Shihankai
The Shihankai consists of a small group of the ISKF's most senior instructors. They provide guidance and counsel on technical and administrative matters and support the Chief Instructor in maintaining the highest standards of karate.
Hiroyoshi Okazaki
9th Dan
Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki
Qualification: Graduate Instructor
Karate Position: Chairman & Chief Instructor
Karate Experience: 45 years
Education: Temple University
Place of Birth: Japan
Gary Turnbull
8th Dan
Year of Birth: 1947
Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki
Qualification: Graduate Instructor
Karate Position: Member
Karate Experience: 54 years
Education: University of West Indies
Place of Birth: Jamaica
Larry Loreth
8th Dan
Year of Birth: 1948
Mentor: Yutaka Yaguchi
Qualification: Graduate Instructor
Karate Position: Member
Karate Experience: 60 years
Education: University of Manitoba
Place of Birth: Canada
Cathy Cline
8th Dan
Year of Birth: 1950
Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki / Yutaka Yaguchi
Qualification: Graduate Instructor
Karate Position: Member
Karate Experience: 50 years
Education: Long Island University
Place of Birth: USA
Steve Pohle
8th Dan
Year of Birth: 1952
Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki
Qualification: Graduate Instructor
Karate Position: Member
Karate Experience: 51 years
Education: Ohio State University
Place of Birth: USA
Shihankai Emeritus
Najib Baha Amin
8th Dan
Year of Birth: 1932
Mentor: Teruyuki Okazaki
Qualification: Graduate Instructor
Karate Position: Member (Emeritus)
Karate Experience: 57 years
Education: Morgan State University
Place of Birth: USA