
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Feb 23-26
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BC Winter Games
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Mar (TBA)
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Kid Class Promotion Test
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Mar 16-18
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2012 National Karate Championships
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Apr (TBA)
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Promotion Test
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Aug 21
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2011 Outdoor Training & BBQ
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Oct 14
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Zone 5 Qualifying Tournament
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2013
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Mar 15-17
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2013 National Karate Championships
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Please check our calendar for details of training sessions and events.
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39TH STEVESTON KARATE TOURNAMENT
2012.01.28
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Nicholas Chan
1st Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Novice)
3rd Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Int.)
2nd Place (Boy 12-13 Kumite, Nov.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
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Tristan Mah
1st Place (Boys 14-15 Kata, Int.)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
2nd Place (Boys 14-15 Kata, Nov.)
3rd Place (Boys 14-15 Kumite, Int.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
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Samuel Ko
1st Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Int.)
3rd Place (Boys 12-13 Kumite, Int.)
1st Place (Paddle Kumite)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
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Angus Cheung
3rd Place (Boy 12-13 Kata, Int.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Jeffrey Yu
2nd Place (Boy 14-15 Kata, Int.)
2nd Place (Boy 14-15 Kumte, Int.)
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Nikkie Yu
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Tommy Cheung
2nd Place (Boy 16-17 Kata, Adv)
2nd Place (Boy 16-17 Kumite, Adv)
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Gary Wong
1st Place (Master Kata)
3rd Place (Men Kata, Advanced)
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