Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu of Miami
International Miyama-ryu Official News and Announcement
2008
May 16-17-18 Seminar 3 of 3 with Dai Shihan Duke
To be anounce
February 22-23-24 Seminar 2 of 3 with Dai Shihan Duke
To be anounce.
January 3-4-5 Seminar 1 of 3 with Dai Shihan Duke
Dai Shihan Duke will start the Year strong with a series of 3 seminar at the Miami Dojo. the Miyama ryu katas will be the core of
this 3 day Seminar, a must for any Miyama-ryu international member
2007
Dec. 2007 Miami dojo best wishes
On behalf of the Miami Dojo, I want to wish al its students and members of the International leaded by DaiShihan Duke and DaiShihan Rahming
a safe and warmth Holiday in company of your love ones. I personally want to extend my deepest gratitude to all guest instructors and international students
that in one way or another have supported our dojo, any international event or myself this whole year.
Shihan Echavarria
Dec. 27 Training with DaiShihan D'Arcy Rahming
DaiShihan Rahming will be closing the end of the year with a 3 hrs training at the Miami Dojo as part of its Continuous Training Education (C.T.E.)
as required by the International Miyama-ryu Board. The syllabus for this day will go from wall techniques, sword techniques and ground work.
Dec. 20/2007 to 1/31/08 Sensei Francisco Ramos BB#56 will be in Miami Dojo
Sensei Ramos will be coming down from Tennessee to train with us during 6 weeks.
November, 2007 New Deerfield Beach Dojo, Florida
It is a great honor to announced the new Deerfield Beach Dojo under the direction of Osensei William Wood with affiliation to Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu of Miami.
The Dojo is located at The Plaza 24 NE 2nd Ave. Deerfield beach Fl. 33441. Grand Opening TBA
October 27 International Gasshuku in Bahamas
Dai Shihan Rahming will host its annual International Gasshuku, where High rank miyama-ryu official and practitioners will meet.
August 8 to Sept. 20 Sensei Francisco Ramos BB#56 will be in Miami Dojo
Sensei Ramos Okuiri certified by Shinan Pereira has selected the Miami Dojo to returned to the mat to train after
25 year of been off the mat.
Shihan Echavarria and his students wants to thanks Sensei Ramos for his knowledge, humbleness, kind words, perseverance
and dedication to Miyama-ryu.
August 11 Miyama-ryu Seminar in Arizona
Shihan Wagner will host a miyama-ryu seminar in Arizona, more details to be announce soon.
July 30th International Judo Workshop by DaiShihan D'Arcy Rahming
July 30th from7pm to 9pm DaiShihan Rahming (author of Miyama-ryu Books and DVD's and President of Bahamas Judo Federation)
will be conducting a Judo workshop at the Miami Judo and will be closing our VIII Commemorative Shihan Pereira Pass Away, with an
in deep look of his life, and achievements in the martial arts.
To be part of this event, please reserved by calling 305 978-5595, Shihan Echavarria, open to all Miyama-ryu International Members and Martial arts allied.
July 21 Dom. Rep.Black Belt Ceremony and Gassuku
The Dominican Republic Miyama Ryu Ju-jutsu Dojos invite to all of you for the traditional Black Belt Ceremony next July 21, 2007.More than 15 new black belt
will be promote: (please check the list) Four new Kaidens (tested last December 2006 by Daishihan Duke, Shihan Aviles, Shihan Cordero, ShihanSanchez,
Shihan Dujuarric, Shihan Fernandez), Four (4) Menkyos, Four (4) Mokorokus, Five (5) Ohuiri.
Best wishes and maintains your self pure. Shihan Echavarria
July 16 VIII COMMEMORATION OF SHINAN PEREIRA
During the complete month of July the Miami Dojo members will commemorate Shinan Pereira pass away with a black strip in the belt and Shihan Photo, also will be presented the life of this pioneer and his achievements to the martial art world with a DVD of his life, photos and a personal interview and will finish with an open forum with the students. We encourage all international Miyama-ryu members and dojos to follow the same action. Thanks Shihan Echavarria
June 30 INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR & BLACK BELT CEREMONY
Saturday June 30 3pm to 5pm Miami Dojo will be initiating Shinan Pereira VIII Commemoration with an International Seminar and Menkyo Black Belt ceremony,
our guest instructors will be Daishihan Duke (Dom. Rep), Daishihan Rahming (Bahamas), Sensei Andrade from Aikido Tenshinkan of Florida (USA-Orlando).
