08/10/2025
Today we remember Chojun Miyagi Sensei (1888–1953), the founder of Goju Ryu Karatedo, whose teachings continue to inspire and unite martial artists across the world.
Born in Naha, Okinawa, Miyagi Sensei dedicated his life to refining the art he inherited from Kanryo Higaonna. He blended the strong, rooted power of Okinawan Naha te with the softer, flowing movements he studied in China, creating a system that balanced Go (hard) and Ju (soft), a philosophy that extended far beyond combat and into everyday life.
In 1933, Goju Ryu became the first Okinawan style to receive official recognition from the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, marking a defining moment in karate history. Through his discipline, humility and vision, Miyagi Sensei laid the foundation for generations of practitioners to follow.
His influence continues through every student who bows at the start of class, through every kata performed with intent, and through every dojo that carries his legacy forward.
The strength of Goju Ryu lies in our differences, yet our hearts are united in gratitude for the art Miyagi Sensei gave us. 🥋🙏🏼
