2018 Karate Day Dedicatory Demonstration
On October 25th, the Karate Day Memorial Dedicatory Demonstration was held at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan’s Special Dōjō, or Shurei no Yakata.
Five masters of Okinawa karate demonstrated the essence and long tradition of Okinawa karate before 200 people. Below are photos of the event.
Furthermore, on Sunday 28th, the Karate Day Memorial Festival will be held in Naha City’s Kokusai Street from 15:00. Please join us for much more karate and kobudo demonstrations.
Photo descriptions:
Greetings by Governor of Okinawa Governor Tamaki Denny (Reading Yamashiro Takako Cultural Sports Superintendent), Mr. Shinzato Yonekichi, Okinawa Prefectural Assembly Chairperson, Mr. Kiyuna Choko, ODKS Chairperson
Demonstrations by Sakugawa Masanobu sensei, Taira Yoshitaka sensei, Ahagon Naonobu sensei, Shimabukuro Zenpo sensei, Nakamoto Masahiro sensei