Also Sensei Sergio Polanco Menkyo candidate wil be receiving its new rank.
To be part of this event, please reserved by calling 305 978-5595, Shihan Echavarria, open to all Miyama-ryu International Members and Martial arts allied.
May 19-20 XXX Anniversary of Northwestern University Ju-jutsu Club
Sensei Orlov will be celebrating their XXX anniversary with a variety of workshop with different instructors on Saturday and Sunday
May 17 Chicago Dojo Workshop
Shihan Koz will be conducting a workshop at Collage of Dupage, Illinois, open to all practitioner and styles.
May 10-12 Miami Dojo Workshop
Dai Shihan Duke & Dai Shihan Rahming will be conducting a weapons workshop at the Miami Dojo, and will be presenting the new DVD production. For further info please contact Shihan 305 978-5595
April 5 Workshop with Shihan Koz (Chicago) and Osensei Joe (NY)
Shihan Koz & Osensei Joe visited the Ozama Dojo and Bella Vista Dojo for a diverse technical workshop
April New Miyama Dojo in Englewood
Opening of a new Martial Arts Academy in Englewood, NJ. to come soon by Dai-Shihan Milliaresis and Osensei Joe
April Chicago Dojo BB Ceremony
Congratulation on Shihan Koz on the recent BB Ceremony and its candidates Sensei John Antuna, Sensei Bruce Sickelsteel and Sensei Rich Brunt
April 19-22 Workshop with Shihan Echavarria in Dominican Republic
Shihan Echavarria visited the Ozama Dojo and Bella Vista Dojo for a diverse technical workshop
2007 Grand Opening of Azua Dojo
Brand new dojo has opened its doors in Dominican Republic, located in Azua and will be under the supervision of Bella Vista Dojo. for more info please called Shihan Cordero office at 809 553-3029.
2007 Grand Opening Ozama Dojo
Brand new dojo has opened its doors in the Oriental Zone of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, under the direction of Dai Shihan Duke and with instructors Shihan Nolasco and Osensei Polanco.
02/ 19 to 23/2006 Bella Vista Dojo Dom. Rep XXII Anniversary
Bella Vista dojo under the direction of Shihan Cordero will celebrate its XXII anniversary of Miyama-ryu, with daily seminar and martial arts exhibition during this week.
Congratulations for the Exceptional Work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 17 International Workshop with DaiShihan William Duke
The Miami dojo will be hosting its first international workshop for advance levels (brown belt) and black belts members from 5pm to 7:30 pm, the program will include advance stationary knife, gun techniques, how to disarmed an attacker, seiza defenses and seiza multiple attacks.
2006
Nov.18/2006 Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu of Miami Black Belt Ceremony & VII Anniversary
The Miami dojo members will be hosting their black belt ceremony and VII Anniversary this November 18,2006 at 5 pm we will be having a Ju-jutsu, TKD, Judo, Miyama Juniors, and weapons exhibitions. There is no feed to see our presentation, Its our commitment to the martial art community and martial arts lovers.
Nov 04/2006 Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu Seminar
American Institute of Martial Arts will be hosting a Miyama-ryu Seminar this Nov. 04, 2006 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (lunch provider) with guest Instructors Shihan Robert Aviles Sr. and OSensei Joe Scarlato. Location 50 Barber ave., Worcester, MA 508 854-8233 Cost $45. Any question call, Luis Soto @ 646 246-0089 or Email lmsto79@yahoo.com
Note: 10/15/2006 Congratulations!!!! to DaiShihan Rahming and his family for the huge success in this International Gasshuku (Training under one roof) this weekend with participants from Dominican Republic, USA- NYC-Miami-Indiana-Iowa-Chicago, and Bahamas. The Gasshuku presented seminars on Weapons PR24 (Tonfa), Guns techniques, Seiza techniques, Kids training programs, Knife techniques, Chockes etc. Shihan Echavarria
Oct. 13 & 14/2006 V Bahamas International Gasshuku
Note: Thanks to DaiShihan Duke for the exceptional workshop! Shihan Echavarria
Oct. 11/2006 Miami Dojo Workshop with DaiShihan William Duke
Miami Dojo will be hosting a workshop with DaiShihan William Duke (Headmaster) this Wednesday October 11,2006 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm For further info call 305 978-5595.
