Katsutoshi Ishihara

Kancho Ishihara was borned in Chiba Prefecture in Japan. He started learning Karate in 1963 under the direction of Gogen Yamaguchi, one of the well-known Karatedoka of the World.

Through natural talent, discipline and hard work, Kancho Ishihara acheived Blackbelt 3rd and entitled as Shidoin under All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai in 1968. In the same year, he established the first Shoseikan dojo in his hometown, Chiba, Japan.

Since 1971, Kancho had travelled around the World promoting Goju-Ryu Karate. The fellowship includes the countries of South Africa, Dubai, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States and Canada. Today, there are over 50 Shoseikan dojo around the World.

PROFILES
	Borned in Chiba Prefecture
1963	Learn Goju-Ryu Karate with Gogen Yamaguchi
1968 April	Entitled as Honbu Shidoin of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai
1968	Established Shoseikan in Chiba, Japan
1971 Nov	Achieved 4th Dan of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai
1972 March	Received the title of Renshi of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai
1975	Achieved 5th Dan of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai
1976	Received official Dojo authorization from Gogen Yamakuchi
1978	Achieved 6th Dan of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai
2002	Achieved 8th Dan of All-Japan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Association
2006	Achieved 9th Dan of All-Japan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Association

TITLES
Level A Shidoin (A-12)	All-Japan Karate-do Union Goju Kai
Permanent Director	All-Japan Karate-do Union Goju Kai
Assistance Honbu Chief	All-Japan Karate-do Union Goju Kai (Koto Area)
Permanent Director	Chiba Province Karate-do Union
Advisor	Chiba Province Karate-do Union
Director	Eight Day Market Karate-do Union
Chief Representative	All-Japan Goju Ryu Karate-do Association
Master	All-Japan Shoseikan Karate-do
Chief Director	World Shoseikan Karate-do (WSK)

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	39th Steveston Karate Tournament
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	34 Medals at Zone 5

UPCOMING EVENTS

2012
Jan 28	39th Steveston Invitational Tournament
Feb 18	Sato Cup
Feb 23-26	BC Winter Games
Mar (TBA)	Kid Class Promotion Test
Mar 16-18	2012 National Karate Championships
Apr (TBA)	Promotion Test
Aug 21	2011 Outdoor Training & BBQ
Oct 14	Zone 5 Qualifying Tournament

2013
Mar 15-17	2013 National Karate Championships

Please check our calendar for details of training sessions and events.

RECENT TOURNAMENT RESULT

39TH STEVESTON KARATE TOURNAMENT
2012.01.28

Nicholas Chan
1st Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Novice)
3rd Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Int.)
2nd Place (Boy 12-13 Kumite, Nov.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)

Tristan Mah
1st Place (Boys 14-15 Kata, Int.)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
2nd Place (Boys 14-15 Kata, Nov.)
3rd Place (Boys 14-15 Kumite, Int.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)

Samuel Ko
1st Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Int.)
3rd Place (Boys 12-13 Kumite, Int.)
1st Place (Paddle Kumite)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)

Angus Cheung
3rd Place (Boy 12-13 Kata, Int.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)

Jeffrey Yu
2nd Place (Boy 14-15 Kata, Int.)
2nd Place (Boy 14-15 Kumte, Int.)
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)

Nikkie Yu
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)

Tommy Cheung
2nd Place (Boy 16-17 Kata, Adv)
2nd Place (Boy 16-17 Kumite, Adv)

Gary Wong
1st Place (Master Kata)
3rd Place (Men Kata, Advanced)

MEDAL STANDING

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