Shihan Tomiyama’s visit 2025
We had the pleasure of Shihan Tomiyama’s visit again in July 2025. Mr Keiji Tomiyama (Shihan, 9th Dan Tasshi Shito-ryu), President and Joint-Chief Instructor of Kofukan International, visited Australia from 18 to 25 July 2025 and we hosted a series of training seminars and classes.
The seminars on the weekend of 19-20 July were open to other styles. Classes open to Kofukan members were held in the evenings on Monday at the Baldivis dojo, on Tuesday at the Medina dojo and Thursday at the Casuarina-Wellard dojo. In addition, training for senior ranks was held during the day on Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to practice high level kata.
The program also included social events: a black belt and committee member dinner on Saturday and a Kofukan Family Dinner on Sunday.
On Thursday 24th of July, a grading was held and Shihan Tomiyama passed Don McKay to Godan (5th degree black belt).
We are always grateful to Shihan Tomiyama for travelling such a long way and value his teachings.
