Tadashi Yamashita Sensei - Sensei has dedicated over 50years of his life to the practice Okinawan Karatedo and Kobudo. A highly respected man in all circles of the martial arts, Yamashita-Sensei is sought after for karatedo and kobudo seminars from all over the world.
He currently retains the rank of ninth degree black belt in both karatedo and kobudo. Sensei is also the President and Director of Yamashita Shorin-Ryu Karate Association, and U.S.A. President of the Zen Okinawan Kobudo Association.
Yamashita-sensei has travels as far as South America he also regularly visits Greece and Bulgaria. Sensei also keeps a close connection with his birthplace of Japan and Okinawa.
Not only is Yamashita-Sensei recognized as a leading aurthority in the martial arts, but his accomplishments also include his study with several notable high ranking masters. These masters include the late Chibana Chosin of Shorin Ryu, and Shuguro Nakazato founder of the Shorin Ryu Shorin Kan. As well as trained directly under the late Shinpo Matayoshi, founder of the Zen Okinawan Kobudo Renmei.
His explosive open hand techniques of Sho Rin Ryu authorized Yamashita-sensei to name his dynamic fighting system, Sui-Kendo. Which in turn translates to, "fist flowing like water." This non stopping, flowing system of fighting, allows the karate-ka to block while simultaneously striking his opponent with blinding speed and accuracy.
Yamashita-sensei's organization expands worldwide, including dojo's in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Greece.
