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In 1973 he visited Okinawa with colleague Brian Pilbeam, both becoming students of Grand Master Soken Hohan and then Senior Master Kise Fusei. Packham was graded to 4th Dan and Pilbeam to 1st Dan by them. Packham returned to visit Okinawa and Indochina on a number of occasions during the 1970=92s, furthering his studies with Masters Soken and Kise, being privileged to train and dine in their homes on these visits. Following the death of Grand Master Soken, Packham continued his allegiance with the newly elevated Grand Master Kise, visiting Okinawa throughout the 1980=92s and 1990=92s, on occasion with some of his students (Rod Hilton, John Crebbin and Gary Oliver), reaching the rank of 6th Dan Kobudo and 7th Dan Karate in 1989. In 1988 Packham authored a limited edition 200 page hard cover history of Shorin Ryu in Australia. Through these connections, Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito, then Shorin Ryu Kenshin Kan have prospered in Australia, with 24 people reaching Black Belt levels, all of whom are still active in varying degrees today. The style in Australia operates as it always has as a non-profit club and is headquartered in the provincial city of Ballarat in the State of Victoria. The Club has its own well equipped full time Dojo, at which Wayne Reddrop, 5th Dan, is Chief Instructor, and Graham Howard, 3rd Dan is Director of the very successful and long running children's program. The headquarters Dojo has been visited several times by Grand Master Kise, and the Club always looks forward to his next appearance. Overseas visitors are always warmly welcomed, so keep us in mind if you ever make it down under.
You can email Shihan Packham at: Kyoshi Percy Johnson
While on Okinawa, he was Okinawa Shorinryu Kenshin-Kan Karate Kobudo Association then federation correspondence secretary for all correspondence coming to Okinawa from the dojos around the world. Sensei Johnson has been a tester for the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Kenshin-Kan and Kobudo Federation at the main Dojo promotion and weapons testing. Sensei Johnson was the senior American black belt instructor representing the main Dojo in the opening ceremonies for the all Japan games (kokutai) - Okinawa, Japan in October 1987. Sensei Johnson has had dojos in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Camp Lejeune North Carolina and Yuma, Arizona and presently in Memphis, Tennessee. He was promoted to Godan in 1984 and directed by Master Kise to use the title of Shihan, also qualified for Godan in all the Kenshin-Kan Godan Kobudo. Sensei Johnson was verbally told to use the rank of Rokudan by Master Kise during his annual visit 1987 to Sensei Greg Lazarus's Dojo in Dover, New Hanpshire and Sensei Johnson was Sensei Lazarus's guest during Master Kise's visit. Sensei Johnson was officially tested and promoted to Rokudan in 1991. He was certified Rokudan in Kobudo (Bo, Sai, Kama), Tuite and International Police Self Defense Instructor in 1995. He retired from the U.S. Marine CWO4 after 30 years of active duty on February 1, 1996. Shihan Johnson can be contacted at: Perciej@aol.com or by phone: 901-382-8390 or Fax 901-382-3357. Shihan Greg Lazarus, 6th Dan in Shorin-ryu Kenshin Kan, is a direct student of Grandmaster Fusei Kise. As well as having been appointed as the Eastern Director for the A.O.S.K.K.F. by Master Kise, he is the Chief Instructor of Dover Kenshin Kan Karate Dojo located in Dover, NH.
