Yoshiji Soeno Sosui 添野義二総帥
Founder and Commander of WKA Shidokan
Founder and Commander of WKA Shidokan
The History of Yoshiji Soeno Sosui
Born September 9th 1947 in Tokorozawa-Shi, Saitama, Japan.
From an early age Yoshiji Soeno had a keen interest in martial arts especially Judo and Kendo. To strengthen his skills he joined the Oyama Dojo (now known as Kyokushin Kaikan).
When attending Johsai University Kancho Soeno founded his own dojo training in karate and kick-boxing. After entering his debut tournament he was considered the favourite and went on to win the First All Japan Karatedo Championship. He was named the ‘Tiger of Johsai’ or ‘Brave Tiger of Kyokushin’.
Soeno would train in many forms of martial arts, seeking out different styles in as many different countries including Muay Thai in Bangkok and America. Also whilst at the Oyama Dojo he won the World Open Kyokushin Knockdown Championship.
At the end of his time at Johsai University he opened the Soeno Dojo and Soeno Gym giving lessons in both Karate and Kick-boxing.
Shidokan as we know it today was founded in 1981 as the World Karatedo Association Shidokan, Japan Fighting Association New Fighting Shidokan. Respecting Japanese Bushido spirits, Soeno incorporates all the good parts from all his experiences with different styles culminating in a complete and progressive Martial art style.
Ever changing his ideas and teaching, Kancho Yoshiji Soeno has Dojos in all corners of the world. Travelling constantly to visit his Branch chiefs, he keeps the style evolving and alive. Shidokan is a globally recognised style with a living Master.
添野義二総帥
昭和22年9月29日埼玉県所沢市生まれ。
幼少の頃より柔道・剣道を学び高校1年生の時に大山道場(現極真会入門)
その後、城西大学に入学し空手部を設立。
空手と共にキックボクシングの修行にも励み、デビュー戦からメインイベンターとして活躍する一方、
「第1回全日本空手道」で準優勝。
その後第2回大会で3位、第4回大会で5位に入賞。
その活躍ぶりに「城西の虎」「極真の猛虎」と呼ばれ、本場バンコクでムエタイの修業、アメリカで空手の修業をする。
1969年極真会館「添野道場/そえのジム」を開設。
自身の新たな武道を求め1978年
「世界空手道連盟士道館」を設立。
武道として空手道、そして武士道精神(サムライスピリッツ)という日本の伝統文化を海外に広め、現在では全世界68支部に公認道場をもち、1年の半分以上を海外で指導にあたり、国内では活動拠点を伊豆の大室山一騎道場に置き、指導と自身の修行に汗を流している。
士道館の歴史
現館長 添野義二が、1978年「世界空手道連盟士道館」を設立。同年 11月、第一回士道館杯争奪空手道選手権大会を開催。以降、活動の舞台を世界に広げ、現在では世界60ヶ国以上に支部を置く。士道館の歴史のページにて、これまでの歩みをご覧になれます。
From an early age Yoshiji Soeno had a keen interest in martial arts especially Judo and Kendo. To strengthen his skills he joined the Oyama Dojo (now known as Kyokushin Kaikan).
When attending Johsai University Kancho Soeno founded his own dojo training in karate and kick-boxing. After entering his debut tournament he was considered the favourite and went on to win the First All Japan Karatedo Championship. He was named the ‘Tiger of Johsai’ or ‘Brave Tiger of Kyokushin’.
Soeno would train in many forms of martial arts, seeking out different styles in as many different countries including Muay Thai in Bangkok and America. Also whilst at the Oyama Dojo he won the World Open Kyokushin Knockdown Championship.
At the end of his time at Johsai University he opened the Soeno Dojo and Soeno Gym giving lessons in both Karate and Kick-boxing.
Shidokan as we know it today was founded in 1981 as the World Karatedo Association Shidokan, Japan Fighting Association New Fighting Shidokan. Respecting Japanese Bushido spirits, Soeno incorporates all the good parts from all his experiences with different styles culminating in a complete and progressive Martial art style.
Ever changing his ideas and teaching, Kancho Yoshiji Soeno has Dojos in all corners of the world. Travelling constantly to visit his Branch chiefs, he keeps the style evolving and alive. Shidokan is a globally recognised style with a living Master.
添野義二総帥
昭和22年9月29日埼玉県所沢市生まれ。
幼少の頃より柔道・剣道を学び高校1年生の時に大山道場(現極真会入門)
その後、城西大学に入学し空手部を設立。
空手と共にキックボクシングの修行にも励み、デビュー戦からメインイベンターとして活躍する一方、
「第1回全日本空手道」で準優勝。
その後第2回大会で3位、第4回大会で5位に入賞。
その活躍ぶりに「城西の虎」「極真の猛虎」と呼ばれ、本場バンコクでムエタイの修業、アメリカで空手の修業をする。
1969年極真会館「添野道場/そえのジム」を開設。
自身の新たな武道を求め1978年
「世界空手道連盟士道館」を設立。
武道として空手道、そして武士道精神(サムライスピリッツ)という日本の伝統文化を海外に広め、現在では全世界68支部に公認道場をもち、1年の半分以上を海外で指導にあたり、国内では活動拠点を伊豆の大室山一騎道場に置き、指導と自身の修行に汗を流している。
士道館の歴史
現館長 添野義二が、1978年「世界空手道連盟士道館」を設立。同年 11月、第一回士道館杯争奪空手道選手権大会を開催。以降、活動の舞台を世界に広げ、現在では世界60ヶ国以上に支部を置く。士道館の歴史のページにて、これまでの歩みをご覧になれます。
Soeno Sosui’s Interview with Hong Kong Press
Yoshiie Ookubo Kancho 大久保義家二代目館長
Second Generation Yoshiji Soeno 二代目添野義二
Second Generation Yoshiji Soeno 二代目添野義二
The Shidokan Hong Kong Branch
世界空手道連盟 士道館 香港支部
Training times:
-Wednesdays, 8PM at honbu dojo, 40 Wong Chuk Hang road, 13th Floor, Unit A (Wong Chuk Hang MTR exit B) - Adults Only
-Sundays, 2PM at Mid-levels Dojo, Hong Kong Island - Children and adults
For more information, please contact us at [email protected]
世界空手道連盟 士道館 香港支部
Training times:
-Wednesdays, 8PM at honbu dojo, 40 Wong Chuk Hang road, 13th Floor, Unit A (Wong Chuk Hang MTR exit B) - Adults Only
-Sundays, 2PM at Mid-levels Dojo, Hong Kong Island - Children and adults
For more information, please contact us at [email protected]