The Japan Karatedo Federation was established in 1964 to organize and oversee all styles of traditional Japanese Karate. This organization is part of Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (文部科学省, Monbu-kagaku-shō). It is led by a member of Cabinet who is selected by Japan’s Prime Minister.

JAPAN KARATE-DO FEDERATION GOJU KAI

The vast majority of traditional Goju Ryu organizations are members of the JKF Goju Kai. This organization seeks to preserve and perpetuate the style of karate that was developed in Okinawa, Japan by Mr. Chojun Miyagi.

Great Lakes Seiwa Kai is a member of the JKF Goju Kai.

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SEIWA KAI GOJU RYU KARATE-DO

Seiwa Kai is one of the 13 member organizations of the JKF Goju Kai, and Great Lakes Seiwa Kai is a member dojo. The Seiwa Kai has more than 50,000 members in the Dojos of more than 50 countries on all six inhabited continents.

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SHUJI TASAKI: FOUNDER OF SEIWA KAI

Mr. Shuji Tasaki, Hanshi (1933 - 2011) is the founder of the Seiwa Kai. He began training in Goju Ryu in 1952 under the tutelage of Gogen Yamaguchi. In 1972 he left the Yamaguchi organization to form the Seiwa Kai. Mr. Tasaki was a 9th Dan in both the JKF Goju Kai and the Seiwa Kai. 

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SEIICHI FUJIWARA: PRESIDENT OF SEIWA KAI

Mr. Seiichi Fujiwara, Hanshi 8th Dan, is the President of Seiwa Kai.  In addition to his position with the Seiwa Kai, he holds an 8th Dan with the JKF Goju Kai and serves as their Executive Director. Mr. Fujuwara is also a former National Kumite and Kata Champion.

For more information on Mr. Fujiwara  click on the links below.
(1)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYtXjYcI9hs&feature=relmfu

(2)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_GVEMOE6EE&list=PL411AFD75A4A726AF&index=27

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USA NATIONAL KARATE-DO FEDERATION: US OLYMPIC COMMITTEE'S NGB

The USA National Karatedo Federation (USANKF) is the US Olympic Committee's National Governing Body for sport karate. This organization conducts the National Championships and Team Trials for the United States and selects the athletes who represent our country in international events. Great Lakes Seiwa Kai is a member of the USANKF.
www.usankf.org

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Great Lakes Seiwa-Kai Goju Ryu Karatedo
五大湖  誠和会  剛柔流  空手道

Great Lakes Seiwa Kai has more than 100 students in it's dojos in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan:
1. Bedford Seiwa Kai (Michigan)
2. Toledo School for the Arts Seiwa Kai (Ohio)

Click here for the Great Lakes Lineage Chart


ベッドフォード誠和会
Bedford Seiwa Kai offers classes in S.E Michigan through Bedford Public Schools’ Community Education Department. Classes are open to all regardless of your residence. In other words, you do not have to live in the Bedford school district to enroll in our classes. Classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings and afternoon. For more information contact [email protected]

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Mark Cramer Great Lakes Seiwa Kai Chief Instructor
​Seiwa Kai USA President
Nanadan Seiwa Kai; Rokudan JKF Goju Kai

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​Chris Perry
Great Lakes Seiwa Kai Assistant Chief Instructor
Godan Seiwa Kai; Sandan JKF Goju Kai
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Great Lakes Seiwa Kai Assistant Instructors
​Left to to Right
Emily Mata: Yondan Seiwa Kai; Nidan JKF Goju Kai
Sydney Pfeiffer: Sandan Seiwa Kai; Shodan JKF Goju Kai
David Hale: Yondan Seiwa Kai

Keith Williams
Associate Instructor Great Lakes Seiwa Kai
Yondan Seiwa Kai 

芸術のためのトレド学校 誠和会
Toledo School for the Arts Seiwa Kai is a community school karate program, and class enrollment is limited to the high school and junior high students who are enrolled at Toledo School for the Arts. Classes are Monday through Friday during the 3rd, 4th, and 5th hour class periods. Shihan Mark Cramer is the chief instructor at TSA Seiwa Kai. http://www.ts4arts.org/

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