Rockland Matsubayashi-Ryu Dojo

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Justin Keller on his promotion to Nikkyu (brown belt) last night at the Penobscot Bay YMCA. His commitment, enthusiasm, and overall knowledge of the basics, kata, and kumite are outstanding. Keep making us look good Justin!

09/06/2026

Congratulations to Justin Keller and Jerald Hurdle on their well-deserved promotion at the Penobscot Bay YMCA to Hachikyu (yellow belt). Keep working hard and keep coming to class 👏👏

08/28/2026

Congratualtions to Carolyn Corbin who was promoted to rokkyu (green belt) during last evening's class at the Penobscot Bay YMCA

Her hard work and terrific understanding of her basics, kata, and yakusoku kumite are clear class after class.

Keep coming through the door to the dojo Carolyn!

08/21/2026

Huge congratulations to Jerald Hurdle on his well-earned promotion to Hachikyu (green tips) last night at the Penobscot Bay YMCA . His enthusiasm and continued training is paying off! Keep coming through the door to the Dojo!

08/02/2026

Congratulations to Jen Christie on her well-deserved promotion to 4th Kyu (Brown tips) at the Penobscot Bay YMCA. She has been working hard, and it shows! Keep coming through the door to the Dojo Jen!

07/25/2026

Congratulations to Yosh*taka Taira Sensei, Hanshi, 10th Dan, President of the WMKA, on being officially selected as a holder of the Okinawa Prefecture Intangible Cultural Asset for “Okinawan Karate and Kobudo.”

The very first designation for this cultural asset was made in 1997, and WMKA founder Nagamine Shoshin O’Sensei was one of the original recipients. Now, 29 years later, Taira Kaicho becomes the second master from Matsubayashi-Ryu to receive this recognition, continuing the legacy of O’Sensei.

We are humbled to announce that Yosh*taka Taira Kaicho (President of the World Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do Association) has been officially selected as a holder of the Okinawa Prefecture Intangible Cultural Asset for “Okinawan Karate and Kobudo.” This designation was announced by the Okinawa Pref...

07/15/2026

07/09/2026

During the last half hour of tonight's July 9, 2026 class at the Penobscot Bay YMCA we'll be practicing some Tonfa kata. It's always a good time to embark on a new path that intrigues you!

07/03/2026

Congratulations to Seven Soucy on his promotion to Nikyu (brown belt) on Tuesday evening at the Penobscot Bay YMCA .
He's been working hard and it shows!! 👏👏 Keep on coming through the door to the Dojo!

06/30/2026

A new session starts at the Penobscot Bay YMCA this evening. Classes continue Tuesday & Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m., and Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. We continue to feature a Matayoshi kobudo class on Saturdays at 9 a.m. as well. Message us for more info!

Located at the Penobscot Bay YMCA, the Rockland Matsubayashi-Ryu Dojo is the oldest dojo in Maine dedicated to practicing traditional Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu karate.