Kubota developed his own style of karate, naming it Gosoku-ryu ("hard-fast style"), and he consequently held the title Sōke, meaning "head of family/style." Kubota became an American citizen in 1974. [1] In 1990, Kubota was inducted into the Black Belt magazine's Hall of Fame as 'Weapons Instructor of the Year.' [8]

2024年9月8日 · Soke Takayuki Kubota (1934-2024) became a martial arts legend, developing his own karate style and amassing a worldwide following. And for more than 40 years, he taught his methods to the Occidental community as well.

2024年8月28日 · Soke Takayuki Kubota, world-renowned 10th-degree black belt karate master, passed away on Aug. 14 at the age of 89. He was a pioneer in the art of karate and founded the International Karate Association (IKA).

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my Sensei of 43 years and friend, Soke Takayuki Kubota (September 20, 1934 to August 14, 2024). He was like the father I never had and he has had a huge impact on my life and the lives of countless others.

2024年8月16日 · The highly respected karate master, Soke Takayuki Kubota, has died at the age of 89. I record it here because he had a huge influence on my own karate as I trained at his Glendale dojo from 1985 to 1986, four to six times a week, gaining 3rd kyu under his tutelage.

Grandmaster Soke Takayuki Kubota was born on September 20, 1934, in Kumamoto City, Kyushu Island, Japan, to Denjiro and Somo Kubota. His family descended from a samurai clan that had conquered Okinawa Island centuries ago, leading to a ban on martial arts on the island.

Gosoku Ryu was created by Soke Tak Kubota. Soke Kubota has been acknowledged as the most active and innovative karate instructor in the field of law enforcement top of page

2015年12月21日 · Soke Kubota’s system involved breaking down each movement within a technique to the smallest components of movement and conveyed an understanding of the applied dynamics within the orchestrated movement.

Founder of GoSoku Ryu karate and the International Karate Association (IKA), and honoured with the title of Soke. Born in Kumamoto, Japan, Soke Takayuki Kubota began studying martial arts at the age of four under the direction of his father, Denjiro Kubota.

Over many years, Grandmaster Kubota has developed his own unique and widely acclaimed style of Japanese karate known as Gosoku-Ryu. Born in Kumamoto Japan over 80 years ago, Grandmaster Kubota started his training at age five, and his interest in learning and passing on his art has never waivered.