BIOGRAPHIES

Masafumi
Shiomitsu

Masafumi Shiomitsu Sensei was born in 1940 and is the Chief Instructor of the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy. He is based in London, United Kingdom and regularly travels the world teaching karate in countries such as France, Canada, USA, Italy, Portugal, Finland, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Germany, Norway and Australia. He conducts regular academy instructor's courses as well as Summer and Winter course training followed by Dan grading examinations. Shiomitsu Sensei is one of the most respected and highly graded Wado instructors in the world and one of the most approachable. A truly humble karate master, his expertise leaves nothing to the imagination. He is the author of an excellent book titled 'Dynamic Kicking Method' which is highly recommend.

1940 Born November 24th in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
1955 Began study of the Shorin Ryu style of karate with a local teacher.
1959 Entered Nihon University and became a member of the Wado Ryu style karate club.
1962 Leader of the team that won the 'Zen Nihon Wado Ryu' championships, (All Japan Wado Ryu style match).
1963 Officially appointed as captain of the Nihon University Karate team.
1964 Graduated from university with degree in economics. Graded 4th Dan in Wado Ryu Karate.
1965 Appointed assistant Chief Instructor to Britain.
1969 Instructor to Spain and France.
1972 Appointed as instructor to Madagascar.
1976 Returned to original position in Britain.
1981 Returned to Japan to celebrate the 90th birthday of founder Hironori Otsuka, and awarded 7th Dan by him.
1983 Official instructor to European Wado Ryu Karate organisations, Vice president of European Wado Kai.
1989 Established the Wado Ryu Karate Do Academy.