Sensei Lazarus is known in New England for his traditional Okinawan seminars in kata, tuite, ippon kumite, kobudo and personal self defense. He welcomes all students that come to him with the true essence of karate-do at heart and expects them to strive toward excellence in being a model student and teacher. For further information you may contact him by phone: (603) 742-3262 Kyoshi Jeff Ader
Sensei Ader was promoted to 6th Dan Shihan on June 9th, 1996 and was also appointed one of the three US directors at that time along with Sensei Greg Lazarus and Sensei John Shipes. Shihan Ader was promoted to 7th Dan Kyoshi by Master Kise in June of 2001 and continues in his role as director while keeping a strenuous teaching, research and seminar schedule. Sensei Ader can be reached at The Karate Center, 7657 N. Union Blvd., C.S., CO 80920. www.allokinawakarate.com His email address is: jwader@earthlink.net
Sensei Shipes has also trained for many years under Sensei Richard Sapp, currently of Huntsville, Tx in karate-do and holds a fifth degree black belt under Sensei Sapp in American Shorin-kai karate and also holds a fourth degree black belt under Sensei Sapp in Shorin Kenpo-jitsu. Sensei Shipes also trained in Jun Fan Kung fu under Sifu Larry Hartsell via seminars and training camps. These camps consisted primarily of joint locking and grappling, trapping, Thai boxing, Kali, boxing, and Jun Fan techniques. Sensei trained for a short while in jujitsu and in Shotokan karate while living in Tucson. Sensei Shipes is active in the AOSKKF, as the Western US Director, and his training continues via summer camps with the GrandMaster, and visits with other instructors whenever possible. Sensei Shipes holds monthly weekend training sessions at his dojo in Athens, Texas to provide training opportunities to others in Kenshin Kan and other systems. Sensei Shipes currently resides in Athens, Texas where he is chief instructor at his dojo, Self Defense Concepts - Athens Karate School, where visitors are always welcome. He is also a knifemaker and a consultant to a mining company in Arizona. Sensei Shipes can be reached at:
John Shipes You can email Sensei Shipes at JRShipes@aol.com Shihan Fransico Aguilar
Started again from 1973 to 1975 at Yuma Arizona MCAS. Shotokan Karate Ranked Brown Belt. Changed to Chinese Goju Karate from 1975 - 1976 while at MCAS Iwakuni Japan and obtained the of Green Belt. During this time I came to Okinawa and studied Shorin Ryu Orthodox Karate-Do under the Ku-Dan (9th Degree) Kise Sensei for 2 months. Changed at Camp Pendleton, Ca to ALO Kempo Karate from 1976 to 1978 ranked Green Belt. Then Isshin Ryu Karate from 1978 to 1979 Ranked Green Belt. Returned to Okinawa Japan from 1979 to 1980 & studied under Hanshi (Grandmaster 10th Degree) Kise, Okinawan Kenshin Kan Karate-Do and Kobudo Federation. Promoted to the rank of Sho Dan. Returned to the States for two years 1980 to 1982, Yuma Arizona and opened my own Dojo for Master Kise, Okinawan Kenshin Kan Karate-Do and Kobudo. Returned to Okinawa Japan from 1982 to 1985. Taught for Master Kise at the Makiminato Dojo. Studied under both Master Kise and Isao Kise at that time. Promoted to the rank of Nidan. Returned to the States Amarillo Texas from 1985 to 1988. Opened my own Dojo at Texas State Technical Institute (TSTI) and taught All Okinawan Shorin Ryu Kenshin Kan Karate and Kobudo. During these three years, I studied with two different taekwondo schools, Harvey's USA taekwondo and Master Cho's World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). Moved to San Diego, Ca from 1988 to 1991 and continued to teach for Master Kise. Returned to Okinawa From 1991 to 1993. Was promoted to San Dan my first year. Studied under Master Kise and Isao Sensei. Taught at Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base. Promoted to the Rank of Yon Dan upon my departure. Returned to Camp Pendleton 1993-1996. Opened a dojo at Del Mar, CamPen, CA. Returned to Okinawa in 1996 and taught children class at Camp Courtney and left in 1999. Presently he is teaching at Arizona Western College, Yuma Az. Current Rank Rokudan Dan.
