Miyagi Chojun – the Final Years (1942-1953)

Master Miyagi Chojun - Teacher of Naha-Te and Inventor of 'Goju' Ryu Karate-Do!

During 1942 - as the Second World War was still raging - Miyagi Chojun travelled to Ritsumei University on Mainland Japan where he served (specifically) for the first time as a ‘martial arts’ instructor. This was part of the Japanese Government’s psychological and physical preparation of young men for conscription into the Imperial Japanese Army, Navy or Airforce, etc. ​

Following the defeat of Imperial Japan in late 1945 – an era of ‘Occupation’ unfolded! As the old Administration had collapsed there was a need for a ‘new’ police force that could keep order in this very different cultural climate.  ​

From October 1946, Miyagi Chojun was appointed the ‘Head’ martial arts instructor at the Central Police Academy serving the Prefecture of Okinawa! Here, he trained Police Officers in self-defence.  ​

During 1947, Miyagi Chojun was appointed ‘Karate-Do’ instructor at Naha City Police School.  ​

Beginning in 1948, Miyagi Chojun began to guide and train disciples in his own dojo. Miyagi Chojun chose as ‘inner’ disciples (after the war) such suitable people as ‘Miyagi Anichi’ (宫城安一), and Aragaki Shuichi (新垣修一) amongst many others.  ​

In 1951, Miyagi Chojun began to openly accept students to train in Karate-Do at the dojo in his home. ​

On the evening of October 7th, 1953, Miyagi Chojun continued to teach all aspects of Karate-Do late into the night. ​

Miyagi Chojun died peacefully in his sleep during the early morning of October 8th, 1953.   ​

Chinese Language Source: ​

https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv1652712/ ​

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