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             It was the Okinawan Kanryo Higaonna (1853-1915) who through his intensive studies in Fuzhou (Fujian, China) -in the period 1867-1881- laid the foundation of what later would become known as Goju-Ryu karate-do.

          Higaonna Sensei began his martial arts training in 1867 in Monk Fist Boxing from Aragaki Seisho. In 1870, at the age of 16, he traveled with his instructor to Fuzhou, China. Once in Fuzhou, he studied the Chinese martial arts under the great Master RuRuKo (Xie Zhonhxiang in Chinese). RuRuKo was the founder of Whooping Crane gongfu and was a student of Pan Yuba who was in turn the student of Lin Shixian, a master of White Crane gongfu. Higaonna also received instruction from numerous other gongfu masters including Wai Xinxian.  Hiagaonna remained in China for approximately 13 years. In addition to studying the empty hand way and the weapon arts, he also became accomplished in herbology and Chinese medicine.

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          Chojun Miyagi Sensei(1888-1953) is the founder of today's Goju-Ryu karate-do; the systematics and the points of departure which form its foundation. Miyagi Sensei began his study in karate at the age of nine or eleven. In his early teens he became the student of Master Kanryo Higashionna.

                Chojun Miyagi Sensei with his students and in training.

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                            In Memorium Ei'ichi Miyazato (1922-1999)

          MIYAZATO EI'ICHI SENSEI started training under Miyagi Chojun O'Sensei at the age of 13 years old in 1935.  Miyazato Sensei trained under and assisted Miyagi Sensei's right up until his death in 1953. After Miyagi Chojun Sensei had passed away, Miyazato Sensei was requested by the fellow seniors and family of Miyagi Sensei to take over the teaching duties at the outside, garden dojo Miyagi family house. In 1957, he opened his own dojo called " THE JUNDOKAN".

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               Chuck Merriman Sensei (right) with Bernie Leprokofker at

                         Judo Twins in New York City in 1961.          

        Sensei Mike Mancuso started his karate training while being stationed in Okinawa, during the Vietnam War. After hearing others on the small island speak of karate, he decided to try it. He was told by the native Okinawan's to go to Asato Dojo (JUNDOKAN). Upon his arrival he was introduced to Sensei Miyazato, and began his training. Sensei Mike was dedicated and trained seven days a week 4-5 hours each day. In 1967 he was awarded the rank of shodan Black Belt. Upon returning to the states, Sensei Mancuso opened his 1st Dojo and has been teaching Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate. In 1988 he was named the New York Sibucho (Senior U.S. Representative). Sensei Mike keeps in close contact with the Jundokan and makes numerous trips to Okinawa Japan.

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