SHIHAN KEVIN FUNAKOSHI

Chief Instructor – Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association – World Shihan Kevin Funakoshi , 9th Dan

Shihan Kevin Funakoshi is a certified 9th Dan Black Belt. He was inducted into the FSKA Hall of Fame by founder of  FSKA, Kancho Kenneth Funakoshi (cousin to the founder of Shotokan Karate, Gichin Funakoshi also known as the "Father of Modern Karate").Shihan Kevin Funakoshi started training in 1966 under Kancho Kenneth Funakoshi at the original Hawaii JKA dojo in Honolulu, Hawaii.   Following the Funakoshi legacy as a Kumite and Kata Champion at the highest levels of competition Shian Kevin Funakoshi is now dedicated to bring out the maximum potential from the current generation of Karate students. He also conducts seminars and examinations throughout the world to affiliated FSKA-World Dojos. 

Notable Highlights: 
50 years Shotokan Karate  
9th Dan Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association 
1987 USA Demo team to Japan National Games 
1984 Ozawa Cup (Las Vegas) Open Kumite Champion 
1983 World Karate Congress Kumite Champion Open Styles 
1983 Hawaii Karate Congress Fighter of the Year All Styles 
JKA Hawaii  Kumite and Kata Grand Champion 
AH Kumite and Kata Grand Champion 
FSKA Kumite and Kata Grand Champion