Since that time he joined the Marine Corps and eventually went to Okinawa and began training in Shorin Ryu Kenbu Kan under Shihan Uezu Yazu, obtaining his ShoDan in 1982. He then left Okinawa in 1983 and went to 2nd Recon Bn where he was trained as a SERE (Survival, Escape, Resistance to Interrogation & Evasion) Instructor and also trained as a Sentry Stalking and Silent Kill Instructor. In 1985 he left for Okinawa and was attatched to 3d Recon Bn. He began studying Okinawan Kempo and Kobudo under Shihan Mahara until 1988 earning his brown belt. He started to train under and assist Tom Obrien teaching at the Tengan Dojo in 1988 in Okinawa aboard Camp Courtney Marine Base and left Okinawa in 1989. In 1990 he came back to Okinawa and taught at Camp Foster Dojo. He then left for the Gulf War in Jan 1991 attached to B Btry 1/10 2nd Marine Division was a part of Operation Grizzley and Task Force Ripper and was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon during these operations. In Sept of 1991 he returned to Okinawa and again taught at Camp Foster Dojo and then in 1992 moved up to take over Tengan Dojo. and eventually took over the youth class on Camp Courtney until January of 1997. Since 1988 Hodgkins has been training with or under Sensei Tom Obrien, Sensei Ichuro Kishimoto, Sensei Troy Croker, Sensei Gary Oliver of Austrailia, Sensei Fransisco Aguilar, Shihan Greg Lazarus, Shihan Perci Johnson, Shihan Isao Kise, Shihan Taruya and of course Hanshi Fusei Kise. Sensei Hodgkins main teachers have been Shihan Perci Johnson, Shihan Isao Kise, and Hanshi Fusei Kise. In 1996 He started teaching with Shihan Isao Kise out at the Yaeshima Dojo, in Okinawa City as well as assisting Master Kise and Shihan Isao Kise at the Hombu Dojo (Main Dojo) in Okinawa City. Sensei Hodgkins along with Sempai Joe Bridgman and Sempai Allen Mayfield taught Rape Awareness Avoidance and Self Defence Seminars on Okinawa on a monthly basis, and he will continue to teach those seminars when in TN. He has also taught Child Abduction Prevention and Awareness Classes at Kadena Elementary School, Kadena Airbase, Okinawa Japan. He has also taught NIS (Naval Investigative Service) Agents on Okinawa in Kobudo, Self Defense, and Tuite. He is a Godan in Tuite, a Godan in specialized Self Defense, and a certified Internationl Police Self-Defense Instructor. Sensei Hodgkins was promoted to Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt) and also awarded his Shihan Certification on 3 May 1997 during Grandmaster Kise birthday party and Hodgkins Sensei going away party at the Headquarters Dojo, Okinawa Japan. Sensei Hodgkins left Okinawa in May 18, 1997 and and retired from the Marine Corps. He opened the Fairview Kenshin Kan Karate and Kobudo Dojo Sept 1, 1997 Southwest of Nashville, TN. In May of 1999 Sensei Hodgkins moved to Pittsburgh, PA where he will opening a school. Presently Sensei Hodgkins is only teaching private lessons and maintains the Federation Website.
