Chojun Miyagi. In 1956, Miyazato opened his own dojo, the Jundokan, in Asato, Naha. The building had three levels, with Miyazato's dwelling located on the top level. In 1972, he retired from the police force and devoted the rest of his life to teaching karate. Through the early 1970s, he served as Vice-President of the Okinawan Judo Federation and President of the Okinawa Prefecture Karate-do Federation. On March 20, 1988, the Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate-do Kyokai awarded him the rank of 10th dan in karate. Apart from his karate rank, Miyazato held the rank of 7th dan in judo from the Kodokan, and was President of the Okinawa Judo Federation. Later life Miyazato received several awards for his contribution to the martial arts. In 1984, Miyazato received an official commendation from the Kodokan. In 1994, he was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service from the Nihon Budo Kyogikai and received an official commendation from the Okinawa Judo Federation. In 1998, he received an official commendation from the Japanese Ministry of Education. Following a period of poor health, Miyazato died on December 11, 1999, in Naha Hospital. On his death, the Kodokan awarded him the rank of 8th dan in judo. Miyazato's students included Teruo Chinen, Morio Higaonna, Masaji Taira, and Mike Clarke. Miyazato's dojo is now run by his son, Yoshihiro Miyazato. Notes a. According to Miyazato Sensei son, Yoshihiro, his father passed away on December 11. Other Sources differ on the precise date of Miyazato's death. Most state that it was December 11, but others state that it was December 10 or December 13. References 1922 births 1999 deaths Gōjū-ryū Japanese male judoka Karate coaches Law enforcement in Japan Okinawan male karateka People from Naha Gōjū-ryū practitioners