Taira Masaji

Also known as

Masaji Taira · たいら まさじ

Description

Leading teacher of Okinawa Goju-ryu karate (born 1952), head of the Okinawa Gojuryu Kenkyu Kai, student of Eiichi Miyazato at the Jundokan; known as a researcher and practitioner of Goju-ryu kata bunkai.

Teachers (1)

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  Miyazato Eiichi

  sports_martial_artsGoju-ryu Confirmed

  Confirmed

  EN Wikipedia states Taira started training at the Jundokan dojo of Eiichi Miyazato at age 16 and trained under Miyazato's guidance for years; corroborated by Taira's own words in the Blitz interview (primary) and the Taira Kenkyukai France site

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  (1968)

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  3 sources expand_more

  fact_check

  EN Wikipedia states Taira started training at the Jundokan dojo of Eiichi Miyazato at age 16 and trained under Miyazato's guidance for years; corroborated by Taira's own words in the Blitz interview (primary) and the Taira Kenkyukai France site

  “At age 16, Taira started training in Goju ryu karate at the Jundokan dojo of Eiichi Miyazato [...] he would make the journey from Gushikawa City where he was stationed to the Jundokan in Naha where from 6pm to 10pm every night he would pursue his karate training [...] under the guidance of Miyazato, founder of the Jundokan.”

  — Masaji Taira - Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English) link history info

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “I also wish to continue the legacy left to me by Miyazato Sensei and Miyagi Chojun Sensei before him [...] Miyazato Sensei [the Jundokan dojo's late chief instructor] was an instructor at the Police Academy, and a number of my seniors at the Jundokan were also my seniors in the police force.”

  — Stone, Ben; Keenan, Bryson. Human Tornado - Taira Sensei Interview (Blitz Magazine)link history info

  “His teacher was Eiichi Miyazato, a student of Chojun Miyagi and the founder of the Okinawan Jundokan dojo. Taira's karate is that of his teacher and the Jundokan, with the addition of his novel approach to the application of the kata.”

  — Goju Ryu Kenkyukai - Taira Kenkyukai France linkhistory info

Lineage

• Goju-ryu Miyazato Eiichi ← Miyagi Chōjun · 2 generations

Ranks (2)

• sports_martial_artsGoju-ryu

  military_tech9 dan Probable

  Probable

  The Taira Kenkyukai France site (official French branch of his organisation) describes Taira as 9th Dan Hanshi; single source, hence probable

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Dan-Kyu System

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source expand_more

  fact_check

  The Taira Kenkyukai France site (official French branch of his organisation) describes Taira as 9th Dan Hanshi; single source, hence probable

  “The Okinawa Goju Ryu Kenkyukai is a global karate organisation set up to promote research into the practical application of Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate kata and technique, headed by Taira Masaji Sensei, 9th Dan Hanshi.”

  — Goju Ryu Kenkyukai - Taira Kenkyukai France linkhistory info
• sports_martial_artsAikidō

  military_tech4 dan Probable

  Probable

  EN Wikipedia states Taira is currently 4th dan in judo

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Dan-Kyu System

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source expand_more

  fact_check

  EN Wikipedia states Taira is currently 4th dan in judo

  “He achieved his judo black belt in 3 months [...] He is currently 4th dan in Judo.”

  — Masaji Taira - Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English) link history info

Offices held (1)

• corporate_fareHeadOkinawa Gojuryu Kenkyu Kai Probable

  Probable

  An affiliated dojo's page; one side only.

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source expand_more

  fact_check

  An affiliated dojo's page; one side only.

  “The Okinawa Goju Ryu Kenkyukai is a global karate organisation set up to promote research into the practical application of Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate kata and technique, headed by Taira Masaji Sensei, 9th Dan Hanshi.”

  — Goju Ryu Kenkyukai - Taira Kenkyukai France linkhistory info

Honours (1)

• receipt_longHanshi 9th DanHanshi Probable

  Probable

  The Taira Kenkyukai France site (official French branch of his organisation) describes Taira as 9th Dan Hanshi; single source, hence probable

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Title

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source expand_more

  fact_check

  The Taira Kenkyukai France site (official French branch of his organisation) describes Taira as 9th Dan Hanshi; single source, hence probable

  “The Okinawa Goju Ryu Kenkyukai is a global karate organisation set up to promote research into the practical application of Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate kata and technique, headed by Taira Masaji Sensei, 9th Dan Hanshi.”

  — Goju Ryu Kenkyukai - Taira Kenkyukai France linkhistory info

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