By 1978 the Ballarat Karate Club under the direction of Grand Master Kise Fusei and Australian Director Barry Packham, had adopted the Shorin Ryu Kenshin Kan style and on the 2-7-1983, before a panel headed by shihan Packham and Sensei Hilton, Reddrop was graded to shodan. In 1990 Grand Master Kise made his first ever visit to Ballarat, Australia. Following a week of intensive training Reddrop was graded to Yondan, (4th degree black belt) by Master Kise. During that year Reddrop was awarded a plaque from the Sports Australia Association for his achievements in karate and his long time teaching of karate to juniors. In 1992 Master Kise again visited Ballarat, Australia, at which time Reddrop was privileged to spend many days in the masters presence, enjoying both training and sight seeing with Master Kise. On the 24-2-1995, Reddrop was appointed Chief Instructor of the Ballarat Karate Club by Kyoshi Packham. On the 7-10-1995 he received his Godan ranking, (5th degree black belt) from Kyoshi Packham. In October 1996 Reddrop visited Okinawa for the first time, receiving outstanding hospitality from Grand Master Kise, and was further privileged to be instructed in kobudo by Isao Sensei. Reddrop who is a Mechanical Operations Technician, enjoys teaching traditional karate and kobudo and welcome's any visitor's to our Ballarat Dojo You can E - mail Sensei Reddrop at: wreddrop@netconnect.com.au
In 1969 he began formal training in a Shotokan ryuha under the guidance of Barry Govan. He attained Shodan in 1973 and followed Sensei Barry Packham into the Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito under Soken O Sensei, reaching Nidan in 1975. He has remained loyal to Kise Dai Sensei ever since the establishment of the Kenshin Kan and was graded to Godan in 1995. Gary has visited Okinawa and Japan on several occasions and enjoyed the hospitality and teaching of both Grand Master Kise and Kaicho Isao. He also trains in Iaido and Kendo and holds the rank of Yondan in Iaido. He is President of Australia’s largest State Kendo Association – the Victorian Kendo Renmei, and still competes nationally and internationally, coming third in his division at the Australian Kendo Championships in 2005. Currently he teaches Karate to a few students at Gordon and at Carisbrook where he lives. He is highly sought in Ballarat and Melbourne for his Martial Arts demonstrations at both primary and secondary schools. He is Principal of the Gordon Primary School and holds a Masters Degree in Education. You can email Sensei Oliver at: goliver1@iinet.net.au
I received my Shodan on 1 March 1992 and reached Godan in 2003. I have been the direct student of Grand Master Kise the entire time, and a student of Kaicho Isao Kise since 1992. Becoming more active under him since receiving my Nidan certification. All of my certification tests have been in the Hombu Dojo in Okinawa City. Grand Master Kise and Kaicho Isao Kise have been present at every one of my tests. I have had the privilege of assisting Grand Master Kise at the Gunners Gym Dojo since about 1997 with the youth classes. In 1999 I became president of the Okinawa Kenshin Kan Black Belts Association. While in Okinawa I have had many opportunities to participate in local events with the Kenshin Kan. Including the Grand Opening Ceremonies of Shuri Castle after it was remade to it's original glory. Many parades, weddings, birthdays, book parties, anniversaries, annual demonstrations at various civic halls, and festivals.
I have been in Karate for over 30 years and started training in 1975 while stationed with the U.S. Navy and member of the Naval Security Group on Okinawa. I was privileged to begin my Karate training and spend many hours working out directly under Grand Master Fusei Kise in the honbu dojo in Okinawa City and was lucky enough to meet, attend seminars and test under Grand Master Hohan Soken. I continue to travel to Okinawa and train with Grand Master Kise at least every year and attend camps throughout the US when he visits. I attained my Godan (5th Dan) in Karate in 2003 and attained my Godan in Kobudo in 2006. All my Karate Kyu rank certificates were presented to me by Grand Master Hohan Soken and all my Black Belt Karate and Kobudo certificates have been presented to me by Grand Master Fusei Kise. My website is: www.NWBudokan.com and I can be reached at: Sensei (@) NWBudokan.com
I have tried to attend every Camp whether Small or Large with Hanshi Kise and/or Kaicho Isao Kise. I have attended 19 out of 21 Camps in the past years. Two times we had 2 camps in one year. One thing for sure is that I learn something new every time I go to camp. The main object of my training in martial arts is to learn all that I am able to learn and teach all that is possible to teach of what I have learned. Our school is small, but we have knowledge, family,& heart. We must learn to use all three. With the proper knowledge you can control every situation; with family you can have togetherness for better learning; and for heart you have spirit, eagerness, and responsibility. You can reach Sensei Foster at godon1@cswnet.com
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Dr. Barry Packham has a Ph.D. degree in information systems, and is a Vice-President of a large company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. He has studied karate now for 31 years, having commenced in 1965. He began by studying Shotokan karate with visiting American karate-ka Donn Draeger, and later Australian based USKA stylist Wayne Williamson. In 1970 he commenced the study of Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito with American ex-serviceman Theodore Lange, progressing to the rank of 3rd Dan.
