World Yoshukai karate Kobudo organization is the only karate association recongnized and certified by Yoshukai founder Grandmaster Katsuo Yamamoto. The organization is led by President Shihan Hiroaki Toyama and Vice President Shihan Mike Culbreth.
Yoshukai Karate can trace its lineage back to the founding fathers of karate in Okinawa over three hundred years ago. The Japanese Grandmaster Katsuoh Yamamoto, began his formal training in the Chito-Ryu style under Dr. Chitose. In 1959, he opened his own school in Kitakyushu, Japan. From 1960 to 1963 Yamamoto was considered the top competitor in Japan. In 1963 Dr. Chitose pronounced him the Grandmaster of Yoshukai Style of Karate
Senpai McGinnis
Certifications
World Yoshukai Karate Kabudo Organization – Certified Instructor, 3rd degree black belt
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Holistic Wellness
Yoga/Pilates Instructor –NETA
CPR, American Heart Association
Professional Experience
Mathematics Professor – NWFSC
Karate Instructor – WYKKO
Personal Trainer – YMCA, Niceville, Fl
Yoga Instructor—YMCA, Niceville, Fl
Tai Chi Instructor – YMCA, Niceville, Fl
Jayashri Integrated Fitness—Owner, Fl
Education
M.A. Mathematics, UWF
B.A. Mathematics, Arts Minor, UWF
Martial Arts Achievements
Over 20 years experience teaching
Karate, Tai Chi Chuan, and fitness
Licensed Karate Instructor for WYKKO
Training in Hapkido, Kuk Sool, Kung Fu and Tai Chi Chuan
1st place kata, and weapons at the Southern Karate Open tournament from 2007—2012
1st place kata and weapons at the Sunshine classic open karate tournament 2007—2012
2nd place in the men’s division at the Sunshine Classic Open Karate Tournament 2011
Tournament Judge for Kumite, kata and weapons
Experienced in simi-knockout Japanese
kumite
Coach—Full Contact Japanese kumite
