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Seikichi Iha, Hanshi, 10th Dan

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Seikichi Iha, Hanshi, 10th Dan
Director, Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association

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and Learning

SPRING 2009:

Shido-kan National Training Seminar,
July 17-19, 2009
Register now for the 2009 Shido-kan training seminar in Lansing, Michigan. This year, NTS-09 will be held entirely at the Sheraton Lansing Hotel and Conference Center. Pre-book a room by calling (517) 323-7100. Mention the Shido-kan karate conference when you make your room reservation. (Note that rooms must be booked directly through the Hotel. Conference fixed double room rates may be split between multiple occupants. Rate also applies for 4-days prior to and following the event.)
Find out more about NTS-09...

Okinawa Karate World Tournament, August 14-16, 2009 at the Okinawa Prefectural Hall of Martial Arts (Okinawa Kenritsu Budokan, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan)
Registration is now closed. Thanks to the 40 Beikoku Shido-kan members from dojos in Ontario Canada, New Jersey, Missouri, California and Michigan who signed up to attend the World Tournament! Information related to travel in Okinawa has been added to the "Links" page. Updates from the Tournament Committee are posted at http://www-edu.pref.okinawa.jp/karate2009/en/index.html.

The Iha Dojo Welcomes You
Iha Sensei's dojo is always open to visitors whether you are a traveling Shido-kan student, pre- Dan test student, prospective new student or just interested in observing. Visitors are always welcome to participate in a Shido-kan karate class.
Check Sensei's current weekly class schedule...