Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai -Canada

Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate was introduced to Canada in 1969 .

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The Chief Instructor and founder of Shito Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate in Canada is Tsumura Kei Shihan, 8^th Dan .After attaining the rank of 5^th Dan at the Itosu-Kai Hombu in Japan Tsumura Shihan introduced Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai to Canada in the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Don Mills (Toronto) in 1969. Tsumura Sensei also studied Kobudo in Japan under the tutelage of Shinken Taira Sensei (1898-1970), who was foremost in the propagation of Ryukyu Kobudo (Okinawan weaponry) in mainland Japan. Tsumura Shihan received the last 5^th Dan Master's Certificate (Shihan Menkyo) signed by Shinken Taira..

Tsumura Shihan's students have opened Dojos all across Canada and several other countries as well, including Argentina, Chile, Ireland and Italy Here are some of the other dojos in Canada: Hombu: Candian Headquarters- Westwood Theater Plaza Etobicoke,Ontario...J.C.C.C.-123 Wynford Drive Don Mills Ontario.......Alliston ...Barrie...Deep River...Huntsville...Ottawa....Pembroke....Riverdale.(.all in Ontario) In Alberta- Edmonton-....St.Albert. In Manitoba- Grandview...In NWT. ..Inuvik...and in New Brunswick -Fredericton. (This list is not Complete)

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