Three, highly-ranked, instructors from Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate are visiting the capital of Russia, Moscow, this April. The instructors are invited by Rybin Evgeny Sensei (4 Dan), head of Okikukai Russia. Yamashiro Hirokuni (9 Dan), Kyuna Susumu (7 Dan) and Kina Minoru (7 Dan) will lead the 2-day seminar. The event will take place on the 13th and the 14th of April, 2018. For more information please visit http://www.okikukai-rus.ru, or contact: +79 258 07394 or through email, at: komidzumi[at]mail.ru.
Important Info
Dates: 13 - 14 April, 2018
Venue: To be announced
Information: (tel) +79 258 07394, (email) komidzumi[at]mail.ru
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