Kiyobukan

Our Karate Dojo in Columbia MD is a Member of the Kiyobukan Association Headed by North American Director Kyoshi Brian Hobson

• 1982 began studying karate with Kyoshi Frank Hargrove (8th Dan).
• 1984-1995, made 1st AAU Jr. National Karate Team; AAU & USAKF adult teams, 10-year veteran (sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic committee).
• 1985, attained Shodan under Kyoshi F. Hargrove.
• 1991, appointed Shihan-Dai (Chief Instructor), Kyoshi F. Hargrove dojo.
• 2001, won Gold medal at Okinawan Rengokai World Championships-Kobudo.
• 2005, retired from competition with 20 National. Championships in kumite, kata, long & short kobudo.
• 2008, received Shihan (Instructor License) certification from Hanshi Seiei Nakaza.
• 2009, promoted to Nanadan/Kyoshi (7th degree Black belt) by
• 2012, promoted to Nanadan/Kyoshi (8th degree Black belt) by

• Brian Hobson Karate Studio -Hampton, VA
• Charles Harriday's Karate & Fitness - Columbia, MD
• Paul Hamilton, Gyoshi Martial Arts - Toronto, ONT
• Phong Tran, Gyoshi Martial Arts - Toronto, ONT
• Stephen Kenion's Okinawan Karate Studio - Baltimore, MD
• Tony Rosa, Fudoshin Dojo - Vaughn, ONT
• Marques McCammon, Nintai Ryoku Dojo - San Marcos, CA

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