Jiro Otsuka Sensei was born on February 24, 1934 in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan, receiving a degree in Economics. Otsuka and wife (Aiko) have three (3) children:
Otsuka Sensei began his training in Wado-Ryu karate at the age of fifteen (15) years. He has trained in Iai-do, Ken-do, Judo, Aiki-do and Wado Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu Kenpo. In 1983, Otsuka Sensei, upon the death of his father (Hironori Otsuka, creator and grand master of Wado-Ryu) suceeded to the head master and President of the International Wado-Ryu Karate-Do organization. There are presently over 1000 dojos throughout the world under his supervision. He also assumed his father's name. His commitment is "To strive to achieve his father's greatness."
(Info Credit: Mr. Chris Button)