八木明徳先生
YAGI MEITOKU SENSEI
Hanshi, Jū Dan, 10th Dan
The Founder of Meibukan
1912 — 2003
Timeline
1912 — Born on March 6th.
1926 ~ 1953 — Began his training under Miyagi Chojun Sensei until his teacher's death in 1953.
1956 — Founded Meibukan School of Okinawa Goju Ryu & Okinawa Goju-Kai.
1963 — Received the Menkyo Kaiden, as the official successor to the Goju Ryu System, as well as Myagi Sensei's Karate Gi & Obi.
1986 — Received the Nigen Kokuho, Living National Treasure, from Emperor Hirohito for his contributions to Okinawan Karate.
1988 ~ 1989 — Chun-Ji (Chinese Chess), Japanese National & World Champion.
1993 — Okinawan Government, 1st Okinawan Karate Prize.
1997 — Okinawan Government, declared him Intangible Cultural Asset.
2000 — Received Medal of Merit for Municipal Administration from Naha City.
2003 — Passed away on February 3rd.
