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Sensei Yamazaki, in his “70’s action hero”” days.

Our deepest condolences to our dear Sensei Mina Yamazaki and her family for the loss of her dear mother, Junko. We hold the Yamazaki family in very high esteem, and the support of their family has been invaluable to the success of the Greater Ryobu-Kai family. Her legacy will live on.

Shenanigans after the Japan Festival today. It went well, plus we got to hang out afterwards. 😎 🥋 🍺

Next Saturday. Don’t miss it!

It is with profound sadness that the Japan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai International Yudanshakai Executive Council (IYEC) informs you that Kaicho Kiyoshi Yamazaki (9th dan JKR, 8th dan JKF) passed away last night, at approximately 8:00pm Pacific Time.

For anyone who has been fortunate enough to train with Kaicho Yamazaki and to know him personally, the loss to his family, to JKR, and to the martial arts world is both enormous and clear. Karate has lost a leader, a pioneer, a visionary, an outstanding technician, and a font of deep knowledge. Kaicho’s dedication to teaching Shindo Jinen Ryu Karate-Do, his success in building a respected, global martial arts organization, and the emphasis he placed on humility and lifelong learning, are all unquestionable.

In recent years, Kaicho Yamazaki retired from active executive leadership of Japan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai, placing his trust in the International Yudanshakai Executive Council to maintain, improve, and grow JKR. In the wake of Kaicho’s passing, the IYEC will continue to lead Ryobu-Kai in accordance with his teachings and his vision.

The Yamazaki family knows that they are in your thoughts and in your hearts during this difficult time. We ask that you please respect their privacy as they navigate the aftermath of Kaicho’s passing. If more information becomes available, it will be made public, as appropriate.

The martial arts world – indeed the world as a whole - is poorer for Kaicho’s passing. Please know that, while JKR has lost a giant, his foresight in establishing the IYEC will ensure that Japan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai continues to be the organization he wanted it to be, and a legacy of which he can be proud.

JKR Kansas - Since 1993 Photos and Video clips from JKR Kansas since 1993 to about 2006.

JKR Kansas would like to offer our condolences to the Japan Karate-Do Genbu-Kai organization, for the loss of their leader, Sensei Fumio Demura.

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