Yagi was a founding father of the Okinawa Goju-kai and All Okinawa Karate-do Association both of which the Meibukan Hombu Dojo has been actively a part of since their formation. While Yagi was alive, he appointed international representatives that are still practicing Meibukan today and are still recognized by the Meibukan Hombu Dojo.
Yagi was a key figure in establishing the Okinawa Goju-kai and All Okinawa Karate-do Association, both of which the Meibukan Hombu Dojo has been associated with since their inception.  While Yagi was alive, he appointed individuals who continue to practice Meibukan today and are still recognized by the Meibukan Hombu Dojo.