09/03/2026
🇯🇵🥋 As our journey through Japan comes to an end, I’m taking a moment to reflect on everything we experienced and accomplished.
Our team from Stoneybrook Karate OGKK Orlando —myself, GP Sensei, Shanny Sensei, and Kevin Sensei—completed: The team Was lead by Sensei Ramon Veras from Texas under JKF Goju Kaí USA.
🥋 Three days of intense training at the OGKK Masters Seminar in Fujinomiya
🥋 Two days of training at the JKF Goju-Kai Seminar
🏆 Two days at the Goju-Kai Championships in Yokohama
We trained under some of the highest-level instructors in Goju-Ryu. We were corrected, challenged, tested, and pushed beyond what we thought we could do. 💪
Our athletes competed alongside outstanding karateka from around the world and represented OGKK Orlando with courage, respect, and pride. 🌎🥋
🥉 A special congratulations to Shanny Sensei for earning a bronze medal in kumite at the Goju-Kai Championships—an incredible accomplishment on the international stage!
🙏 We are deeply grateful to Teruya Sensei, Muramatsu Sensei, Hirata Sensei, Traditional Karate Center Ramon Veras Sensei, and OGKK Masuda Karate Dojo 沖縄剛柔流空手道協会 増田空手道場 Masuda Sensei for their instruction, guidance, and support throughout this journey.
We are returning home with a deeper understanding of Goju-Ryu, renewed motivation, and so much knowledge and experience to share with our OGKK Orlando students. 🥋🔥
Thank you to everyone who supported us from home and to the students and families who make OGKK Orlando what it is. ❤️
This chapter may be coming to an end, but the next part of our journey is just beginning. We have a lot to share, and we cannot wait to get back to the dojo!
🇯🇵 Japan 2026—a journey we will never forget!
