Hubert Laenen Sensei was born in Belgium on 28/06/1959. At the age of six he started studying martial arts. Now he is 9th dan Kyoshi and European Chief Instructor from Okinawa for Koryu Karate Jutsu Jissen Ryu and Motobu Ryu Kyu Kobujutsu Moidi. On November 15th, 2025 he received his…
Zoltán Gott – Hungary
Rytis Bublevičius – Lithuania
Henk Gerrits – The Netherlands
Henk Gerrits (°1956) starts at the age of 15 with Kung Fu and Okinawan Kempo in the Netherlands. In the ’80, he starts practicing Goju Ryu under Morio Higaonna Sensei and later he is admitted to the Jundokan dojo in Okinawa under the supervision of Ei’ichi Miyazato Sensei. He is…
Ildiko Redai – Hungary / The Netherlands
Coaching & Leadership Roles Major Competitive Achievements SKIF World Championships SKIF European Championships Other Federations & Open Competitions At the Guardians of Ryukyu Stage We proudly present Sensei Ildikó Rédai as one of the distinguished instructors at our Guardians of Ryukyu international seminar.With her extensive experience, calm technical precision, and…
Marco Camilleri Gioia – Belgium
Pascal Vervloet – Belgium
Jeffrey Debruyne – Belgium
Pekka Warling – Finland
Roger Lemaire – Belgium
2026 Guardians of Ryukyu
The Dragon Returns – Full Force Why We Do This Guardians of Ryukyu is more than an event – it is a mission.Our goal has always been to honor the spirit, culture and traditions of Okinawa, the birthplace of all karate styles, and to share this heritage with the world….
2025 Guardians of Ryukyu Seminar
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! Registration for our much-anticipated Martial Arts Seminar is now OPEN! With only 85 spots available, don’t wait to secure your place in this extraordinary event. We are honored to welcome Hanshi Hubert Laenen, a 9th Dan Grandmaster and one of Europe’s most…
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