Shihan Ryuichi Mizutani - 5th Degree Black Belt.

Shihan started training in Japan in 1978. He participated in many national Karate and Kick Boxing competitions, and has won the national championship. After participating in the 2nd US Chicago Tournament he commenced teaching as a Shihan Dai at the Tokyo headquarters.

Shihan came to Australia in 2001 and was elected the Australian Branch President of the world Karate Association, Shidokan, in 2003. He openened his Dojo in Sydney in 2004.