Seiwa Kai

Seiwa Kai was established by Shuseiki Shihan Shuji Tasaki, 9th dan Hanshi (Grand Master). He was the senior instructor in the Yamaguchi dojo in Tokyo during the 1960s. In 1971 he founded Seiwa Kai, which literally means "honest harmony organization".

Seiwa Kai now operates in over 56 countries around the world.

Seiwa Kai Canada

Seiwa Kai Canada is lead by Daihyo Shihan Isao Yabunaka, 7th dan Kyoshi. He was a direct student of Gogen Yamaguchi. In 1972, he founded the first North American branch of Seiwa Kai in Vancouver.

Seiwa Kai Canada now has 17 member dojos across the country.

Canadian Headquarters (Honbu) Dojo

The Dojo at the Cami Action Centre in Ingersoll was founded by Shihan Isao Yabunaka in 1989. It is dedicated to teaching and developing excellence in the art of Goju Ryu Karate, teaching not only local students and instructors from across Canada.

The concentration, commitment and dedication required help build a strong, confident and determined character with special emphasis on personal values such as honesty, respect, discipline and self-esteem.  The challenge of training builds "Bushido Spirit", a non-quitting spirit, a special kind of self-discipline that can be applied to every aspect of your life, whether at home, at school, or at work.

With Shihan Yabunaka as the Chief Instructor, Seiwa Kai Ingersoll is the headquarters dojo of all Seiwa Kai dojos in Canada.  It is the only dojo in Ingersoll that is a member of Karate Ontario - the official governing body of Karate in Ontario; the National Karate Association (NKA); and the Japan Karate Federation (JKF) Goju Kai.