Masafumi
Shiomitsu Sensei was born in 1940 and is the Chief Instructor of the Wado-Ryu
Karate-Do Academy. He is based in London, United Kingdom and regularly travels
the world teaching karate in countries such as France, Canada, USA, Italy,
Portugal, Finland, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Germany, Norway and
Australia. He conducts regular academy instructor's courses as well as Summer
and Winter course training followed by Dan grading examinations.
Shiomitsu Sensei is one of the most respected and highly graded Wado instructors in the world and one of the most approachable. A truly humble karate master, his expertise leaves nothing to the imagination. He is the author of an excellent book titled 'Dynamic Kicking Method' which is highly recommend.
| 1940 | Born November 24th in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. |
| 1955 | Began study of the Shorin Ryu style of karate with a local teacher. |
| 1959 | Entered Nihon University and became a member of the Wado Ryu style karate club. |
| 1962 | Leader of the team that won the 'Zen Nihon Wado Ryu' championships, (All Japan Wado Ryu style match). |
| 1963 | Officially appointed as captain of the Nihon University Karate team. |
| 1964 | Graduated from university with degree in economics. Graded 4th Dan in Wado Ryu Karate. |
| 1965 | Appointed assistant Chief Instructor to Britain. |
| 1969 | Instructor to Spain and France. |
| 1972 | Appointed as instructor to Madagascar. |
| 1976 | Returned to original position in Britain. |
| 1981 | Returned to Japan to celebrate the 90th birthday of founder Hironori Otsuka, and awarded 7th Dan by him. |
| 1983 | Official instructor to European Wado Ryu Karate organisations, Vice president of European Wado Kai. |
| 1989 | Established the Wado Ryu Karate Do Acad |
(Source: Dynamic Kicking Method, M. Shiomitsu, 1985)