Oct. 04/2006 Miyama-ryu seminar at Lee's Academy of Martial Arts
Shihan Echavarria and Miami Dojo Members will be presenting a Miyama-ryu Self defense Seminar at Lee's Academy Of Martial Arts 2772 SW 8 Street #202 Miami, Fl 33135 Ph#305642-8889. Thanks to Sifu Lee and Sensei Mantilla for this invitation, looking forward to be there. Shihan Echavarria
08/11/2006 HIV World Conference
Congratulations!! to DaiShihan Dr. William Duke for his participating this 08/11/2006 at the HIV Worldwide Conference in Toronto, Canada.
07/27/2006 Miyama-ryu Disciplinary Action
This is to let everyone know that as of this date Hector Cartagena Jr. is no longer a Miyama Ryu Ju-Jutsu OKUIRI BLACK BELT. I have "REVOKED" and demoted him for "Insubordination, and disrespect". Shihan Candy Soto and Miyama-ryu Worldwide Executive Board.
06/08/2006 Miami Dojo Workshop with NY Instructors
Miami Dojo will be hosting a workshop with NY finest instructors, Shihan Aviles Chairman of Miyama-ryu Worldwide & Bronx Ju-jutsu club director, Sensei Agustin Bronx Ju-jutsu club sub-director and Sensei Joe Miyama-ryu NYC director will be conducting classes Thursday 6/8 7pm to 9 pm and Saturday 12pm to 2 pm. For further info call 305 978-5595.
05/27/2006 Bahamas Judo Federation National Tournament
The BJF president D'Arcy Rahming hosted its national championships at Loyola hall on Saturday. Several school and more than 200 competitors participated. This year's special guest was Dr Omar Echavarria, there were demonstrations in sword fighting, stick fighting and self defense techniques. In addition the martial arts of Karate, Judo and Ju-jutsu.
04/29/2006 Miyama-ryu NY Gassuku
Guest instructors Daishihan Rahming-Bahamas, Daishihan Milliaressis-NY, Shihan Aviles-NY, Shihan Candy-NY, Shihan Echavarria-Miami, Sensei Agustin-NY, Sensei Joe-NY, Senseis Avilez brothers -NY, Sensei Many-NC, Sensei Bill Miami and many others more. At Black belt Fitness Center 54-12 31 Av, Woodside, NY 11377 from 1pm to 6 pm.
04/06/2006 Congratulation to Shihan Julio Cordero on his promotion to Captain of Special Forces in Dom Rep.
02/ 24/2006 Bella Vista Dojo Dom. Rep XXI Anniversary and 30th years of Dai-Shihan Duke in Miyama-ryu Combat Ju-jutsu.
Guest instructors from Ju-jutsu of California, Soke Tin Delman, Shihan Echavarria and O'Sensei Bill from Miami & Boca Raton Dojo, O'Sensei Anibal from USMC Atlanta, and Dai-Shihan Duke, Shihan Cordero, Shihan Sanchez, Shihan Soraya, Shihan Alex, Shihan Nolasco, Shihan Bisono.
01/28/2006 Miami dojo VI Anniversary, Gassuku & Black Belt Ceremony
With our special guests Dai-shihan Rahming (Bahamas), Shihan Avilez (Bronx Ju-jutsu Club), O'Sensei Agustin (Bronx Ju-jutsu Club), O'Sensei Scarlato (NYC Dojo), Sensei Melanie (Bahamas Dojo, Sensei Erick (TKD Korea). Special thanks to the Bahamas, NYC and Miami Mudansha students and Sensei Bill, Ssensei Eric, Sensei Humberto and Sensei Ismelly for their participation in our exhibition. In our Black Belt Ceremony Sensei William Wood was awarded the Rank of Menkyo and Sensei Humberto was awarded the rank of Mokuroku.