Sensei Jonson started formal karate training in 1970. Earned a Shodan in Okinawa Isshinryu Karate and a Sandan in Hawaiian Kujukempo Karate before being accepted into the All Okinawa Shorin-ryu Kenshin-Kan Karate and Kobudo by Master Fusei Kise as black belt no rank student. He was trained on Okinawa by Master Kise and Kyoshi Isao Kise 1979-1984; 1987-1988; and 1989-1993. He has taught for and along side Master Kise and Sensei Isao on all the military bases on Okinawa and the main DOJO. He has represented the main DOJO in tournaments and demonstrations on and off military bases on Okinawa. He has taught black belt training classes at the main Dojo.
He opened his dojo June 1, 1980 and presently has 27 adult and 4 junior ranked black belts as part of its enrollment. Several of his black belts have established schools in Maine, Vermont, New York, Florida and Arizona. Sensei Lazarus is a firm believer that all students must train hard, attend classes regularly, exercise traditional protocol, practice and be well knowledged to be viewed as a true student of his dojo.
Sensei Ader began training in June 1970 under Alfred Gossett in Goshin Do Karate and Jiu Jitsu. After 20 years of study Sensei Ader was promoted to 5th Dan in June of 1990, shortly before converting to Kenshin Kan. In August of 1990 Sensei Ader began studying with Kise Hanshi and in July of 1994 he was promoted to 5th Dan in Kenshin Kan Karate and Kobudo. On September 17,1995 Sensei Ader was appointed an International Police Self-Defense Instructor and was promoted to 5th Dan in Tuite.
John Shipes began his formal martial arts training in 1978 under Master Roy Kurban in Arlington, Tx in Tae Kwon Do, and trained there for about 4 years. He moved to Palestine, Tx in 1981 when he first met Steve Warren, a student of Master Kise’s, and trained with him for about 3 months. He then joined the Cha Yon Ryu system of Master Kim Soo under instructor Ken Pickle, a more familiar Tae Kwon Do based system. This training continued for about a year when Sensei Shipes left Mr. Pickle’s school and returned to Sensei Warren’s school and has remained with Master Kise’s system ever since. Sensei Shipes currently holds a Rokudan in Master Kise’s KenshinKan Karate-do, a Yondan in Tuitejitsu, a Yondan in Kobudo, and a Police Techniques Instructors certificate. Sensei Shipes was awarded his Shihan certificate by Master Kise in June of 1996.
Started karate training in 1970 for 6 months of taekwondo while stationed in Hawaii.
Sensei Hodgkins started training in 1973 - 1976 in Goju Kai Karate Do under Sensei Paul Landry under Shihan Gosei Yamaguchi obtaining the Rank of Brown Belt.
Sensei Wayne Reddrop commenced training in 1973 in the art of Judo, training for two years at the Ararat Y.M.C.A. In 1975 he commenced training in Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito, initially under the direction of the Ballarat Karate Club founder Barry Govan, and Sensei's Rod Hilton and John Crebbin.
Gary began martial arts training in 1964 at the Ballarat Judo Club in Victoria, Australia. He progressed rapidly and achieved 1st Kyu twice as junior ranks were not allowed to grade to Shodan at that time. He began teaching judo at the age of 13 and won the Ballarat Junior Judo Championship in 1968.
I began my Karate training in March of the year of 1990, in Okinawa under the direction of Grand
Master Kise at the Gunners Gym on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Foster. All of my training has been
in Okinawa.
Founder and Sensei for Northwest Budokan - Master Kise’s Pacific Northwest Dojo and Sensei for the Mukilteo, WA YMCA
Adult and Youth programs and have four dojo with three instructors for the NorthWest Budokan..
I have been training under Hanshi Fusei Kise since April 1986. I never missed a class or any function. I received my Brown Belt at a Camp held in October 1987 from Hanshi Kise. I then trained very hard and received my Black Belt in June 1988. Hanshi Kise has promoted me to each level of Black Belt at a Camp.
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