Society for the Preservation and Promotion of Ancient Martial Arts of the Ryukyu Islands

Hiroshi Akamine
Third President
(18 October 1954)

Hiroshi Akamine is the 4th son of Dai Sensei Eisuke Akamine and Shizuko Akamine. He was born in Kakazu, Tomigusuku Village and was a rebel at school as the story goes. His mother lovingly tells about a broken arm when the young Hiroshi decided to do back flips from the roof of their old home. It ended in a rush to hospital for the young boy and this is only one of the many tails of mischief. Another one that comes to mind is a mother standing at the front door to see a teenage Hiroshi off to go and run an errand. A suspicious bag was in his possession and on investigation his mother found he had his do-gi in it. After careful questioning the plan was revealed. He was on his way to visit a new Karate school around the corner. Obvious to a mother that knows, the plan was to go and test the students. Such was the boy that turned into the 3 rd President of our Association. A Budo-ka of top quality and repute. He is also an outstanding person in the community being a senior fire officer. 

He started training under his father in 1960 as a child at the age of 6 years. 8 years later he studied Tinbé (Halberd and Shield) Kata under Shinken Taira Sensei, the 1st President of Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko Kai.

In 1970, his father sent him to study Karate under the late Shijin Gushiken (1944 - 1994)
1987 Akamine Sensei was awarded teacher's license in karate by Eisuke Akamine-sensei.

1988 Akamine Sensei as awarded 5th Dan by Gushiken- sensei.

1995: Awarded Teacher's license in karate by Gushiken-sensei.

1997: Awarded 7th Dan in karate from Eisuke Akamine-sensei.

1999: Awarded Teacher's license in Kobudo by Eisuke Akamine-sensei.

1999 April: After the passing of Eisuke Akamine-sensei, Hiroshi Akamine-sensei becomes the 3rd President of the Ryukyu Kobudo Hozon Shinko-Kai.

He is married to his lovely wife Yuko. Together they have two sons, Tachi and Shingo and a daughter Rina.

　

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