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Soke, Grandmaster M. Sakimukai

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SOKE SAKIMUKAI---Grand Master Masaharu Sakimukai, 67, who established Chintokan Karate-do, Ryukyu Kobudo Kai, USA Jodo Federation, USA Kenbukan Iai-do Federation, World Martial Arts Research Association and Sakimukai's Ryukyu-Te has passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, FL, on Saturday July 10, 2010.  He was born January 25, 1943 in Kagoshima, Japan.

Soke Sakimukai devoted his life to living and teaching the Budo.  He was first introduced to Judo by his father at very young age and he began his formal Karate training at age 13.  In 1962, at age 19 he established his first Chintokan dojo in Osaka, Japan.  After expanding to nine dojos in Japan, in 1980, he moved his family to Newark, DE, USA.  In 1991, Soke Sakimukai and his wife moved to Jacksonville.

In 1994, Soke Sakimukai featured in Hollywood film called, "Cage II."  Starring Lou Ferrigno, Reb Brown, James Shigeta, Shannon Lee and James Lew.

Soke Sakimukai leaves behind his beloved wife, Takako (Dojocho), of 43 years; and their two children Yoshihito and his wife Miwa of Jacksonville, FL; and grandson Sean; Masakazu and his wife Haruyo of Torrance, CA; and grandson Len.  He also leaves behind his students and friends in the martial arts community; his two brothers Mikio and Hiroshi; nieces and nephews.  He will be greatly missed.

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"3 DO HANSHI"

* Hanshi,  9th Dan in Karate-Do
* Hanshi, 10th Dan in Iaido
* Hanshi, 10th Dan in Jodo 

Soke Sakimukai was given the title "HANSHI" in 3 art forms: Karate-Do, Iai-Do and Jo-Do, and that is known as "San Do Hanshi."  Soke Sakimukai also received Karate-Do Meijin and Iai-Do Menkyo Kaiden from the 15th Mugai Ryu Headmaster and Shiokawa-Ha Shito Ryu Karate-do Soke Shiokawa, and Jo-Do Menkyo from the 26th Shindo Muso Ryu Headmaster Shihan (Tou) Otofuji. 

The title "Soke" was given when he developed his own Sakimukai's Chintokan Karate-Do style, as well as Hakushin Ryu Ryukyu Kobudo. 

 

Soke

(1943~2010)

     
"Train the inside, then the outside... then the result and what show is true BUDO."  


In essence, Soke Sakimukai's approach to budo is described in his maxim and teaches that the internal development supports the external traits.  A practitioner of TRUE budo, first focus on the art of the Inside, emphasizing mind, spiritual and emotional disciplines.  Alongside this follows the art of Outside, or physical aspects, such as techniques, system, tradition, laws of physics, bodily composition, condition, range of motion, and so forth.  Then, just like making of a masterpiece sword, repetitious "Fold and Hard Pound." 

This emphasis on the internal development that grows from the study of Soke Sakimukai's budo philosophy brings a sense of integrity where ethical action and moral certainty naturally develop within his students and that's true Budo!  said Soke

Harmony

Soke Sakimukai often stated that his life's duty is to preserve and cultivate budo.  He also believes that those who are in pursuit of the Budo must develop strong character, and uphold the principles of etiquette through hard discipline.  The Budo pathway must proportionately integrate respect, honor, etiquette, courage, perseverance, proficiency, health and fitness in harmony because without these attributes budo skills could easily be misguided.  He hopes these attributes that his students study in his dojo should stay with them when they leave the dojo and become part of their everyday lives.  This sense of integrity is the cornerstones of budo, as he taught it. 

Soke Sakimukai insists that a proper intention, commitment and sincerity along with his maxim above all take part in preserving the perpetual progression of Budo training, as well as in other aspects of life.  His students thank their instructor and peers when corrected or taught new techniques. He feels demonstrating respect transcends their own personal ego.  In Soke's view, it is crucial to teach and to learn not only techniques, but also philosophy.  To Soke Sakimukai, Budo is encompassing way of life, a path to unmatched harmony.   

  

Photo - 1963

  

Front Row

(Left to Right:)

Grand Master Tsuyoshi Chitose Founder and Headmaster of Chito Ryu

Grand Master Zenryo Shimabukuro Founder of Seibukan, Senior Student of Shorin-Ryu Grand Master Chotoku Kyan  

 

Back Row

(Left to Right:)

Sensei Zenji Shimabukuro Seibukan Senior Student and Nephew of Grand Master Zenryo Shimabukuro & Chintokan Special Instructor

Soke Sakimukai Sakimukai Shorin Ryu Chairman & Headmaster of International Chintokan Karate-Do Federation


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EXCERPT FROM KARATE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE: 1976

Soke Grandmaster M. Sakimukai’s karate is more than artistic. His exceptional technique and speed have been verified scientifically. University of Delaware bio-mechanics professor, Dr. David Barlow, tested Sakimukai’s reflexes on a DeKan Performance Analyzer. (The subject places his finger on a button, removing it at the sound of the buzzer.) Sakimukai registered mind-boggling speeds ranging from .12/second to .15/second. Even more remarkable than the reflex speed, his average scores were nearly identical for both hands. 

Sakimukai’s remarkable flex symmetry was demonstrated by another test that required him to move a sensor across a three-foot span on a blackboard. Though he is right handed, his scores for each hand averaged the same. He clocked the following scores on three attempts with each hand:


Right Hand

         1.         .29/sec

         2.         .31/sec

         3.         .29/sec

Left Hand

         1.         .29/sec

         2.         .32/sec

         3.         .28/sec

          

  
 chintokan


“His balance between right and left is remarkable,” said Dr. Barlow. “This reflects his extensive training in karate. Most of us are from fifteen to twenty percent different.”

 

Biomechanics Laboratory


On Soke Sakimukai's first visit to America in 1976, his abilities were put to the test. He visited the Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Delaware, where they tested his reflexes with DeKan Performance Analyzer. The results were extraordinary, not only the speed at which he responded (0.12 / 0.15 sec.), but also in the equality of his hands and feet. With most individuals there exists a 15 to 20% difference between right and left hand and/or foot reflexes. Soke Sakimukai, however, demonstrated near equal proficiency - keeping in mind that it takes .3 seconds to see a punch coming from 2 feet away. His front kick struck with the same speed and balance, taking only .3 seconds to execute the 4 specific movements required to complete the kicking action.  THAT IS SUPER FAST!!! 

If you were standing 2 feet away from Soke Sakimukai, and then you initiated a striking move toward him, and if Soke Sakimukai responded with a kick, then his foot would be back on the ground perfectly balanced before you would see him move.  Either the pain would let you know or may be you would not be standing anymore.  The professors were astonished at the result of these tests and credited his performance with a SUPERIOR TRAINING Soke Sakimukai had received and which he provides in his training program. 

 
 
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