Congratulations to Sensei David Henshall and Bill Harmon! David and Bill successfully tested and passed for the rank of Yondan (4th dan) in Motobu-ha Shito-ryu! They tested Jan. 23rd at winter camp in front of the Kuniba-kai high dan board. Both have been long time members of CMAC...
Soke Shogo Kuniba would have been 80 years old today, Feb. 5th! He was the founder of our karate style, Motobu-ha Shito-ryu. His teachings live on through his former students and Kuniba-kai International. Domo Arigato!
Thank you to everyone who came out to help with our demo at Hope Valley Elementary School on Feb. 5th! It was International Night and there was food, music, dancing, demonstrations, etc. from many different cultures and countries! We represented Okinawa with a traditional karate and kobudo demonstration! ...
Jan. 23-24, Kill Devil Hills, NC! 27th annual Winter Spirit Camp was a great event with 50 participants. Each session had several subjects and instructors to choose from! Special training included a trip to Jockeys Ridge at sunset and training on the beach and in the waters of...
Evelyn demonstrates proper form and technique used for a reverse punch in kumite(sparring)! Body is low, back leg is bent and pushing off the ball of the foot! Her back is straight, keeping her hips under her shoulders for maximum power! She has a nice straight wrist with...
Shihan Gurganus received the Living Legends award for lifetime achievement in the martial arts and over forty years of training, teaching, and community contributions! He received the award at the Traditional Shorin-ryu/Shorinkan tournament in Raleigh, N.C. on April 29th. Thank you to all who had a hand in...
Team CMAC competed in the AAU State Championshps on Mar. 22nd and in the Traditional Shorin-ryu/Shorinkan tournament on Mar. 29th! Both events were held in Raleigh, N.C.! Congratulations to all of our competitors and state champions! Thank you to everyone who came out to show your support and...
Dear CMAC family, thank you to everyone who donated to our Christmas collection for C.C. Spaulding Elementary School! Your unselfishness and giving spirit never seize to amaze me! Thank you again for all that you do! God bless, Sensei
Great job at the Battle of the Champions karate tournament! I am proud of everyone who competed, especially since it was everyone’s first tournament! Thanks to Mark Mitzner for all the great action photos!
Our old friends, Sheree Adams and MM Graham, visited from Austin, TX and came in for some kobudo training! Their student David Glenn was also present! We reviewed bo and nunchaku and had time to catch up and hear about their recent trip to Okinawa! Sheree and MM...