Irashaimase! (Welcome!)

	IN MEMORY OF SOKE TAKAYOSHI NAGAMINE 12 August 1945 - 27 April 2012 It is with sadness and regret that we announce the passing away of Soke Takayoshi Nagamine, Hanshisei 10th Dan and headmaster of Matsubayashi-ryu. Soke Nagamine passed away at his home and dojo in Naha, Okinawa. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and WMKA members.
		Welcome to the official website of the Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Association of Australia (MKAA). Matsubayashi-Ryu is taught in a variety of locations in Australia, including New South Wales (Wingham, Harrington, Taree) and the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra).

All training is conducted in a well-equipped dojo (training hall), where you will be supplied with all martial arts gear required. You can find out more about the dojo & classes by clicking on NSW, ACT (Canberra) or Other under Dojo Locations.

Sensei John Carlyle, 5th Dan is the Australian Chief Instructor for Matsubayashi-ryu. The MKAA is under the direct guidance of Soke Takayoshi Nagamine, Hanshisei 10th Dan, in Okinawa (Japan). The MKAA and it's dojos are licensed to teach Matsubayashi-ryu (Shorin-ryu) Karate-do by the World Matsubayashi-ryu (Shorin-ryu) Karate-do Association (WMKA) and Soke Takayoshi Nagamine.

For more detailed information about Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do in Australia see the 'About Us' section. Additionally, if you have any general questions you can also visit our FAQ section.

Matsubayashi-ryu Australia Yudansha-kai (blackbelts) as of 2010.

This site is property of the Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Association of Australia Incorporated and images (i.e. Shorin-Ryu patch) and other are copyright property of Takayoshi Nagamine Soke, 10th Dan, Hanshisei.

Website modified & managed by Reece Cummings.