News: Chinen Shinzo Sensei passes away
posted: Sunday, 17th October, 2010.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Shinzo Chinen Sensei - 9th dan Hanchi - O.G.K.K. He passed away on October 17th, 2010 at the age of 64.


Chinen Shinzo (Dec 1946 - Oct 2010)

Earlier today, we received sad news from Okinawa informing us of the passing of Chinen Shinzo Sensei, Hanshi 9th dan.

Chinen Sensei was a master of Goju-Ryu Karate; he was life-long student of Eiichi Miyazato Sensei of the Jundokan dojo. He was also Vice Chairman of the Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate-do Kyokai.

Chinen Sensei was a great karate man, a great chef, and host. His little restaurant / bar, was a hang-out for numerous Okinawan Karate-ka. The world of Goju-ryu and Okinawan karate have lost a great teacher and leader.

My deepest condolences to his family, students and friends.

Domo Arigato Gozaimashita, Sensei. Rest in Peace.