Our Lineage

Ryu Ryu Ko

Kanryo Higaonna

Founder of Naha-Te
March 10, 1853 – December 23, 1915

O-Sensei Chojun Miyagi

Founder of Goju Ryu Karate-do
April 25, 1888 – October 8, 1953

Gogen Yamaguchi

“The Cat” – Founder of Goju-Kai
January 21, 1909 – May 20, 1989

Peter Urban, PhD.

Father of American Goju Ryu Karate
August 14, 1935 – April 7, 2004

Chuck Merriman

Coach of the 1st US Karate Team
January 8, 1933 – Present

Hanshi Roland “Ron” Martin

“The Technician” – Captain of the 1st US Karate Team
June 25, 1944 – Present

Hanshi Richie Bernard

“Mountain Warrior” – Founder, Shidokan International
August 6, 1948 – Present

Hanshi Brent H. Baker

Director, Rising Sun Martial Arts
July 17, 1974 – Present