“Do not put your main purpose in mastering Karate techniques themselves, you should instead study the way of life through Karate.” ??
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Meitoku Yagi (1912- 2003) 10th dan Goju Ryu Meibukan
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Meitoku Yagi, was a karate master and teacher. He learned Goju-ryu from legendary founder Chojun Miyagi. On April 29, 1986, Emperor Hirohito named Yagi a Living National Treasure for his contributions to the martial arts. In 1997 he was recognized as Okinawan Prefecture’s Intangible Cultural Asset and Dai Sensei (Top Teacher) 10th Dan.
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Yagi’s lineage is traced to 36 Chinese immigrant families who came to Okinawa in 1392. Yagi began training under Chojun Miyagi at the age of 14.
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After the death of Chojun Miyagi in 1953, Yagi opened a dojo in the Daido district of Naha. He named his school Goju-ryu Meibukan, “the house of the pure minded warrior”. In 1963, the Miyagi family selected Meitoku Yagi to inherit Miyagi’s system, and presented him with the Master’s belt and uniform.
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“Life is the most difficult exam. Many people fail because they try to copy others, not realizing that everyone has a different question paper.”
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You were born an original, don’t die a copy. Trust your own path and don’t compare yourself to others.
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With thanks to the motivation director.