Koukichi Uchiyama

6th Dan, Renshi

1974

Received 1st Dan Black belt from Kodokan Judo (Japan)

1980

Moved from Japan to the United States

1985

Started Chito-ryu Karate at Yoseikan Karate School and trained under William Dometrich.

1994

Opened Seizan Karate Dojo in Northern Kentucky From 1994, trained directly under Soke Tsuyoshi Chitose, 2nd Generation Chito-ryu Karate Do (Kumamoto, Japan)

2001

Received 4th Dan, Shihan from Soke Tsuyoshi Chitose (Japan)

2008

Received 5th Dan, Renshi from Soke Tsuyoshi Chitose (Japan)

2023

Started Practicing Tai Chi in tandem with Chito-ryu for further development and understanding of movement and body mechanics

2024

Received 6th Dan from Soke Tsuyoshi Chitose (Japan) & Received 3rd Dan Kobujyutsu (weapons) from Soke Naoyuki Chitose, 3rd Generation Soke (Japan)