About this instructor:

Shihon Kiyoshi Nishime –  Is a master instructor of Shima-Ha Shorin-Ryu and Yammani –Ryu. With over 40 years of experience in the martial arts, Shihon Nishime has taught thousands of students in the tri-state area.  A native of Okinawa, Japan, Sensei Nishime moved to the United States in 1973 to teach karate.  In 1998 he was awarded a Life-time Achievement Award from the Japanese government for his contributions to martial arts and was recognized as the 1999 National Instructor of the Year by the Amateur Athletic Union.  He now teaches seminars worldwide.  

His sons Ben and Jason are also accomplished martial artists.  Ben is a 4th Degree Black Belt, a former member of the AAU National Karate Team and medaled in 4 World Championships.   Jason is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and has won 8 National and 3 International titles.  

Shihon Nishime will be presenting classes on traditional Yammani-Ryu Bo,  championship kata development and sparring.  Bring your BO and sparring gear :-)