2005
February 14 to 20 2004 XX Anniversary Ceremony Bella Vista Dojo: Twenty Year celebration of the Dojo Bella Vista and over 30 years of Miyama-ryu Combat Ju-jutsu in Dominican Republic, with the visit of Dai Shihan Rahming from Bahamas, Shihan Avilez NY Chairman of Miyama-ryu International Executive Board, Sensei Scarlato Director of Miyama-ryu NY dojo and Sensei Agustine NY and from Dom. Rep. Dai Shihan Duke, Shihan Cordero, Shihan Sanchez, Shihan Soraya, Shihan Fernandez, Shihan Perez Uribe, Shihan Sabala, Shihan Bisono.
January 20 to 22 2004 V Anniversary Ceremony Miami Dojo: The purpose and intent of this event to continue with the tradition of the Ryu to get together and practice. As of today our guest are Dai Shihan's Duke Dom. Rep., Dai Shihan Rahming Bahamas, Sensei Scarlato N.Y., Sensei Polanco Dom. Rep. and pending others guest confirmations. Regarding the hotel stay the best deals at this time are offer by www.expedia.com, regardless the location of you hotel our dojo will arrange for transportation between airport-hotel-dojo etc. (our location is 9600 SW 8 ST Suite #51 Miami, Fl 33172. Our practice itinerary is: Thursday 20 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Friday 21 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Saturday 22 10:00 to 12:00 pm, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, 5:00 to 6:00 Anniversary Exhibition with Aikido, Karate and Miyama-ryu and Sensei and students awards, 9:00 pm Dinner. (Restaurant to be announce)Our guest instructor are Dai Shihan's Duke Dom. Rep., Dai Shihan Rahming Bahamas, Sensei Scarlato N.Y. pending confirmation of other instructors.On behalf of Miami Dojo and myself, I'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas. Best wishes for the holidays and coming New Year!
2004
* September 17 2004, The 3rd annual international Bahamas Gasshuku for Miyama Ryu.The Gasshuku will take place in Nassau, Bahamas on September 17 – 19th. Please plan to stay longer and enjoy my beautiful country.Our Hotel will be the Nassau Beach Hotel:Telephone 1-242-327-7711. Friday 17th 6pm - 8pm Police Tactics Course (Shihan Cordero). Saturday 9am – 12 noon Miyama Ryu (Basics) Dai-Shihan William Duke. Saturday 4pm - 7pm Miyama Ryu (Jujo) Sensei Don Koz. Saturday 8pm Dinner at Dai-Shihan Rahming's house. Sunday 3pm - 6pm Miyama Ryu Tokushu Keibo (night stick) (Dai-Shihan Rahming), 6pm - 7pm Awards Ceremony, 7pm - until cocktails
*September 15 2004, Daishihan Duke and Shihan Cordero from Dominican Republic will be conducting a one day clinic at Miyama-ryu Miami Dojo. For further information please contact Shihan Echavarria at 305 978-5595.
*August 12,2004 Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu Miami Dojo under Shihan Echavarria visited the Aikido Center of Miami for an evening or Miyama-ryu practice.
* July, 2004 Keeping the Spirit of the Bushi Alive, Shinan Pereira Anniversary Pass Away. As of today for the entire month of July our Dojo and all Miyama-ryu Dojo in the world commemorate the fith anniversary of our Founder Shinan Antonio Pereira pass away with a black stripe on the heart side of the practitioner belt, a black cloak on Shinan photo and during the week of Monday 19 through Sunday 25 we will be presenting the life of our Founder as a Hispanic man in the Bronx,, military man in WWII, a martial artist in Japan and his human side. Please fell free to join us in this world wide commemoration.
* June 2004, Aikido Center of Miami under Sensei Juan Alberto visited the Miyama-ryu Miami Dojo for a delightful evening practicing Aikido. Thanks you very much Sensei Juan.
*February 2004, Anniversary Ceremony Bella Vista Dojo, Dominican Republic Bella Vista Dojo (Hombu dojo) is celebrating one more year and will be conducting for a week daily martial arts clinics open to the public.
* January 24,2004, IV Anniversary Ceremony Miami Dojo, on our 4th anniversary we will be presenting exhibition in Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Miyama-ryu Combat Ju-jutsu at 5:30 pm, open to the public. Please call to reserve a space at 305 978-5595.
