Soke Kiyohisa Hirano
The Founder, President, and Chief Instructor - Japan International Karate Center

1960 All Japan National Karate
Champion in Kumite
All Japan Collegiate Champion

 

Soke Hirano established JIKC in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1962 to be a harmonious blend of the techniques of Wado-Ryu Karate, the breathing techniques of Gojo-Ryu Karate, and the scientific teaching methods of Shotokan Karate. Soke holds the ranks of Hachidan (8th Degree) in Karate, Nidan (2nd Degree) in Judo, and Shodan in Iaido. Soke has 48 Years of Experience in Karate.