Shidokan Takuma Kyokai

06/21/2026

We are passing on the very sad news that Miyahira Sensei’s dojo is schedule to close at the end of June. This is an ending of an era. I was fortunate enough to first visit Miyahira Sensei’s dojo in 1992 and then again in 1994 for the 40 year anniversary celebration, and many times thereafter. I received my official permission to teach from Miyahira Sensei and Iha Sensei and that is why I feel it is even more important to continue the affiliation with Miyahira Sensei’s organization. The Shorin Ryu Karate Do Kyokai carries on the direct teaching and carries on the traditions passed down from Miyahira Sensei, now under the leadership of Maeshiro Sensei. The Takuma Shidokan dojo is the only dojo that is directly affiliated with the Shorin Ryu Karate Do Kyokai in the United States with one dojo in Michigan and one dojo in Alaska.

05/01/2026

Presenting Mark Talbot Sensei with his 8th Dan belt after his successful test in Okinawa. It’s not what rank you hold but where and who that rank comes from that makes it meaningful.

04/17/2026

We so much appreciate being a part of the Shorin Ryu Karate Do Kyokai. This organization was Miyahira Sensei’s organization and was the organization that Iha Sensei also belonged to, and is the proper authority for Shorin Ryu Karate practitioners.
Maeshiro Sensei is doing a fantastic job of leading the Kyokai into the future and we so much appreciate him and everyone who we had the opportunity to practice with in Okinawa.

04/15/2026

What a great final day of practice at Miyagi Sensei’s dojo. I can’t believe it will be time to leave tomorrow. We have had such an amazing time.

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Relaxing day visiting a Shrine and the beach before class tonight.

04/14/2026

What a wonderful day of training at Maeshiro Sensei’s dojo. Maeshiro Sensei is such a wonderful person and so gracious and kind and is so willing to share his knowledge of Karate.

04/14/2026

Visited the Okinawan village and cave. Always a fun day.

04/13/2026

It was wonderful to see Nakasone Sensei and to learn from him once more. Nakasone Sensei made a special trip to Naha to teach his style of body control and proper movement and body mechanics. Nakasone Sensei was amazing as always.

04/13/2026

It’s wonderful to visit Shuri Castle and see the progress from last year. The roof is totally done and the building around the Castle has been removed.
Exciting to see the progress.