2003
* December 23, 2003 Sensei Jose Andrade Rokudan, founder of Thenshinkai Aikido of Florida, visited the Miami dojo where he and Shihan Echavarria conducted and aikido & Ju-jutsu seminar. .
* December 19-22 2003 Miyama Ryu Gassuku 2003 to be celebrate in Nassau Bahamas, at the All-Start Karate Dojo under Dai Shihan Rahming.
* December 18 2003 Dai Shihan Duke Dom., visit the Miami dojo before him and Shihan Echavarria depart on Friday December 19, 2003 for the Miyama Ryu Gassuku 2003 to be celebrate in Bahamas.
* December 16-18, 2003 Sensei Joe Scarlato Mokuroku NYPD, from the Bronx Ju-jutsu dojo visited the Miami dojo.
* September 11-17, 2003 World Two Head Master of Combat Ju-jutsu for the Second time in Miami. The Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu of Miami Dojo is fill of joy to announce for the Second Time Ever in the history of Miyama- ryu Combat Ju-jutsu, Dai Shihan Milliaressis and Dai Shihan Duke Rep.Dom. together under one roof. they will be conducting a variety of seminar. For further info call the Miami dojo.
* Tuesday September 9,2003 Sensei Joe Scarlato Mokuroku NYPD, from the Bronx Ju-jutsu dojo conducted a two hours seminar.
* Saturday August 30, 2003 Shihan Echavarria and Sempai Ismelly Nikkyu, visited and conducted a Ju-jutsu class at Tenshinkai Aikido of Florida. .
* Saturday August 20- 26, 2003 Sensei Sgto. Anibal Reyes Menkyo USMC, share with us in a seminar his martial arts experience from the Marines point of view. .
* July 1,2003 Keeping the Spirit of the Bushi Alive, Shinan Pereira Anniversary Pass Away. As of today for the entire month of July our Dojo and all Miyama-ryu Dojo in the world commemorate the third anniversary of our Founder Shinan Antonio Pereira pass away with a black stripe on the heart side of the practitioner belt, a black cloak on Shinan photo and during the week of Monday 14 through Sunday 20 we will be presenting the life of our Founder as a Hispanic man in the Bronx,, military man in WWII, a martial artist in Japan and his human side. Please fell free to join us in this world wide commemoration. .
* Saturday June 28 2003 Aikido / Ju-jutsu Seminar:

Sensei Jose Andrade Orlando, Fl. Dai Shihan Duke Dominican Rep.
* August 8,2002 Sensei Sgt. Reyes USMC, visit Miami dojo. On 8/8/02 to 8/10/02 Sensei Sgt. Reyes USMC will be visiting and practicing at the Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu of Miami Academy. Once again we thanks Sensei Sgt. Reyes for the support, dedication and passion he has given to Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu of Miami dojo..
* July 1, 2003 Keeping the Spirit of the Bushi Alive, Shinan Pereira Anniversary Pass Away. As of today for the entire month of July our Dojo and all Miyama-ryu Dojo in the world commemorate the third anniversary of our Founder Shinan Antonio Pereira pass away with a black stripe on the heart side of the practitioner belt, a black cloak on Shinan photo and during the week of Monday 15 through Sunday 21 we will be presenting the life of our Founder as a Hispanic man in the Bronx,, military man in WWII, a martial artist in Japan and his human side. Please fell free to join us in this world wide commemoration . .
2002
* June 6-9, 2002 World Two Head Master of Combat Ju-jutsu for the First time in Miami. The Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu of Miami Dojo is fill of joy to announce for the First Time Ever in the history of Miyama-ryu Combat Ju-jutsu out side the Hombu Dojo the Two Head Master of the World Famous Miyama-ryu Combat Ju-jutsu System; Dai Shihan Milliaressis U.S.A. and Dai Shihan Duke Rep.Dom. together under one roof. For further info call the Miami Dojo. .
* May20, 2002: As of May 20 our dojo Miyama-ryu Ju-jutsu of Miami dojo have relocated to 9600 SW 8 St Local#51 Miami, Fl 33174 Tel 305 978-5595, with a new , bigger place. Thanks to all of you that have made this possible. .
9600 SW 8 St. Suite #51 Miami, FL. 33174
Tel: 305 978-5595
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