10 Facts About Shane Higashi

Shane Higashi is the current head of The Canadian Chito-ryu Karate-do Association, and the Technical Advisor for Karate Canada.

Shane Higashi was inducted into the Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2007.

Shane Higashi's family moved to Japan in 1946 and then later returned to Canada in 1956.

Shane Higashi became his star pupil, earning his shodan in only one year.

In 1965, Shane Higashi received his 2nd Dan from Tsuyoshi Chitose, and then moved back to Japan in January 1966 to continue his training under Chitose.

Shane Higashi studied and trained intensively in Japan for seven months, attaining his 4th Dan and a special instructor certificate, issued to only a select few.

Shane Higashi was involved in the formulation of the Canadian Ryukyu Kobujutsu Association in 1995, and currently sits as the National Chief Instructor.

Shane Higashi was designated as the leading authority in Canada for Chito Ryu Karate by its founder, Tsuyoshi Chitose.

In 1997, Shane Higashi received his 8th Dan from Chitose Soke.

In November 2008, Shane Higashi was awarded his 9th Dan and the title of Hanshi, by Masami Tsuruoka.