>> Sensei Sadaharu Fujimoto - 8th Dan

Japanese Hombu Dojo, Tokyo - Japan
 
Mr Sadaharu Fujimoto
8th Dan Blackbelt IKS/JKF
6th Dan Kendo, 5th Dan Judo, 5th Dan Aikido
Chief Instructor & Founder of
International Karate-Do Shobukai
Itosu-Kei Shito Ryu
Student of Hiroshi Kinjo 9th Dan (Kenshukai)
Former Japanese National Coach
Head of the IKS Organisation across Japan, USA,
Australia, Singapore, Hungary, Argentina & Spain
Over 50 years continuous training & instructing
 
 

 

Tournament/Demonstration History
Coached Shinichi Chiba to two (2) All Japan Karate Titles.
Demonstrations at the request of the Emperor of Japan for visiting Sovereign Dignitaries.
Reknown for Tameshiwari Demonstrations.
Seen in Martial Arts Documentary "Budo"
Appeared in the movie "The Art of Killing" - which won the "Grand Prix" prize at the
Miami International Movie Festival.
Appeared in classroom televisions for 3 years in Japan.
Wrote in "The Karate Way - Introduction" book.

Training

Tsuki with Makiwara - 500 times right hand, 500 times left hand / day
Shuto with Makiwara - 500 each
Hitou - 200 each
Nukite - 200 each
Keri - 100 each
Urauchi (back fist) - 500 each


Impact Training Tests
Maeken Tobikomi Tsuki - 708.1kg
Oitsuki - 664.2kg
Gyakutsuki - 587.5kg
Shutou - 400kg
Mawashigeri - 528.5kg


Occupation

Professional Karate Instructor and Coach


Family

Married to Miyako Fujimoto with two sons - Harutaka and Yoshitaka