A Simple Man

The life and history of Soke Takayoshi Nagamine is remembered by one of his original students and black belts, Bill George.  George sensei brings to life the early years, in the 1970’s, when Soke was teaching daily at his dojo in Cincinnati, Ohio. George sensei provides the history, progress and development of Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do, as Soke traveled around the United States and Canada teaching seminars and clinics, from 1980 to the 2000’s. George sensei provides a factual, historical, and passionate description of his times and adventures with Soke from 1970 until his passing in 2012.  George sensei has a keen insight into Soke’s life and Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do that you will not find with other American Matsubayashi-ryu instructors.  He shares with you factual events and an honest account of his years and life with Soke Takayoshi Nagamine.