Post by MMX on Mar 25, 2011 18:50:09 GMT -5
Yoshiji Soeno (添野 義二 Soeno Yoshiji?, born September 29, 1947) is a Japanese karateka from the Kyokushin Kaikan (極真会館) and a retired professional welterweight kickboxer. He is the founder of Shidōkan (士道館) and a Director of Karate in Japan. His title as head of the Shidōkan organization is “Kancho” (Grandmaster - 9th Dan).
"Shi-Do-Kan," literally translated, means "The group that lives and trains in the way of the samurai warrior." A martial art of the 21st Century, Shidokan roots date back to hundreds of years to it's Okinawan ancestors. Suffice it is to say, Shidokan is an eclectic combination of Goju-Ryu, Shotokan, Kyokushinkai and Thai Boxing.
Founder: Grandmaster Kancho Yoshiji Soeno
United States Shidokan Association: The USSA is the governing body of Shidokan Karate in the U.S. It is responsible for organizing and promoting Shidokan Karate throughout the United States. This includes sanctioning of all Shidokan related events, including belt promotions, new Shidokan dojos and tournaments. The USSA also provides and sponsors fighters who have competed throughout Europe and Asia.
www.shidokan.com/
"Shi-Do-Kan," literally translated, means "The group that lives and trains in the way of the samurai warrior." A martial art of the 21st Century, Shidokan roots date back to hundreds of years to it's Okinawan ancestors. Suffice it is to say, Shidokan is an eclectic combination of Goju-Ryu, Shotokan, Kyokushinkai and Thai Boxing.
Founder: Grandmaster Kancho Yoshiji Soeno
United States Shidokan Association: The USSA is the governing body of Shidokan Karate in the U.S. It is responsible for organizing and promoting Shidokan Karate throughout the United States. This includes sanctioning of all Shidokan related events, including belt promotions, new Shidokan dojos and tournaments. The USSA also provides and sponsors fighters who have competed throughout Europe and Asia.
www.shidokan.com/
