Brief Personal Record of the Shodai Kancho

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Tendokan Shodai KanchoKai Kuniyuki (Tendokan)

Brief Personal Record

■ July 1943
Born in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, he began studying karatedo at the age of 13.
■ April 1962
He is a pioneer who formed the Nobeoka City Karatedo Federation and laid the foundation for the development of karatedo in this city.
■ January 1967
Founded Nihon Budoin Seibukan Dojo (Shodai Kancho)
■ November 1987
Received the Nobeoka City Cultural Merit Award (from Nobeoka City Mayor and Nobeoka City Commissioner of Education).
■ March 1994
Received certification as an Intangible Cultural Asset Holder of Nobeoka City Traditional Martial Arts (certified by Nobeoka City Mayor).
■ May 2002
Succeeded as the Dai Nijuichidai (21st) Soke from Kaminaga Shigemi, the Dai Nijudai (20th) Soke of Bokuden-ryu Jujutsu Koshinomawari Iai Heiho.
■ March 2007
Received the Martial Arts Merit Award (Miyazaki Prefecture Governor’s Commendation) at the 25th Anniversary Nobeoka City Martial Arts Festival.
■ November 2009
Certified as Hanshi Judan (10th Dan) by the Okinawa Karatedo Federation.
■ November 2010
Received the Miyazaki Prefecture Cultural Award (from the Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture).
■ March 2015
Published the book “Bokuden-ryu Jujutsu Heiden Koshinomawari Iai Heiho.”
■ August 2018
Designated dojo student Tomonari Nakasone as the Nidaime Kancho of Seibukan. (Dojo name also changed to Dento Budo Tendokan)
■ July 2023
Laid to eternal rest in Nobeoka City.

Certificate of Appreciation, etc.

■ July 1978
Received a letter of appreciation from the chief of the Nobeoka Police Department (for practical guidance).
■ June 1985
Received a letter of appreciation from the Chief of Police of San Diego County, California, USA.
■ June 1986
Received Honorary State Citizen Award from the Governor of Tennessee, USA.
■ July 1987
  • Received the City Key of Goodwill and Friendship from the Mayor of Scarborough City, Canada.
  • Received the City Key of Goodwill and Friendship from the Mayor of Rockford City, Illinois, USA.
■ June 1989
  • Received a letter of appreciation from the Governor of Michigan, USA.
  • Received a welcome resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives of the State of Michigan.
■ February 1990
  • Received an honorary commander’s certificate from the San Diego Police Department, California, USA.
  • Received a letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Coronado City, California, USA and the Chief of Police of the City of Coronado.
  • Received a letter of appreciation from the Superintendent of the Police Academy of Tijuana, Mexico.
■ February 1993
Received a letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Nobeoka City for distinguished service to the city (international exchange category) in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Nobeoka City’s establishment.
■ April 1993
Received a letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Crema City, Italy.
■ February 2008
Received a letter of appreciation from the Nobeoka Police Station for technical guidance.
■ March 2010
Received a letter of appreciation from the Chief of the Miyakonojo Police Department for technical guidance.